It's the fall of 1879, San Francisco swelters under a heat wave and Barbara Hewitt, a reserved school-teacher, uncovers a mystery with the help of her son's dog, Dandy. This short story is set in the Victorian gas-lit world of Annie Fuller and her O'Farrell Street boarding house that Locke writes about in her historical mysteries, Maids of Misfortune and Uneasy Spirits. For those of you already familiar with that world, welcome back. For the rest of you--welcome.

It's the fall of 1879, San Francisco swelters under a heat wave and Barbara Hewitt, a reserved school-teacher, uncovers a mystery with the help of her son's dog, Dandy. This short story is set in the Victorian gas-lit world of Annie Fuller and her O'Farrell Street boarding house that Locke writes about in her historical mysteries, Maids of Misfortune and Uneasy Spirits. For those of you already familiar with that world, welcome back. For the rest of you--welcome.

This collection of short stories by author and poet, Karen J. Jones, features seven of her best loved stories: Dizzy Dandy, Agent Red, Waiting for Mum, Skeleton in a Box, Abandoned hero, Truth Sleuth and Trouble in Class.

Many of these stories are humorous, others more moraslistic; all have an unexpected twist to the plot.

Surprisingly, the more ludicrous the plot might appear to be, the more likely it is to be based on real-life events.

Enjoy!

This collection of short stories by author and poet, Karen J. Jones, features seven of her best loved stories: Dizzy Dandy, Agent Red, Waiting for Mum, Skeleton in a Box, Abandoned hero, Truth Sleuth and Trouble in Class.

Many of these stories are humorous, others more moraslistic; all have an unexpected twist to the plot.

Surprisingly, the more ludicrous the plot might appear to be, the more likely it is to be based on real-life events.

Enjoy!

A classic murder-mystery set among the struggling upper classes of 1920s Perthshire as, in the aftermath of the First World War, their comfortable world begins to crumble.

Dandy Gilver, her husband back from the War, her children off at school and her uniform growing musty in the attic, is bored to a whimper in the spring of 1923 and a little light snooping seems like harmless fun. Before long, though, the puzzle of what really happened to the Duffy diamonds after the Armistice Ball has been swept aside by a sudden, unexpected death in a lonely seaside cottage in Galloway. Society and the law seem ready to call it an accident but Dandy, along with Cara Duffy's fiancé Alec, is sure that there is more going on than meets the eye.

What is being hidden by members of the Duffy family: the watchful Lena, the cold and distant Clemence and old Gregory Duffy with his air of quiet sadness, not to mention Cara herself whose secret always seems just tantalizingly out of view? Dandy must learn to trust her instincts and swallow most of her scruples if he is to uncover the truth and earn the right to call herself a sleuth.

A classic murder-mystery set among the struggling upper classes of 1920s Perthshire as, in the aftermath of the First World War, their comfortable world begins to crumble.

Dandy Gilver, her husband back from the War, her children off at school and her uniform growing musty in the attic, is bored to a whimper in the spring of 1923 and a little light snooping seems like harmless fun. Before long, though, the puzzle of what really happened to the Duffy diamonds after the Armistice Ball has been swept aside by a sudden, unexpected death in a lonely seaside cottage in Galloway. Society and the law seem ready to call it an accident but Dandy, along with Cara Duffy's fiancé Alec, is sure that there is more going on than meets the eye.

What is being hidden by members of the Duffy family: the watchful Lena, the cold and distant Clemence and old Gregory Duffy with his air of quiet sadness, not to mention Cara herself whose secret always seems just tantalizingly out of view? Dandy must learn to trust her instincts and swallow most of her scruples if he is to uncover the truth and earn the right to call herself a sleuth.

Summary:
Nathaniel Wyndham is instantly attracted to the handsome stranger, dressed like a dandy, and who was standing in a corner at the yearly Autumn Ball in Corby. Who is he? And why was he watching him so intently?

An extract from the story:
"He teased me, tempted me, and tormented me. I felt shivers form and felt both hot and cold at the same time, as my desire grew. I tried to continue to stand still, but all I wanted to was to turn around and kiss him and guide his hand to my waiting erection. It would take almost nothing for me to come at this moment.
“Please,” I whispered, not even knowing myself if it was a plea for him to stop or to continue to tantalize me.
“You are behaving very well,” he whispered in my ear and gently pressed himself against me..."

Keywords:
Autumn ball, dancing, temptation, M/M, sensuality, penetration.

