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23 total reviews
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
So now Peter Allen has the facts he was after. Whether he plans to tell them what he has gleaned from the German soldier's letter, will be evident in the next gripping chapter. You have written a page turner.
Ralf
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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So now Peter Allen has the facts he was after. Whether he plans to tell them what he has gleaned from the German soldier's letter, will be evident in the next gripping chapter. You have written a page turner.
Ralf
Comment Written 16-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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Allen is a very security conscious profrssional. Everything he releases will be on a need to know basis. Many thanks for your continued work.
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
So it seems that Tom's sweet German tart, Anneliese, wasn't even part of the frolicking fun, on the occasion of his deadly accident in England. Brucker had already been conceived and was being safely formed in her body at the time of his demise.
I don't think Allen was able to find any reason to believe that Brucker was a Nazi plant, there in Cleeborough St Mary.
I didn't find any errors.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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So it seems that Tom's sweet German tart, Anneliese, wasn't even part of the frolicking fun, on the occasion of his deadly accident in England. Brucker had already been conceived and was being safely formed in her body at the time of his demise.
I don't think Allen was able to find any reason to believe that Brucker was a Nazi plant, there in Cleeborough St Mary.
I didn't find any errors.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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Thank you for your continued support in reviewing this, and awarding six stars. So you don't think this will turn into a spy story. I think I agree with you there, at least not that kind of spy story.
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You're very welcome. No, it doesn't seem to be going in that direction. It still seems to be more focused on the interaction of the family members, but it still has some elements of history and intrigue; a nice mix.
Blessings, Mary Kay
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Here comes frau Annelise and what Julia doesn't know there is a German cousin in the picture that probably she will meet soon. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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Here comes frau Annelise and what Julia doesn't know there is a German cousin in the picture that probably she will meet soon. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much for this supportive review.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-This is an excellent chapter
deserving of my last sixth star.
-It flowed well from beginning to end.
-You do a great job with Heather's storytelling.
-I feel like I am sitting there listening to her.
-I have always liked Allen, and how he
manages to direct the conversation.
-Julia is a joy, and has a spunky wit;
I like her insertions of " My German
Auntie Annaliese!"
-Heather gives good insight into her
brother's character and feelings, especially
regarding their father.
-I like the part when she says she felt
a certain realization of relief, similar to
Tom had felt about his father's passing.
-I think Heather did the right thing by
reading all of Annaliese's letters and
then sending a reply to her.
-She obviously wasn't very much
in love with Tom!
-What will be interesting is to see
what Allen does with all of this information.
-This was very well done!!
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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-This is an excellent chapter
deserving of my last sixth star.
-It flowed well from beginning to end.
-You do a great job with Heather's storytelling.
-I feel like I am sitting there listening to her.
-I have always liked Allen, and how he
manages to direct the conversation.
-Julia is a joy, and has a spunky wit;
I like her insertions of " My German
Auntie Annaliese!"
-Heather gives good insight into her
brother's character and feelings, especially
regarding their father.
-I like the part when she says she felt
a certain realization of relief, similar to
Tom had felt about his father's passing.
-I think Heather did the right thing by
reading all of Annaliese's letters and
then sending a reply to her.
-She obviously wasn't very much
in love with Tom!
-What will be interesting is to see
what Allen does with all of this information.
-This was very well done!!
Comment Written 15-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much for this six star review. In particular, I appreciated the comments on the various characters reactions.
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You are very welcome and deserving, and I appreciate your reply.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Enjoyed reading this chapter about Tom and Anneliese and knowing their son is the German soldier. Well told through Heather's conversation Jim, great read. Cheers valda
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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Enjoyed reading this chapter about Tom and Anneliese and knowing their son is the German soldier. Well told through Heather's conversation Jim, great read. Cheers valda
Comment Written 15-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much for this supportive, six star review. It is much appreciated.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
The more I read, the more Tom Joliffe seems to me a womaniser born and bred. I wonder what would have happened if he hadn't been killed at that specific point in time. Bigamy? a new flame (or several)?
