A low, deep mumble and an aroma of coffee and tea filled the air. Ladies with fans and men with big problems gathered here. The Hooked Anchor Coffee House was on the corner of First Street and Peasant’s Way. It faced the road with the Market Square bustling behind it.  “It is terrible times indeed,” …

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Punctual. If Gustov Gelno could be summed up into a single word, that is what it would be. Punctual. Mr Gelno took pride in always being on time, always delivering on what he had promised, and looking out for his guests. Discretion was another thing that was dear to his heart. He would listen to …

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