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The Treasurer Spirit
Lisa says:
You read enough 19th century literature and someone always ends up with consumption.
(2003) Appears in Wicked Hollow #7
Reviews:
"The Treasurer Spirit" by Lisa Mantchev is a smoothly written piece.... I really like this story, though it plays out more like a child's fairy tale, effectively evoking feelings of peace and warmth, comfort and solace.
Phil Soletsky at Tangent Online (Google cache of original review)
Excerpt:
Just look at the statues! Their eyes are following us, I swear--"
"Who would have thought a boring old salt mine would be such a fetching place to hold a dinner dance?" Isobel's shrill voice penetrated Eva's thoughts and the petite ferryboat rocked under her enthusiastic bounce. "Isn't it like the belly of the earth?"