Behind the scenes in House Key
A modern scene for a painting of King searching for Mosby through the woods on Spade in 1863
A friend, who had been cleaning out old boxes in her parents’ house, came across this photograph of her great-grandfather’s former home, dated 1929. She rushed over to show it to me, asking if I could guess which house it … Continued
A Pride of Place: Rural Residences of Fauquier County, Virginia by Kimberly Prothro Williams My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book offers a good overview of Fauquier County historic homes and their architectural history. It is well-researched and laid … Continued
Today, as the hunt season comes to a close, a reader shared this beautiful photo along with an excerpt from “House Key”: “The thrill of it, the rush of crisp morning air filling the lungs in a heart-pounding gallop across … Continued
June is one of my favorite months of the year. There is always so much to look forward to, such as the annual Upperville Colt & Horse Show. I’m excited about attending this week, not only to see the hunter and jumper … Continued
“Chapter 30: Country Road” in House Key is not only about love and remorse but about celebrating things unique to Fauquier county that enrich the lives of its inhabitants. “Country Road” is about wild berries and wine, about how Jordan and Santiago … Continued
I didn’t believe my Smart phone weather app. It predicted a 50% chance of thunderstorms in half an hour. But the sky was as blue as innocence and I’m smarter than Siri. No way was there a storm coming, even though June … Continued
