Question 1

Where did the author find the roll-top desk?

Accepted Answer

The author found the roll-top desk in a junk shop in Bridport. It was made of oak and was in a very bad condition, but he decided to buy it and restore it.

Question 2

How much did the author pay for the old desk?

Accepted Answer

The author paid very little money for the old roll-top desk because it was in a damaged condition, showing signs of both fire and water damage.

Question 3

What did the author find inside the secret drawer?

Accepted Answer

Inside the secret drawer, the author found a small black tin box with a piece of lined sticky paper taped to its top, bearing a note written in handwriting.

Question 4

Whose letter was found inside the tin box?

Accepted Answer

Inside the tin box, there was a letter written by Jim Macpherson, an officer in the English army, addressed to his wife Connie.

Question 5

What date was written on the top of the letter found in the box?

Accepted Answer

The date written at the top of the letter was December 26, 1914, describing the events that took place on Christmas Day.

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