Abaft The Funnel Chapter 15 - His Brother's Keeper

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 16 - Sleipner Late Thurinda

In which a fierce and convoluted dispute unfolds between rival government departments, revealing the delicate balance of power and the complexities of official rivalries, while a determined woman intervenes with a mixture of resolve and reproach to steer the course of justice. Meanwhile, the narrative lightly transports us to the curious and bustling educational retreat of Chautauqua, a place of earnest lectures, spirited debates, and the mingling of youthful charm and earnest purpose amidst the genteel surroundings of an American lake.

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 15 - His Brother's Keeper

In which a mysterious grey horse with nutmeg markings haunts the races and riders at Ghoriah, casting a shadow of superstition and suspicion over the once-trusty mare Thurinda, leading to ill-fated encounters and uneasy reckonings among the sporting fraternity. Meanwhile, amidst the folly and intrigue of the Simla Season, the social dance of alliances and betrayals unfolds under the shrewd gaze of Mrs. Hauksbee, with reputations entwined like figures in a well-played game.

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 14 - The Likes o' Us

In which a watchful narrator recounts the uneasy confinement of a disturbed man named Stovey, whose strange behaviour and secret designs keep his companion on edge, guarded by an ever-vigilant attendant and punctuated by an uncanny, protective presence of a large brindled dog. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to the tale of a horse named Thurinda and her unlikely rider Hordene, whose fortunes intertwine with high-stakes racing and subtle suspicions among the racing fraternity.

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 13 - Tiglath Pileser

In which a group of men in a sweltering station share grim tales of fever and madness, weaving stories of narrow escapes from death and the peculiar behaviours induced by the intense heat. The narrative drifts from humorous anecdotes to tense domestic scenes, revealing the strained camaraderie and weariness that pervade life in such a forbidding climate.

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 12 - New Brooms

In which a seasoned Gunner encounters a troubled, convalescent Private whose recklessness tests the limits of discipline and compassion amid the rugged backdrop of military life. With a quiet authority born of experience, the Gunner wrestles with the boy’s frailties and foibles, revealing the harsh realities concealed beneath the surface of soldiering.