I am privileged to be a volunteer at a delightful National Trust mediaeval Manor, near where I live in Newton Abbot. I mention this because as a volunteer, and as someone who delights in the history, atmosphere, stories, and of course the people past and present who have enjoyed or left their mark there, this short story is a moving tribute to all of those things.
A delight for anyone, but especially perhaps for anyone who is a volunteer, in any walk of life, and for anyone who appreciates history and very good story telling.
Beautifully written, The Alabaster …