The Milliner of Derpham
LittlePringleGirl
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  • Reads 189
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  • Parts 6
  • Time 1h 11m
LittlePringleGirl
Ongoing, First published Feb 28, 2023
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Open Novella Contest 2023 (prompt 11)

To the plain and practical spirits of Derpham, novelty is grounds for suspicion and frippery, offence. 

So, when a milliner's moves to town, the residents watch the illusive proprietor behind curtains, for what use could the good spirits of Derpham have with such fine things? And who could afford them?

To little Luna Pavski however, the Milliner is an uncompromising anomaly in her dreary town. 

But as the Milliner begins to make gifts of their craftsmanship, Luna notices changes in her once predictable neighbours.


Cover credit to my beloved sister, insta @jpringleart
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