Nelson’s Touch

October 21st 1805 – Shortly after dawn the British Fleet advanced in two columns.

Admiral Nelson sent a signal to his fleet ‘Engage the enemy more closely.’

The Victory closed in…its battery of cannon firing.

At 1.15pm, from Redoubtable, a French a musket ball struck Nelson.
His wound would be fatal.

Continuing to follow Nelson’s plan of attack, the British gained control of the battle… the Combined Fleet surrendered or withdrew.

By 4.30pm three thousand French and Spanish sailors lay dying beside five hundred British.

Nelson had won. His last words being, ‘Thank God I have done my duty.’

Virginia Miranda

Virginia has entered a number of competitions including, Raspberry & Vine, Tom Howard and the ‘One Book Many Brisbane’s’ for which her works were highly commended on a number of occasions.

Published works in the Brisbane State High School Year book, Brisbane Courier Mail, ‘Me’ magazine, Albert & Logan News, Sea Spray, and the Official Journal of the Air Sea Rescue Association of Qld.

In 2016 Virginia published her first book, Flash Fiction Volume 1. Her eagerly awaited second book, Flash Fiction Volume 2, was published in late 2017.

Virginia is currently a member of Northern Rivers Writers’ Centre, The Brisbane Writers Centre, The Society of Women Writers, The Fellowship of Australian Writers Qld and a The Alliance of Independent Authors.

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