Comment from rspoet

Exceptional

Hello Sandra,
Poor Joe, it seems he can't win no matter what he does.
I didn't picture Joe as such a wimp. though.
Didn't they kidnap his kids, I'd think he'd be fightin' mad.
Looks like Veronica will have her hands full convincing Rosie,
but the money to raise Frances, safety and moving
closer to her family might hold some sway.
If Sir John balks, Veronica can always become the ghost of Gwendolyn again.
I think that would convince anyone from 1846 or even now. lol
Another excellent chapter in your book.
Well done.
Robert

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018

Hello, Robert,
I'm not commenting on Joe. LOL. Poor man is in trouble whichever way he goes, but.... :)) Yes, it's good to have a ghost on your side, I have a few! More answers will come a about in the next part, and more questions. :Thank you so much, my dear friend, for the lovely stars and fabulous review!! Big hugs, Sandra xxxx

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Joe didn't handle this situation very well, did he? I can't wait to see if Veronica can solve this problem. Of course, she can, but how? Once again you have a good post on your hands.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018

No, he didn't, lol, men can be just as impatient as women. Thank you so much for the lovely review, Barbara, I'm delighted you enjoyed this part. Big hugs, my friend. Sandra xx

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

The story is turning to a heated point and it seemed like the plan, Veronica is hatching would fail without the needed cooperation of Rosie. The story ended with a bad hint arousing the interest of the readers to wait for the next post. Well done.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018

Rosie has to agree or it won't happen and then.... Thank you so very much, Susan, for your lovely review. I think you'll enjoy the next part. Big hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx

Comment from Ben Colder

Exceptional

Sounds like Joe almost passed out when asked. LOL. I never found any mistakes and have been away but back now. I will try and catch up. My blessings Sandy.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018

Aww, thank you so much for the lovely 6 stars, Ben, that is so kind of you. It was a shock for the poor man, LOL, but he soon came around when he realised how much he could gain from this. Now he has to convince Rosie... but can he do that? lol Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandy. xxxx

Comment from F. Wehr3

Excellent

Whoops, that didn't go well, lol. Nice work on this part, Sandra. I think I missed a previous part, but I was able to follow along. The plan sounded simple, but Rosie's not having it.

Take care,
Russell

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018

LOL, yes, it was a big, Whoops! He just couldn't wait! Thank you so much, Russell, for another of your lovely reviews. The next part will be up in a few days to see how Veronica deals with it. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from mbroyles2

Exceptional

Joe's definitely got himself in a pickle now don't he?
Rosie doesn't seem none too pleased about his decision.
Veronica will need to intervene quick like.
Great pace to this story, and I'm amazed at how Veronica can keep her wits about her, jumping back and forth through time.
Talk about jet lag.
Great writing!
Michael

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2018

He certainly has, Michael, he just couldn't wait. I really appreciate you reading my story, Michael, you are such an amazing author that I feel so encouraged by your reviews. Thank you so much for the 6 stars, my friend and your lovely review. (I laughed my socks off at the 'jet lag! lol) Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra.

I can't wait to read your new revised story. :))

Comment from wordsfromsue

Exceptional

Oh boy... Yeah, Rosie sounds on board alright!!!

And we still don't know what Sir John's going to say about it all yet...
Very good chapter, Sandra.

:-)

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

LOL!! Thank you so much, Sue, for the lovely 6 stars! Well, Joe just had to go it alone, didn't he? He wouldn't wait like Veronica told him too, Typical man!! I'm having fun with the next part. Thanks dear friend. Big hugs, Sandra xxxx

Did you get my reply on Messenger? xxxx

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Oh, I'm sure she will when she hears the plan in its entirety. A chance to live near her mother? A way for Joe to have his own business to support his family and Francis. She will calm down and accept the deal I'm sure and Sir John should be more than happy with it. Good chapter Sandra. Hope it works for everyone's sake. Nancy

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

I'm putting the finishing touches to the next part now, Nancy, and I'm having fun with it! Thank you, my dear friend, for another lovely review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Big hugs, dear friend. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Well Rosie isn't making this plan go smoothly at all. Did Joe forget to mention the chocolate business and moving to Bristol where she'll be closer to her mom. Sheesh! Veronica should throw something heavy at her lol! Looking forward to the next chapter. Sorry I didn't catch up on the earlier chapters as I promised. First my ipad gave out on me. Then Molly was here for two days and a sleepover. Now I'm doing a brief catch up before Simone and Mason arrive for their weekend stay with us. I will catch up this week, I hope.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

Oh, Bless you, Joy, you have a life to sort out besides your FS life. I can quite understand you not having the time to catch up. But, you have a good understanding of this plot, so don't worry! You're a good friend reading what you have already. I'm glad you are still enjoying it. I hope to get the next part out on Monday or Tuesday. Enjoy your family this weekend! Big hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx

Comment from Swampfox1

Excellent

It is very well written. The only thing that I can say that I don't like is the dialect writing like Mark Twain used to do. Other than that I can tell you are a good writer. But, that is my taste and not your writing. Mark Twain was an excellent writer and so are you, from this sample I have read. Great job.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2018

Hi Swampfox, thank you for dropping in to read this part, I'm very flattered that you put me in the same class as Mark Twain! :)) The dialect is necessary if you want to give it an authentic feel. My characters go back two hundred years in this book. Mildred is only Sixty-five but her accent is authentic. I don't think it changed much over the centuries. My son has moved there and the people who've lived there for generations talk like Mildred. I expect that was the case with Mark Twain. :)) Thank you for the lovely review, I'm delighted you liked it. :) Sandra xxx