Julian Halsby studied history and history of art at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, before embarking on a career of lecturing, writing, and art dealing. He lectured in London art colleges and ran a gallery in North London. Julian has written six books on art history as well as many articles on art criticism and is a member of The Critics Circle. He is also a painter, an elected member of the Royal Society of British Artists. Julian has lectured for The Arts Society for many years.
These stories were written between 1995 and 2021.
We live in a rational age in which science and modern technology have removed doubt and ignorance. We no longer fear the dark, we no longer need to use superstitious symbols to protect our houses and families. We know what is happening in the world and are in contact with friends and family who migh...