She Came Out (of India)

by Thomas Richardson | Aug 1, 2012

The Patel residence Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India January, 1999   “If Miami is out, what about Atlanta? Or Dallas?” Sumitra Patel asked in Gujarati. Bhaskar Patel shook his head. “We don’t even need to check our computer. Thar Textiles...

A Bolt of the Blue

by Thomas Richardson | Feb 2, 2012

Bedroom of master tailor Wilhelm Bruckner Köthen, capital of Anhalt-Köthen, Brandenburg Monday, May 5, 1636 Her husband’s grip on Tilda’s hand was as weak as a baby’s. “Tilda,” Willi said, even as he grimaced in pain, “Ich . . ....

Tortured Souls

by Thomas Richardson | Oct 8, 2009

Apartment of Geri Kinney, near the universityJena, SoTFMonday afternoon, May 15, 1634 Geri Kinney spun the knob on her keyless deadbolt. “Momentchen, ich komme,” she said loudly. But her open door revealed no black-toothed, middle-aged German man and no...