Just The Right Amount of Spice

by Kim Vermaak

Mary knew that Lady Christine should have tried her for treason.

She had led a spy right into the castle through the Lover’s Gate. Her employer had been merciful. But nothing could erase the spy’s words.

“You wanted everything I gave you. Poor little Mary with no one to love her.”

Now no respectable man would marry her. Perhaps there really was no one who could love a traitor.

21 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 24, 2021

About the author

Kim Vermaak always had a pen in her hand. Whether doodling, crafting poems, or writing letters.

Born into an abusive family, Kim's first heroes were her adoptive parents. Through them, she learned the gift of new beginnings.

She also learned a love of reading and how she could be transported to a place where ordinary people could find the courage to rise above insurmountable odds. Through books, she found her courage.

But it was not until South Africa faced its first series of power cuts she found her talent for storytelling. In the dark, with a frightened daughter, she began to create heroes that could tap into their inner strength and win.

Through her love of reading, history and young people, Kim crafts stories that embrace the true purpose of storytelling. Stories are designed to impart wisdom.

But in today's fast-paced society, we often reduce stories to entertainment value. This leaves little room for us to grow and forces us to relive the painful lessons of the past. But this author's passion is to see communities create a legacy that will empower future generations.