The Second Birth of Frankenstein (The Department 19 Files #5) by Will Hill Read Free Book Online

John Wallace?”
    He turned, a frown rising instinctively on to his face; the majority of men who knew that name were either an ocean away, or dead. But hurrying towards him along the pavement, older and greyer and wider than he had been, was Heath, a broad smile on his round face.
    “It is you,” he exclaimed, stopping in front of Wallace and pumping his hand up and down. “I thought as much. You are a hard man to forget, sir.”
    Wallace allowed his frown to slowly turn into a smile. “As are you,” he said. “Even after six long years.”
    “Has it been that long?” asked Heath. “I suppose it has. Remarkable how the time flies, is it not?”
    Wallace’s smile widened, as he remembered the glacial speed of life at York Factory, where time seemed to stand still as the wind howled and the snow fell.
    “It is,” he said.
    “I assume the lure of civilisation eventually proved too strong?” said Heath. “They say a season in the north is equivalent to a year in warmer climes.”
    “Who says so?” asked Wallace.
    “Everybody,” said Heath, smiling. “Or perhaps nobody. You appear to have survived the wilderness intact, I am glad to see. I had no doubt that you were suited to it, from the moment I set eyes on you.”
    “I survived,” said Wallace, his smile faltering. “Others were not so lucky.”
    Heath nodded gravely. “Such is the way,” he said. “A life of adventure is not for everyone.”
    Wallace narrowed his eyes. “Have you ever been to the north?” he asked. “Personally, I mean. Have you seen York Factory for yourself?”
    Heath’s smile returned. “Why, my good sir,” he said, “it is more than likely that you slept in the comfort of a bunkhouse build by my own two hands. I sailed in 1790, and did not return for more than eight years. I served my time, worry not.”
    “And would you go back?” asked Wallace.
    “Not for all the tobacco in Virginia,” said Heath, his smile widening. “Good day, Mister Wallace. The very best of luck to you.” The man tipped his hat, and disappeared through the doors of the Company offices.
    Wallace stared after him for a long moment, then turned and walked away.
    In a travel office on Piccadilly, he had chartered a coach to take him to Dover, from where he intended to depart on a new journey, one that he hoped would prove significantly less eventful than the last. He endured the uncomfortable journey in silence; his meagre possessions sealed in a case on the seat beside him, his wages tucked firmly into the inner pocket of his coat, his mind focused on the prospect of peace, and rest.
    “You have a carriage meeting you at Le Havre?” asked the inspector.
    “It’s been arranged,” said Wallace.
    “As far as Paris?”
    “Correct.”
    “May I ask your final destination?” said the inspector.
    “Geneva, Switzerland” said Wallace. “I intend to spend the summer by the lake.”
    “And your name?”
    Wallace paused. “Frankenstein,” he said, eventually. “Victor Frankenstein.”

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