Chronicles of NOELLA BRY

PART SIXTEEN THE MISSION FOR A MISSIONARY

Dr Jacques Legrand recommended the salmon soufflé starter, followed by the chicken with morels and cream, which to Noella’s delight was served with a side of sautéed potatoes and a bowl of chestnuts and spinach.

The Frenchman insisted on treating her before she retired to her room to write her two letters. She happily agreed, having eaten very little that day, also feeling the effects of the champagne, and wanting very much to sample the French cuisine on offer at the hotel, but not knowing what to order as the menu was entirely in French. Being unfamiliar to such fine quality excesses she