Journeys
Canton 1775 to New York 2020.
Dressing for dinner and the show the dress Melanie had bought in Chinatown and her Queen Charlotte pendant looked just perfect.
“Oh my God Melanie! Can we stay home???” James exclaimed when he saw her.
“Steady James; in the words of the great enlightened ‘All will be revealed in time’” giggled Melanie
“You look as incredible as you did on our wedding day in Versailles in 1789, just a little more Asian now than French.” James chuckled.
Getting into the cab, James gave the address. “95 Bowery Street, the ‘Yummy Palace’ Chinese restaurant thanks driver”
Smiling the driver said in Chinese
“這將是我的榮幸，先生。”
{“It will be my pleasure sir.”}
James looked puzzled; but Melanie smiled.
The young waitress who had served Melanie earlier in the day greeted them as they entered the restaurant.
“我很高興再次與您打招呼。 為您服務是我的悠久傳統。”
}“I am pleased to greet you again. It is my honour from ancient tradition to serve you.”}
Bringing Chinese tea and a feast of delicate jiaozi, James had nothing to say but; “This is delicious Mel!”
“A taste of a future to come from a time long ago my love.” grinned Melanie.
The restaurant owner and owner of the Chuan Kung Music Palace theatre, approached their table.
“Excuse me for my intrusion, but is your pendant from the last dynasty of Imperial China.?”
“I believe it was hand carved in Canton China in 1780 for the Queen of Great Britain.” said Melanie proudly.
“是的，我相信藝術家是渤海。”
{“Yes, I believe the artist was Bohai.”}
He smiled, bowed politely and walked away.
“What?” James said with astonishment.
“The plot thickens my love.” grinned Melanie
Sitting in their seats in the front row of the theatre as the lights came up and the exquisite music commenced, Melanie turned to James and said.
“That is Spring Flowers - Chunhau! I know her!!!”
“Who?”
“It’s Bohai’s daughter! I’ll tell you later!”
Transported into history
1 - It was a night to remember forever!
2 - Moving within elite circles.
3 - Melanie was transported to ‘Un jour à Versailles’
4 - James will never believe this!
5 - James called back, but Melanie was away in France!
6 - “Happy anniversary my love - See you tonight”
7 - They woke in each other’s arms
8 - “Would you marry me 230 years ago James?”
9 - The French Court setting designs.
10 - Immersed in history
11 - Planning a trip for one day in May
12 - Auction Day to come somewhere in time May 7th 1819
13 - A breakfast fit for a King
14 - Hello Lord Wemsys - May 7th 1819
15 - Now we can return to see Marie.
16 - James and Melanie will marry in Versailles tomorrow.
17 - The wedding June 7th 1789.
18 - The letter was stained by Melanie’s tears.
19 - To visit Versailles once more
20- The flight to Geneva with Merie by her side
21 - The saving of Marie’s Jewels
22 - I fear to be the Last Queen of France. Write our story!
23 - Holding you forever my sister. Time still exists!
24 - A lock of hair
25 - Slavery – the absence of Choice to Choose.
26 - James will you still love me in another 200 years?
27 - Our bond will never break, even in a thousand years.
28 - A hole in the heart of history. A story of slavery.
29 - Our love will go on wherever you are.
30 - ‘The Slavery of Marie Antoinette’
32 - The Power of the pendant. "Nous avons aimé dans le temps."
33 - “Viva La Vida Melanie.” {“Live life Melanie.”}
34 - Time alone gives Marie love.
35 - Marie-Thérèse did live.
36 - Time heals.
37 - Escape from Tuileries Palace.
38 - The endless dawns of time.
40 - Where is it? Where is it!!?
41 - Tears from the Temple Tower
42 - Where are you now?
43 - Marie-Thérèse’s letter to her mother.
45 - The Postman never arrived.
46 - Sometimes not knowing is the answer.
49 - Change the world one wish at a time
50 - Be the Change you wish to see.
51 - Let me share my vision with you Marie.
53 - Snow on the ground
54 - Come with me Marie
56 - Over the sea to Skye
57 - Another night to remember
59 - Escape from Perth to Edinburgh; the Queen is safe.
60 - A horse a horse; my kingdom for a horse!
61 - Setting out to Edinburgh Castle
62 - Dreaming
66 - The Battle of Killiecrankie
68 - Ask the mountains
69 - Echoes of the past
70 - Where are you Marie?
73 - Life’s a continuum.
74 - The soothing light of White
75 - The Autumn winds of my heart.
76 - Lost in thoughts and lost in time.
77 - I wish you were here Marie!
78 - Brothers in Arms
79 - Lay me down
80 - Share Christmas with me Melanie.
81 - The Leaving
82 - Louis - last visit.
83 - My days are done.
84 - An artist’s grief
85 - An Artist’s heart
86 - All things pass
87 - The Queen’s commission 1755
88 - Morning mist
89 - Single perfect bloom
90 - Forever; life.
91 - Back to China
Ching Dynasty Collection
We are the custodians of some of the most exquisite examples of hand carved artistry from 200 years ago,. These were commissioned by King George III of Great Britain & Ireland for Queen Charlotte in 1780.
