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    The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden on the Isles of Polynesia (Tale of the Birdmen) Volume 4
    The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden on the Isles of Polynesia (Tale of the Birdmen) Volume 4
    The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden on the Isles of Polynesia (Tale of the Birdmen) Volume 4
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    The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden on the Isles of Polynesia (Tale of the Birdmen) Volume 4

    By Paula Freda

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    Excerpt: The students filed into Lord Hayden’s classroom. A few of them caught their eminent professor looking across the hall where Professor Elizabeth Eldridge stood at the entrance to her own classroom. One or two of them recognized the sadness, if not its cause, behind the tall man’s stalwart exterior.
    With the students settled, Professor William Hayden, known to his friends and peers as Lord Hayden, began his lecture....
    One of his brighter students, a young man of Hawaiian descent, raised his hand, waving it enthusiastically. From the beginning of the term, the fellow had struck Lord Hayden as impulsive. However, his IQ and his respect for the subject of archeology often prompted Lord Hayden to make allowances for the young student’s often unorthodox behavior in class, such as his now interrupting with what he was certain had nothing to do with the lesson at hand. He nodded for the student to speak.
    "I must show you this, please." Ronne spoke with a slight accent. From his trouser pocket he produced a miniature that shone gold. "My aunt who owns a small estate in Hawaii found this while planting in her garden." The young man went on, hardly taking breath, "It’s authentic, very old and solid gold. She had it verified by a local antiquarian. She thinks there might be more of these pieces lying beneath her garden." He added significantly, "She’s wealthy, Dr. Hayden."
    Lord Hayden motioned for him to bring up the artifact.
    The piece appeared indeed authentic, the image of a Polynesian God. He would have to research the exact name and the legends associated with this deity. "We’ll talk about it after class," Lord Hayden told the youth. "Please sit down."
    The young man in his early twenties returned to his seat, bouncing with anticipation. Lord Hayden controlled his own enthusiasm. He was sure the local museum and its most generous contributor, the college, would be very interested in purchasing this artifact, and what others might lie unearthed in the garden of this young student’s aunt. And besides the archaeological interest, was the opportunity he had been waiting for, with winter recess approaching. Another collaboration with Professor Elizabeth Eldridge, and through her, with the woman he adored, Grace Quinlan.
    Later, in the staff room, Lord Hayden, accompanied by his Hawaiian student, placed the miniature in Professor Eldridge’s palm. "What do you think? Worth researching?" He let his student explain how he had come by the miniature. The knowledgeable lady archaeologist examined the piece. A smile broke past the stern features. The grey-tinted glasses hid the sparkle dancing in her emerald eyes....

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPaula Freda
    Release dateJul 13, 2011
    ISBN9781466126589
    The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden on the Isles of Polynesia (Tale of the Birdmen) Volume 4
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    Paula Freda

    About the AuthorDorothy Paula Freda, is also known under her pen names Paula Freda and Marianne Dora Rose. Herbooks range from Fiction and Non-fiction Adventure, Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Poetry, Articles, Essays and How-to-Write Instructional complete with Lessons and optional assignments.Homemaker, mother of two grown sons, and former off-the-desk publisher of a family-oriented print small press, (1984 thru 1999), The Pink Chameleon, that she now publishes on line, Paula was raised by her grandmother and mother, and has been writing for as long as she can remember. Even before she could set pencil to paper, she would spin her stories in the recording booths in the Brooklyn Coney Island Arcades for a quarter per 3-minute record. She states, "I love the English language, love words and seeing them on display, typed and alive. A romantic at heart, I write simply and emotionally. One of my former editors kindly described my work, '...her pieces are always deep, gentle and refreshing....'" Paula further states, "My stories are sensitive, deeply emotional, sensual when appropriate, yet non-graphic, family fare, pageturners. My hope is that my writing will bring entertainment and uplift the human spirit, bring a smile to your face and your soul, and leave you filled with a generous amount of hope."

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      The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden on the Isles of Polynesia (Tale of the Birdmen) Volume 4 - Paula Freda

      The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden

      on the Isles of Polynesia

      (Tale of the Birdmen)

      Volume 4

      Copyright 2005 - 2011

      by Dorothy Paula Freda

      (Pseudonym - Paula Freda)

      Cover photo and inserts licensed by Paula Freda from iStockphoto.com

      Smashwords Edition

      Author retains all rights.

      All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof.

      This story appeared in my novel In Another Life (from the Journals of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden) under my pseudonym, Paula Freda. It is a work of fiction. Except for documented historical data and geographical locations, all names, characters, places and incidents are a product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental.

      DEDICATION

      With thanks to my Lord Jesus and his Blessed Mother Mary whose strength, guidance, and her Holy Rosary, are my anchor in this troubled world, I dedicate this novella to my husband, whose love, patience and kindness over the past 40 years have kept my dreams and my view of the romantic, alive and vibrant." Paula Freda

      The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden

      on the Isles of Polynesia

      (Tale of the Birdmen)

      CHAPTER ONE

      The students filed into Lord Hayden’s classroom. A few of them caught their eminent professor looking across the hall where Professor Elizabeth Eldridge stood at the entrance to her own classroom. One or two of them recognized the sadness, if not its cause, behind the tall man’s stalwart exterior.

      With the students settled, Professor William Hayden, known to his friends and peers as Lord Hayden, began his lecture. We have much ground to review in the next forty-five minutes, especially with the midterm examinations only a week away. I would appreciate only questions relevant to our present studies.

      One of his brighter students, a young man of Hawaiian descent, raised his hand, waving it enthusiastically. From the beginning of the term, the fellow had struck Lord Hayden as impulsive. However, his IQ and his respect for the subject of archeology often prompted Lord Hayden to make allowances for the young student’s often unorthodox behavior in class, such as his now interrupting with what he was certain had nothing to do with the lesson at hand. He nodded for the student to speak.

      I must show you this, please. He spoke with a slight accent. From his trouser pocket he produced a miniature that shone gold. My aunt who owns a small estate in Hawaii found this while planting in her garden. The young man went on, hardly taking breath, It’s authentic, very old and solid gold. She had it verified by a local antiquarian. She thinks there might be more of these pieces lying beneath her garden. He added significantly, She’s wealthy, Dr. Hayden.

      Lord Hayden motioned for him to bring up the artifact.

      The piece appeared indeed authentic, the image of a Polynesian God. He would have to research the exact name and the legends associated with this deity. We’ll talk about it after class, Lord Hayden told the youth. Please sit down.

      The young man in his early twenties returned to his seat, bouncing with anticipation. Lord Hayden controlled his own enthusiasm. He was sure the local museum and its most generous contributor, the college, would be very interested in purchasing this artifact, and what others might lie unearthed in the garden of this young student’s aunt. And besides the archaeological interest, was the opportunity he had been waiting for, with winter recess approaching. Another collaboration with Professor Elizabeth Eldridge, and through her, with the woman he adored, Grace Quinlan.

      Later, in the staff room, Lord Hayden, accompanied by his Hawaiian student, placed the miniature in Professor Eldridge’s palm. What do you think? Worth researching? He let his student explain how he had come by the miniature. The knowledgeable lady archaeologist examined the piece. A smile broke past the stern features. The grey-tinted glasses hid the sparkle dancing in her eyes.

      CHAPTER TWO

      "Grace dearest," Lord Hayden called, glancing upward from inside an excavated trench, ten feet

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