December 20, 1814

New Orleans – What a man must do for his country. Gérard has a rendezvous with the amorous vixen and British spy Alicia Allenwood to pump her with misinformation. It is a hard assignment, enjoyed by many as they forget to close the blinds. General Jackson’s staff enjoys the view from across narrow Royal Street. War is not always unpleasant.

from BATTLE KISS, Part 2, “The British Invade” www.oneildenoux.net

December 7, 1814

New Orleans – As the Americans continue their build-up, Captain Denis Carmenbray becomes the focus of journalists Gérard and Matthew’s attention as the 7^th Infantry Engineering officer is made Gen. Jackson’s senior military aide-de-camp. The reporters also contemplate adding new word to the English language. When a woman has been pleasured by the amorous captain, should she be described as Carmenized or Carmenbrayed?

from BATTLE KISS, Part 2, “The British Invade” www.oneildenoux.net

November 29, 1814

New Orleans – Daring Elizabeta Toledo leads her young friends, Aimée Monlezun and Lucia Rodriguez, into the city’s newest secret sensation – a sauna. It is so naughty, young ladies sitting nude in a steamy room while two young Finnish men come in and out to pour water on the heated rocks.

from BATTLE KISS, Part 1, “The Redcoats are Coming” www.oneildenoux.net

Art by Vincent De Noux from his painting "The Naked Lady of Whispering Gulch"

November 15, 1814

New Orleans – A distraction is provided by a newcomer, redheaded Elizabeta Toledo who was sent to this steamy city by her father after she was caught posing nude for artists in Spain. Sending someone with a strong libido to New Orleans is akin to tossing kerosene on a fire. On this quiet day, Elizabeta poses nude for a class at Collége d’Orléans where Aimée and Lucia watch and wonder about their new, brazen friend.

November 16, 1814

Plantations south of New Orleans – British spy Harold Lowe maps the plantations beneath the city as a possible attack route for the British. Tomorrow he will go to Gentilly to map the land along the east approaches to New Orleans.

from BATTLE KISS, Part 1, “The Redcoats are Coming” www.oneildenoux.net