The Taking of Sarah MacDonnel

by John Savage

Smashwords Edition

Copyright 2009 John Savage

Published by Strict Publishing International

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Chapter I

Revolution

The burning city cast a red glow against the penthouse wall behind Sarah MacDonnel as she stood at the window, one hand holding the drape aside. There came to her on the sluggish evening breeze through the open window the mixed scent of sweet jasmine and acid smoke. The Embassy was two miles from the center of the capital city of Simboch, but she could easily see the buildings burning and hear the sporadic gunfire. It seemed at times as if the rioting might be moving closer, and she felt fear inside. An entire country was going up in flames and revolt, and there were no innocent bystanders. Not even the daughter of the American Ambassador.