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The world thinks that she has been killed by her husband Larry Douglas and his mistress Noelle Page, except Constantine Demiris, known as Costa. But Catherine wants to discover herself and know who she is. The only thing she knows is that her name is Catherine Alexander. She requests to see the world outside the convent in order to reveal her past. This request is granted by the Sister of the convent, but only after getting the approval from their mentor Constantine Demiris.

Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. You might also like The Best Laid Plans. The Other Side of Midnight. The Cobra. Far From Madding Crowd. Eagle in The Sky. Leave a Reply Want to join the discussion? Catherine Alexander's appearance had caught him by surprise.

She had changed so completely. No one would know it's the same woman, he thought. And the idea that came into his head was so diabolically simple that he almost laughed aloud. That evening he dispatched a note to Sister Theresa. It's a miracle, Catherine thought. A dream come true. Sister Theresa had stopped by her tiny cell after matins. I have written to a friend of the convent about you, and he wishes to help you.

But he is a very kind and generous man. You will be leaving the convent. She would be going out into a strange world she could not even remember.

And who was her benefactor? All Sister Theresa would say was: 'He is a very caring man. You should be grateful. His car will be here for you Monday morning. The idea of leaving the convent and going into the world outside was suddenly terrifying. She felt naked and lost. Perhaps I'm better off not knowing who I am. Please God, keep an eye on me. On Monday, the limousine arrived outside the convent gate at seven o'clock in the morning.

Catherine had been awake all night thinking about the unknown future that lay ahead of her. Sister Theresa walked her to the gate that led to the world outside.

I'll remember. The long drive from loannina to Athens filled Catherine with a series of conflicting emotions. It was tremendously exciting to be outside the gates of the convent, and yet there was something ominous about the world beyond. Was she going to learn what terrible thing had happened in her past?

Did it have anything to do with her recurring dream that someone was trying to drown her? It all seemed strange and no unreal to Catherine and yet oddly familiar. I've been here I' before, Catherine thought excitedly. They drove through a tall iron m gate and a stone gatehouse, up a long driveway lined with I majestic cypress trees, and stopped before a large white Mediterranean villa framed by half a dozen tri-agnificent statues.

The chauffeur opened the car door-for Catherine and she stepped out. A ma" was waiting at the front door. Mr Demiris is waiting for you in V 'I23 Demiris. It was a name she had never heard was he interested in helping her? Why Catherine followed the man through an enormous rotunda, with a domed roof set in plaques of Wedgwood. The floors were of creamy Italian marble. The living room was huge, with a high-beamed ceiling, and large, low comfortable couches and chairs everywhere. A huge canvas, a dark and glowering Goya, covered one entire wall.

As they approached the library, the man stopped. A man was seated behind a huge desk. He looked up as Catherine entered, and rose. He searched for a sign of recognition on her face, but there was none. What is your name? Did she remember her name? Please sit down. She was even lovelier close up. She's magnificent, Demiris thought. Even dressed in that black habit. It's a shame to destroy anything that beautiful. At least she will die happy. From time to time I help out Sister Theresa.

The convent has very little money, and I do what I can. When she wrote me about you and asked if I could be helpful, I told her that I would be happy to try. That was the last thing in the world he wanted. Unfortunately I have to attend a meeting now. I've arranged to have a suite prepared for you here. I think you'll be comfortable. I really don't know how to thank you. You will be well taken care of here.

Just make yourself at home. Pale shutters of sea-green kept the'glaring sun at bay. Through the windows, Catherine could see the turquoise sea below in the distance. The housekeeper said, 'Mr Demiris has arranged to have some clothes sent here for your approval. You are to select whatever you like. Who was this stranger, and why was he being so kind to her? An hour later a van pulled up, filled with clothes. A couturiere was ushered into Catherine's bedroom.

Let's see what we have to work with. Would you get undressed, please? I beg your pardon? I can't tell much about your figure under those clothes. Catherine began to take off her clothes, moving slowly, feeling self-conscious.

When she stood nude in front of the woman, Madame Dimas looked her over with a practiced eye. She was impressed. I think we're going to be able to do very well for you. I can't afford any of these,' Catherine protested. Mr Demiris is taking care of it. The fabrics brought back tactile memories of clothes she must have once worn.

There were silks and tweeds and cottons, in an array of exquisite colors. The three women were quick and efficient, and two hours later Catherine had half a dozen beautiful outfits.

It was overwhelming. She sat there, not knowing what to do with herself. I'm all dressed up, she thought, with noplace to go. But there was some place to go into the city. The key to whatever had happened to her was in Athens. She was convinced of it. She stood up. Come on, stranger. We're going to try to find out who you are. Catherine wandered out into the front hall, and a butler approached her. I would like to go into the city. Could you call a taxi for me?

