Martine Lacombe : Writing

Silver Orphan

Silver Orphan

A Book by Martine Lacombe


An endearing tale of unlikely friendship and compassion between two diametrically opposed individuals - a vibrant young woman and an elderly frail man..
Chapter 1 ~ Prologue

Chapter 1 ~ Prologue

A Chapter by Martine Lacombe


The ringtone carries a peculiar melody - not a personalized tune selected specifically to identify a loved one or a foe to avoid; the banal factory ..
Chapter 2 ~ Florida, July 28, 2011 ~ Eight Months Earlier

Chapter 2 ~ Florida, July 28, 2011 ~ Eight Months ..

A Chapter by Martine Lacombe


I lean on the horn in a futile attempt to plow my way through the concrete jungle. I have allocated exactly thirty minutes to get to the store and p..
Chapter 3 ~ Port of New York, 1920s

Chapter 3 ~ Port of New York, 1920s

A Chapter by Martine Lacombe


Francesco Moretti holds on tightly to his young bride Teresa. "Leave me here to die," she pleads meekly, all her strength seemingly leaving her ..
Chapter 4 ~ Florida, March 2, 2012 ~ Ridgeport Medical Center

Chapter 4 ~ Florida, March 2, 2012 ~ Ridgeport Med..

A Chapter by Martine Lacombe


"Unbelievable," utters Nurse Lisa Bryer, chewing the unlit cigarette that has somehow found its way back to her lips, "do you really believe that Ma..
Chapter 5 ~ Florida, August 12, 2011

Chapter 5 ~ Florida, August 12, 2011

A Chapter by Martine Lacombe


"Now, that's what I call a supermarket," extols Frank loudly, his arms wide-opened in an attempt at embracing the abundance displayed in aisle after..
About the Author

About the Author

A Chapter by Martine Lacombe


Martine Lacombe is a social commentator. The author of three acclaimed independent movie scripts, she has also penned numerous peer-reviewed medical..