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2021
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The more I read, the more Tom Joliffe seems to me a womaniser born and bred. I wonder what would have happened if he hadn't been killed at that specific point in time. Bigamy? a new flame (or several)?
Comment Written 15-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2021
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And all because he was led into in Book 1 by Hettie who in turn was groomed by an expert etc. I think it all depends on the partners one takes up. A bad initial experience can lead to frigidity or mere tolerance in the female and a total ineptitude in the male. At least Tom was good at it (about the only thing he was good at) thanks to Hettie's showing him the way.
Many thanks for this perceptive review.
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Ah, I see you are trying to convince me I have time to read book I - not just yet I fear. There are too many interesting things emerging on FS just at the moment. And as you youself wrote, time presses.
Comment from tfawcus
Once again, you use the interjections of other family members well to break the narrative and to remind us that this isn't just a social visit, but that Peter Allen is on a delicate fishing expedition.
You have rounded out Tom Jolliffe's character in a way that makes the illegitimate son believable. while at the same time showing the stark contrast between the huntin', shootin', fishin' set and the hard-working far workers who sustain their wealth.
The question remains abut how Allen is going to use this tale of Auntie Anneliese as leverage to turn the downed prisoner-of-war.
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2021
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Once again, you use the interjections of other family members well to break the narrative and to remind us that this isn't just a social visit, but that Peter Allen is on a delicate fishing expedition.
You have rounded out Tom Jolliffe's character in a way that makes the illegitimate son believable. while at the same time showing the stark contrast between the huntin', shootin', fishin' set and the hard-working far workers who sustain their wealth.
The question remains abut how Allen is going to use this tale of Auntie Anneliese as leverage to turn the downed prisoner-of-war.
Comment Written 14-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2021
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Thank you for this six star review. I cheated a bit giving the turning task to Venables, because I felt that turning such a character would be a very easy task. The difficult jobe that Allen kept for himself is ensuring that the man is not a Nazi plant.
I appreciate very much the way you showup the social angle of my writing. No one else does that,
Comment from Sanku
I don't thing the German girl was a gold digger .Or she could have at least mentioned the child in the hope of getting something .I like the way the story is unfolding via heather's conversation. I am sure by this time Allan can more or less sure that no spying is involved.
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2021
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I don't thing the German girl was a gold digger .Or she could have at least mentioned the child in the hope of getting something .I like the way the story is unfolding via heather's conversation. I am sure by this time Allan can more or less sure that no spying is involved.
Comment Written 14-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2021
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The views of my characters are not necessarily the views of the author. Lol. Many thanks for this review
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Captivating! As always, I get caught up in the splendid dialog and the richness of the narrative. Masterful incorporation of backstory--much appreciated!
typo: His neck were broke any road=>ANYROAD, so that were that.
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2021
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Captivating! As always, I get caught up in the splendid dialog and the richness of the narrative. Masterful incorporation of backstory--much appreciated!
typo: His neck were broke any road=>ANYROAD, so that were that.
Comment Written 14-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much for this review and for picking up on that typo. Much appreciated.
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
Well, PANTYGYNT:
It appears that "Aunt Anneliese" failed to mention to Heather (or Tom, for that matter, while she still thought he was alive) that she might be carrying Tom's child. I find that very interesting, especially if she was so set on marrying him. This is going to become very interesting.
Rdfrdmom2
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2021
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Well, PANTYGYNT:
It appears that "Aunt Anneliese" failed to mention to Heather (or Tom, for that matter, while she still thought he was alive) that she might be carrying Tom's child. I find that very interesting, especially if she was so set on marrying him. This is going to become very interesting.
Rdfrdmom2
Comment Written 13-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2021
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You make a good point there. Perhaps she couldnn't be sure or was waiting for 'the right moment'.