We have limousines at your disposal. I will arrange a driver for you. He had not said not to. A few minutes later she was seated in the back of a Daimler limousine headed for downtown Athens. Catherine was dazzled by the noisy, bustling city, and the poignant succession of ruins and monuments that appeared all around her.

The driver pointed ahead and said proudly, That is the Parthenon, mission top of the Acropolis. As you can see, parts of the walls are still standing. It once seated more than five thousand people. Modern hotels and office buildings were everywhere amid the timeless ruins, an exotic mixture of the past and present. The limousine passed a large park in the center of the city, with sparkling, dancing fountains in the middle.

Dozens of tables with green and orange poles lined the park, and the air above them was carpeted with blue awnings. I've seen this before, Catherine thought, her hands growing cold. And I was happy. There were outdoor cafes on almost every block, and on the corners men were selling freshly caught sponges. Everywhere, flowers were being sold by vendors, their booths a rage of violently colored blossoms.

The limousine had reached Syntagma Square. As they passed a hotel on the corner, Catherine called out: 'Stop, please! Catherine was finding it difficult to breathe. I've stayed here. When she spoke, her voice was shaky. I wonder if you could pick me up in in two hours? She felt as though she were on the edge of a precipice, about to fall into an unknown, terrifying abyss.

She moved through the crowds, marvelling at the hordes of people hurrying through the streets, creating a roaring din of conversation. After the silence and solitude of the convent, everything seemed unreal. Catherine found herself moving toward the Plaka, the old section of Athens in the heart of the city, with its twisted alleys and crumbling, worn-down stairways that led to tiny houses, coffee shops, and whitewashed, rambling structures.

She found her way by some instinct she did not understand nor try to control. She passed a taverna on top of a roof, overlooking the city, and stopped, staring. I've sat at that table.

They handed me a menu in Greek. There were three of us. What would you like to eat? Would you mind ordering for me? I'm afraid I might order the proprietor. They had laughed. But who were 'they'? A waiter approached Catherine. No, thank you. How did I know that? Am I Greek? Catherine hurriedly moved on, and it was as though someone were guiding her.

She seemed to know exactly where to go. Everything seemed familiar. And nothing. My God, she thought. I'm going crazy. I'm hallucinating. She passed a cafe that said Treflinkas'. A memory was nagging at the corners of her mind. Something had happened to her here, something important. She could not remember what. She walked through the busy, winding streets and turned left at Voukourestiou. It was filled with smart stores.

She started to cross the street, and a blue sedan raced around the corner, barely missing her. She could recall a voice saying, The Greeks haven't made the transition to automobiles. In their hearts they're still driving donkeys.

If you want insight into the Greeks, don't read the guidebooks; read the old Greek tragedies. We're filled with grand passions, deep joys and great sorrows, and we haven't learned how to cover them up with a civilized veneer. Who had said that to her? A man was hurrying down the street, walking toward her, staring at her. He slowed, a look of recognition on his face. He was tall and dark and Catherine was sure she had never seen him before. And yet. She was finally going to learn the truth about the past.

But how do you say 'who am F to a , stranger in a crowded street? The mystery of her identity was about to be solved. And yet she felt a terrible fear. What if I don't want to know? What if I've done something dreadful? The man was leading her toward a small open-air taverna. Catherine swallowed.

She shook her head. Where do I begin? Don't you agree? She took a deep breath. How much do you charge? What's the matter? I'll pay you whatever.

She turned a corner and slowed down, her eyes filled with tears of humiliation. Ahead was a small taverna with a sign in the window that read, 'Madame Piris Fortune Teller'. Catherine slowed, then stopped. I've been here before. Her heart began to race. She sensed that here, through the darkened doorway, was the beginning of the end of the mystery. She opened the door and stepped inside. It took her several moments to get used to the cavernous darkness of the room. There was a familiar bar in the corner, and a dozen tables and chairs.

A waiter walked up to her and addressed her in Greek. Pou ineh Madame Piris? Everything was exactly as she remembered it. An incredibly old woman, dressed in black, with a face desiccated into angles and planes, was moving toward the table. Her eyes opened wide. The woman was staring, her eyes filled with horror. You're dead! Get out! Catherine sat there for a moment, trembling, then rushed out into the street. The voice in her head followed her. Mrs Douglas! And it was as though a floodgate opened up.

Dozens of brightly lighted scenes suddenly poured into her head, a brilliant series of kaleidoscopes out of control. I'm Mrs Larry Douglas. She could see her husband's handsome face. She had been madly in love with hinf, but something had gone wrong. The next image was of herself trying to commit suicide, and waking up in a hospital. Catherine stood in the street, afraid her legs would not carry her, letting the pictures come tumbling into her mind.

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