Episode 19: The Man at the Grave
Six months had passed, and people had stopped asking about Thomas.
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Part 19 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. Six months after Thomas disappears, Neil and Esther encounter a familiar stranger at Maggie’s grave. His return brings new questions.
Six months had passed, and people had stopped asking about Thomas.
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Part 18 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. Robert returns with news from the river, but Thomas remains missing. Weeks later, Neil discovers a hidden letter in Thomas’s boot.
Neil had made the tea too strong and his aunt drank it without noticing. He watched as she sat motionless, facing the window, lifting her head whenever something stirred outside. At last, hooves sounded on the road. Her mind, which was always far away from her body these days suddenly jumped into action and she lifted her head to stare at Neil. He could see the anguish in her eyes.
Continue reading “Neil McTaggart’s Crossing (18): A Story of 1920s Scottish Emigration to Canada (Podcast 1250)”Part 17 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. A messenger brings news of a body found by the river, and Neil waits with his aunt while Robert goes to learn whether it is Thomas.
By breakfast, Neil wished he had woken Robert when he saw the rider. In
Continue reading “Neil McTaggart’s Crossing (17): A Story of 1920s Scottish Emigration to Canada (Podcast 1248)”Part 16 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. Thomas has been missing for three nights, rumours spread about a gang of strangers in town, and a mysterious rider watches the house from the darkness.
Thomas is missing.
Continue reading “Neil McTaggart’s Crossing (16): A Story of 1920s Scottish Emigration to Canada (Podcast 1241)”Part 15 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. Neil helps sell the last of the timber at market and sees an unexpectedly cheerful side of Uncle Robert, before a slip about Neil’s father and Thomas brings the family’s unease back into view.
By the time they came to the last of the wood, Uncle Robert had stopped being careful.
Continue reading “Neil McTaggart’s Crossing (15): A Story of 1920s Scottish Emigration to Canada (Podcast 1238)”Part 14 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. At the timber market, Neil learns what happened to Thomas and sees how Uncle Robert uses whisky to numb the pain of exile, family and loss. A historical fiction audio story about Scottish emigration, Canada, family and belonging.
As they unloaded the wood from the wagon, there was a silence between them. Neil hadn’t yet found out where Thomas was or exactly what had happened. He had already learned that information in the family was shared strictly on a need-to-know basis, so there was little point in asking, at least not yet.
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Milk Chocolate Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate one of the world's most beloved treats. In this episode, we explore how milk chocolate was invented, why it became so popular, and the fascinating history behind the smooth, creamy confection enjoyed by millions. Whether you're a chocolate enthusiast or simply curious about food history, join us for a delicious journey into the story of milk chocolate.
Part 13 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. Thomas fails to return home after a night at the inn, while Neil and Uncle Robert take timber to market and learn that trouble has followed him. A historical fiction audio story about Scottish emigration, Canada, family, faith, and belonging.
Suddenly a shaft of light hit Neil’s eyes. He looked up to see Uncle Robert standing there.
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