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Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Peter Allen has finally laid out to Heather, the reason for his visit. That being her brother Tom, kind of surprises her, but she cooperates willingly to fill in some of the times and why and when they happened. The story is flowing well, as she reveals the somewhat selfish years of her brother Tom.
Ralf
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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Peter Allen has finally laid out to Heather, the reason for his visit. That being her brother Tom, kind of surprises her, but she cooperates willingly to fill in some of the times and why and when they happened. The story is flowing well, as she reveals the somewhat selfish years of her brother Tom.
Ralf
Comment Written 16-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much for reviewing these back numbers. It is much appreciated.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-That is quite an image for your story,
and description to go with it.
-Allen always has a way of getting
people to open up, and Heather
was willing to do so.
-I think it's because he allows the
other person to take the lead.
-She tells a good story about the
years Allen was interested in, and
painted a good word picture of
what things were like, especially
when she got to the part about
her father, and the threat hanging
over Tom.
-She knew the dynamics of the family
very well and could be objective,
especially since so much time has gone by.
-Now I wonder what kinds of questions
Allen will have, and what it is he wants to know.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
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-That is quite an image for your story,
and description to go with it.
-Allen always has a way of getting
people to open up, and Heather
was willing to do so.
-I think it's because he allows the
other person to take the lead.
-She tells a good story about the
years Allen was interested in, and
painted a good word picture of
what things were like, especially
when she got to the part about
her father, and the threat hanging
over Tom.
-She knew the dynamics of the family
very well and could be objective,
especially since so much time has gone by.
-Now I wonder what kinds of questions
Allen will have, and what it is he wants to know.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
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Thank you for this review. You have produced a sound analysis of Heather's character here and there will be more to come as gradually the truth emerges.
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You are quite welcome, and I look forward to learning the truth. I am glad you liked the analysis of Heather's character. She has been a good one, along with Tommy and the children.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
It is good to see Peter firmly ensconsed once again in Jericho farm, and once again trying to wheedle out secrets and memories from the Bache family. I hope he succeeds and finds the answers he is hoping for.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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It is good to see Peter firmly ensconsed once again in Jericho farm, and once again trying to wheedle out secrets and memories from the Bache family. I hope he succeeds and finds the answers he is hoping for.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much for readi g and reviewing this chapter.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Jim, so the story is unfolding and we get more news all the time. It can't have been easy to live in the shadow of his father and the feeling that he was on probation. Now, will we get some new information, I wonder. As always it's a joy to read. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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Hi Jim, so the story is unfolding and we get more news all the time. It can't have been easy to live in the shadow of his father and the feeling that he was on probation. Now, will we get some new information, I wonder. As always it's a joy to read. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 05-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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Many thanks for this review. It is much appreciated
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Very good description of the shower, the 'medieval bestiary'.Interesting conversation between Heath and Peter and good insight to what it was like for Tom. A good read Jim, cheers valda
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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Very good description of the shower, the 'medieval bestiary'.Interesting conversation between Heath and Peter and good insight to what it was like for Tom. A good read Jim, cheers valda
Comment Written 04-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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Many thanks for this six-star review. Much appreciated.
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
PANTYGYNT:
Due to work constraints recently, I have fallen way behind in reviewing my favorite authors. I did read your previous chapter but I did not review it formally so I just keep reading. Peter Allen is quite the investigator without trying to destroy people in the midst of things. I like that about him.
Jan
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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PANTYGYNT:
Due to work constraints recently, I have fallen way behind in reviewing my favorite authors. I did read your previous chapter but I did not review it formally so I just keep reading. Peter Allen is quite the investigator without trying to destroy people in the midst of things. I like that about him.
Jan
Comment Written 04-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2021
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Many thanks for reading and reviewing. I have tried to create in Allen an efficient and yet sympathetic character, so I am particularly grateful for your comment in that direction.
Comment from estory
This interesting conversation between Heather and Allen throws some sympathetic light on Tom Jolliffe, and complicates the story somewhat. I like the realistic dialogue and how this story seems to weave together through it, like a discussion of two people sitting in a TV set. It is all very visual really, I could envision this as some kind of TV serial show, like Dowton Abbey or Upstairs Downstairs. estory
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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This interesting conversation between Heather and Allen throws some sympathetic light on Tom Jolliffe, and complicates the story somewhat. I like the realistic dialogue and how this story seems to weave together through it, like a discussion of two people sitting in a TV set. It is all very visual really, I could envision this as some kind of TV serial show, like Dowton Abbey or Upstairs Downstairs. estory
Comment Written 04-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much for these comments. It seems I have achieved my aim as that was what I was aiming for.
Comment from Zan Zan
So far everything looks good.
Dialogue on point. The flow of things, great.
Your not #1 spot on the rankings for no reason.
Keep this up, more to u in life
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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So far everything looks good.
Dialogue on point. The flow of things, great.
Your not #1 spot on the rankings for no reason.
Keep this up, more to u in life
Comment Written 04-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Thank you for reading and reviewing this chapter.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
'Nouveau riche, mum?' Julia prompted.
Yup, sometimes being end out to improve your image in society might work against and this is what happened to the heir of Jeriko that surprisingly now we know he has a german son:) Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings,
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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'Nouveau riche, mum?' Julia prompted.
Yup, sometimes being end out to improve your image in society might work against and this is what happened to the heir of Jeriko that surprisingly now we know he has a german son:) Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings,
Comment Written 04-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Thank you for this positive review and for concentrating on the social climbing aspect which was what caused Tom's fall.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Gripping dialog--I became absorbed into the time travel aspect--fleshes out the piece esp. for the benefit of those whose memories are hazy AND who miissed some of it! Masterful work. Glad to see that Jack is not dead--hope he's not under torture as POW.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Gripping dialog--I became absorbed into the time travel aspect--fleshes out the piece esp. for the benefit of those whose memories are hazy AND who miissed some of it! Masterful work. Glad to see that Jack is not dead--hope he's not under torture as POW.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2021
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Thank you for this complimentary review, especially the comment concerning the dialogue.