This week Pegman turns us loose in Versailles. You can find streetview and an abundance of photospheres at this location. Feel free to find something inside or outside and snag a view that inspires you.
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to write 150 words inspired by the prompt. To enjoy this week’s stories or to submit your own, visit the inLinkz button:
I’m quite late this week with the busy-ness of the holidays and some art commissions (not complaining) pending. I couldn’t resist the following photo because of where it took me. Below is an edited-to-fit-the-challenge snippet from my third novel, AS ONE MUST, ONE CAN.
Thanks to Karen and Josh for hosting and riding herd on this growing challenge.
Genre: Historical Fiction circa 1908
Word Count: 150
WUNDERKIND
If Ulrich had harbored any misgivings about whisking four-year-old Rachel away from her parents in Kansas City to take her on tour, she had dispelled them, concert after concert. Never was he prouder of her than this night as she performed for over 2,000 people at the Musikverein. Perhaps if she could see them, she might be frightened, but he had his doubts.
After she played “Für Elise” and Mozart’s “Turkish March” without missing a note, Ulrich sat her on a cushion beside him.
The conductor of the Vienna Philharmonic, baton in hand, bowed. “Next, Herr Dietrich and Fräulein Gitterman will perform a particular favorite of mine, Johann Strauss’ ‘Vienna Waltz Number Four.’”
Once they finished the duet, the audience burst into applause and shouts of “Brava!”
Rachel, holding tight to Ulrich’s hand, followed him to center stage where she let go, curtsied and blew a kiss to the audience.
Ooooh, a tantalizing little snippet makes me want to read more! Beautifully written and engaging.
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Dear Karen,
Mission accomplished! Thank you for your kind words. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This is wonderful. Evocative and sweet. 😉
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Dear Josh,
Sometimes I have to do sweet. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great story of your young prodigy.
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Dear Whoever You Are,
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely story, Rochelle. Are these historical figures? Someone I should know about? Either way, I enjoyed witnessing Rachel’s success despite her disability.
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Dear Eric,
I’m glad you enjoyed the story. Ulrich and Rachel are fictitious characters (but very real people to me), although the conductor Felix Weingartner who is named in the book was the conductor of the Vienna Philharmonic. Alas..only 150 words allowed. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This made my heart sing. Music, father/daughter love! Perfect. Thanks, LIsh
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Dear Lish,
I guess they are a father/daughter team of sorts. 😉 Your comments make my heart sing. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Sweet story, they make a great team!
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Dear Ali,
They do make a great team. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Beautifully written! I have always been a huge fan of your masterful weaving of the plot and your creative takes!
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Dear Lavanya,
You’ve given me something to smile about this morning. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Nothing, but the truth. Have a great day!
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Lovely to see Ulrich and Rachel singing and having fun. I could feel you walking while you wrote/edited this one, Rochelle.
Shalom
Kelvin
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Dear Kelvin,
Rachel is a well adjusted prodigy despite her blindness. Love this character and I swoon over Ulrich, fictitious though he may be. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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P.S. Lovely homegrown artwork, too!
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Thank you. It’s one of the illustrations for the coffee table book. And this story will go in with it. 😀
Shalom again,
Rochelle
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Sweet and heartwarming. Little Rachel’s talent and composure is astounding!
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Many many thanks, Magarisa. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Always a pleasure.
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Dear Rochelle,
You know, every time you give us a little snippet of one of the trilogy, I just want to pick them up and reread them…. thing I will be doing probably sooner rather than later!
I still love how Havah trusted Ulrich with her precious daughter…. we know Arel needed some convincing… 😉
Lotsa love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
You are the president of my fan club. 😉 This is one of my favorite scenes in the third book.
As for Havah trusting Ulrich…wouldn’t you? I think Arel will figure it out. Thank you as always, my dear friend.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Aww shucks! I accept.
And you know how I feel about Ulrich – my kinda guy…. So yes. I would trust him…
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Rochelle – when that kiss was blown – I felt this surge of a smile.
well done
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What a performer she is – whether she can see the audience or not, she plays up to them. Lovely snippet of a fascinating life, Rochelle
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A lovely excerpt from your book, Rochelle. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you,, Suzanne. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely piece.
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