The Queen's Twin and Other Stories

A modest yet richly textured anthology, this volume gathers tales that wander from the windswept cliffs of New England to distant, imagined realms. Each story is stitched together by a quiet curiosity about ordinary lives brushed by extraordinary moments—whether through the echo of a seaside legend, a sudden encounter on a forgotten path, or the lingering whisper of history in a small town. The prose moves with a gentle cadence, inviting listeners to linger over the subtle humor and the tender observations of human nature.

The opening narrative drops us into a late‑summer afternoon on Maine’s rugged coast, where a young narrator watches the world through the eyes of her enigmatic landlady, Mrs. Todd. A simple walk for berries becomes a tantalizing hint of hidden trails, ancient footpaths, and the restless spirit of the sea that has shaped the community for generations. The story captures the quiet anticipation of discovery, the scent of salt‑laden air, and the charm of a place where every rock seems to hold a secret waiting to be heard.