About the author:
Lady T. L. Jennings is a secretive writer who loves the Victorian era, afternoon tea, and small obedient dogs. She lives in Oxfordshire, England, and writes Victorian erotica and romance short stories with a dash of gothic mystique, usually after midnight and by candle light.
She collects corsets, lovers, and books.
Visit her website: www.mysecretquill.com

Reviews:
"I loved this! Descriptive, sensual and a very pleasant read. I enjoyed it very much."
- www.short-fiction.co.uk -

"...It's a lovely story..."
- www.oystersandchocolate.com -

Rated four stars by readers' reviews.
- www.shortstories101.com -

Product details:
On the Top 25 list of Gay Short Stories (Amazon US)
On the Top 60 list of Gay Erotica Romance (Amazon US)
Category: Victorian Romance and Erotica
Format: Kindle eBook
Written and published: 2012
Length: Bedtime novelette (~8800 words)
Publisher: My Secret Quill

Also by Lady T. L. Jennings:
~ Lust and Lace ~
A Victorian Romance and Erotic short story collection. Vol. I.

~ Corsets and Cravings ~
A Victorian Romance and Erotic short story collection. Vol. II.

~ Secrets and Seduction ~ (Will be released 2012)
A Victorian Romance and Erotic short story collection. Vol. III.

~ Different Desire ~ (Will be released 2012)
A Victorian Gay Romance and Erotic short story collection. Vol. I.

Other Victorian Gay Romance and Erotic short stories by the same author:
"Secret Letters"
Keywords: Oxford students, love letters, quarrel, gay romance, homo-erotica.

"Sinful Dealings"
Keywords: Theatre, blindfold, bargains, bondage, threesome (MMF).

"Master and Servant"
Keywords: Forbidden temptation, male erotica, suppressed desire, fellatio, lucky charms.

Summary:
Nathaniel Wyndham is instantly attracted to the handsome stranger, dressed like a dandy, and who was standing in a corner at the yearly Autumn Ball in Corby. Who is he? And why was he watching him so intently?

An extract from the story:
"He teased me, tempted me, and tormented me. I felt shivers form and felt both hot and cold at the same time, as my desire grew. I tried to continue to stand still, but all I wanted to was to turn around and kiss him and guide his hand to my waiting erection. It would take almost nothing for me to come at this moment.
“Please,” I whispered, not even knowing myself if it was a plea for him to stop or to continue to tantalize me.
“You are behaving very well,” he whispered in my ear and gently pressed himself against me..."

Keywords:
Autumn ball, dancing, temptation, M/M, sensuality, penetration.

About the author:
Lady T. L. Jennings is a secretive writer who loves the Victorian era, afternoon tea, and small obedient dogs. She lives in Oxfordshire, England, and writes Victorian erotica and romance short stories with a dash of gothic mystique, usually after midnight and by candle light.
She collects corsets, lovers, and books.
Visit her website: www.mysecretquill.com

Reviews:
"I loved this! Descriptive, sensual and a very pleasant read. I enjoyed it very much."
- www.short-fiction.co.uk -

"...It's a lovely story..."
- www.oystersandchocolate.com -

Rated four stars by readers' reviews.
- www.shortstories101.com -

Product details:
On the Top 25 list of Gay Short Stories (Amazon US)
On the Top 60 list of Gay Erotica Romance (Amazon US)
Category: Victorian Romance and Erotica
Format: Kindle eBook
Written and published: 2012
Length: Bedtime novelette (~8800 words)
Publisher: My Secret Quill

Also by Lady T. L. Jennings:
~ Lust and Lace ~
A Victorian Romance and Erotic short story collection. Vol. I.

~ Corsets and Cravings ~
A Victorian Romance and Erotic short story collection. Vol. II.

~ Secrets and Seduction ~ (Will be released 2012)
A Victorian Romance and Erotic short story collection. Vol. III.

~ Different Desire ~ (Will be released 2012)
A Victorian Gay Romance and Erotic short story collection. Vol. I.

Other Victorian Gay Romance and Erotic short stories by the same author:
"Secret Letters"
Keywords: Oxford students, love letters, quarrel, gay romance, homo-erotica.

"Sinful Dealings"
Keywords: Theatre, blindfold, bargains, bondage, threesome (MMF).

"Master and Servant"
Keywords: Forbidden temptation, male erotica, suppressed desire, fellatio, lucky charms.

In the honorable tradition of the eccentric dandyism of Lord Byron, Oscar Wilde, and Quentin Crisp comes Sebastian Horsley's disarming memoir of sex, drugs, and Savile Row.

Vintage clothing is a part of our style history, is an acceptable way to individualize the way we dress, and is an increasingly popular way to "go green." This reference book is an easy-to-use compilation of information for dating menswear garments using label information, textiles, styles, and other available information. It is ideal for new converts to vintage and seasoned collectors of men's and women's garments. This liberally illustrated guide, featuring labels, images from catalogs and magazines, and actual garments, is equally helpful for fashion designers, costume designers, and curators. It covers the U.S. Government regulations for manufactured clothing, garment Union information, and menswear clothing by categories and decade. In addition, this unique book presents exclusive data on ACWA Union labels and a never before seen list of denim manufacturers. Anyone with an interest in collecting, dating, and caring for vintage clothing will find this book an indispensable reference.