The world is a little more ordinary without them

Storytelling is a notable part of a family to create continuity and pass on to the next generation. This book contains a collection of stories about the Bartholomeusz brothers. Born in British Colonial Ceylon, they lived through the tumultuous events of the 20th century, overcoming adversity with resilience.

Wilfred Ainsley Bartholomeusz: Exemplary in following the law, Ainsley made the sacrifice of his time and resources in service to others, serving in the Ceylon Police for 25 years, rising to the rank of Assistant Superintendent.

Everard Frederick Bartholomeusz: A founding staff member of the Faculty of Engineering at the then University of Ceylon in Colombo, and later Head of the Department of Engineering Mathematics at the University of Peradeniya, Frederick was a rare combination of accomplished scholar and beloved teacher.

Mark Bartholomeusz: Writer, Radio Producer and Documentary Film Director, Markie was a pioneer at Radio Ceylon before concentrating on directing and producing documentary films. His short stories appeared in the World Anthology of Short Stories. The loss of his daughter Ramani Bartholomeusz plunged Markie into dementia that ravaged the mind of a humanist.

Warwick Bartholomeusz: Emulating his father’s empathetic care of patients, Warwick undertook a journey over many decades as a compassionate medical practitioner.

Dennis Stephen Bartholomeusz: A Scholar in English Literature, he was eloquent, thoughtful, and respectful, yet a critical interrogator of Shakespeare. Dennis directed several plays in Colombo at the Lionel Wendt theatre, and later in Melbourne with his students, authored several books, and academic reviews for scholarly journals. His goodness and compassion radiated a quiet influence on the people around him.