Stories by James Keogh
A Russian Summer
[A story in 21 chapters and Epilogue]
This is the first book by James Keogh, his first essay into the world of published stories. It is a modest tale of life in another century, in another country, and as such is set in a world probably unfamiliar to the reader.
The style and language used are such as to reflect this different world. At the same time the theme the story evokes is one which is common throughout history. So whilst being a historical romance, it embarks on that familiar voyage of self-discovery, questioning, and struggle. A battle the protagonist engages in, both with his family, society, new found friends and acquaintances, and most importantly himself.
One summer well before the Bolshevik revolution, when Russia was a noble country, young Alexei, as was the custom of the time, left the city with his family, for the countryside.
It was a time of discovery, excitement, longing, and also sadness. A time in which he made new acquaintances and fought battles with himself, as the child he still was struggled free from many constraints into a world of dangerous possibilities.
- I (Posted 1 June 2022)
- II (Posted 3 June 2022)
- III (Posted 6 June 2022)
- IV (Posted 8 June 2022)
- V (Posted 10 June 2022)
- VI (Posted 13 June 2022)
- VII (Posted 15 June 2022)
- VIII (Posted 17 June 2022)
- IX (Posted 20 June 2022)
- X (Posted 22 June 2022)
- XI (Posted 24 June 2022)
- XII (Posted 27 June 2022)
- XIII (Posted 29 June 2022)
- XIV (Posted 6 July 2022)
- XV (Posted 8 July 2022)
- XVI (Posted 11 July 2022)
- XVII (Posted 13 July 2022)
- XVII (Posted 15 July 2022)
- XIX (Posted 18 July 2022)
- XX (Posted 20 July 2022)
- XXI (Posted 22 July 2022)
- Epilogue (Posted 22 July 2022)