Owen Marshall

A guide to living, eating and drinking well. Audio

Pearly fronts up to face the music and in so doing inadvertently builds bridges with those who matter to him most Audio

The school 125th celebrations are winding down when Pearly becomes entangled in a life-threatening incident. Audio

The big day has arrived at last, the school 125th celebrations and Pearly is at the heart of it all. Audio

Pearly is already feeling diminished by the lustre and urbanity carried by one of the returning alumni at the school 125th celebration when a family mini-drama engulfs him. Audio

Pearly is drawn into planning for the school reunion which stirs up a few ghosts from his past. Audio

Pearly drafts a potent letter which sets off a volatile chain of reactions. Audio

Pearly deals with minor setbacks while considering the pros and cons of playing the political trump card he has. Audio

Pearly is still contemplating his chances of winning re-election when by chance an opportunity for him to take advantage presents itself. Audio

Pearly learns that he may have a strong challenger to contend with if he seeks re-election Audio

Pat 'Pearly' Gates is a popular two term provincial mayor considering whether to stand for a third term. Audio

Time to wrap up the loose ends with Loretta, Chance and Riva. Audio

Riva is outraged to see Chance humiliated by Trudy at the fair. Audio

Riva makes a good impression and Chance finds the sewing machine she dreams of owning. Audio

Riva strikes a deal with her sister Irene. Audio

Chance makes an unusual request before embarking on a macabre handiwork project. Audio

Chance summons up the courage to confront her mother about her dislike for the novel, Lolita. Audio

The curious origin of Portia's name is revealed along with the pitfalls of having an overly curated reading list. Audio

Loretta finds herself drawn back to James Bond and the vase of flowers in the mysterious den by the lake. Audio

Loretta goes exploring and makes an intriguing discovery. Audio