This story is fiction but based in part on the Royal Sea Bathing Infirmary (hospital) in Margate, Kent, and other events that occurred over the years. The Royal Sea Bathing Hospital was formed for the scrofulous poor of London, for the saving of limbs and preserving the lives of those persons on the brink of death. The treatment at the infirmary originated from Marcus Aurelius's physician-milk, fresh air and the seaside. The Italian and zoological gardens have gone but still some cages remain in the grounds of the Hall by the Sea which is better known as Dreamland. Mr. George Sanger and...

A lot of organisms have useful genes for attributes that we do not have. Some animals have better sense organs for detecting sound, smell, vision and taste. Some can run faster, even fly. The sea urchin, is believed to have a better immune system than we have and this story is based on an experiment where urchin genes are transferred to humans. This has devastating consequences for one child who is compelled to prey on people who have dined and wined. Retribution comes at the end but through some imaginary ladies.

Butterflies are very fragile transient forms of life entrancing people the world over with their delicate fluttering movements As humans we live a bit longer but only minuscule compared to the age of the earth. Throughout history butterflies have been related to the afterlife and souls The greek word for butterfly psyche means soul.The sight of thousands of monach butterflies returning after a thousand mile journey back to the very trees that their ancestor came to could easily make you think of returning souls of relatives and children coming home. The Aztecs believe their arrival tell us...

Lord Eden and his wife cannot afford to keep their manor house running. Lady Eden has longed for children and it has had an effect on her whole life. The village of Fenwich is affected by a great storm bringing down the large stone cockerel from the parapet and changing all their lives forever.