The French Letter
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Comment from TheStoryMan
Whew! That was awfully close! I'm glad that Charles and Helen were able to get out. Somehow I don't think this was accidental. Charles has had some mishaps.
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2019
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Whew! That was awfully close! I'm glad that Charles and Helen were able to get out. Somehow I don't think this was accidental. Charles has had some mishaps.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2019
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Many thanks for your review, StoryMan. I appreciate your observations.
Best wishes, Tony
Comment from the13thpoet
Ver nice piece of writing. The story was well written and well told. I was engaged from beginning to end. You created great imagery, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Ver nice piece of writing. The story was well written and well told. I was engaged from beginning to end. You created great imagery, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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I appreciate your kind words. Thank you. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from estory
I liked the descriptions of the fire, you had a good action scene there, we feel the flames, we see them, we feel Charles' pain with the scratch throat and the searing lungs. We see him and Helen diving out the window, scrambling to get away. I'm not sure if it's a realistic reaction from Charles. He seems not shaken up enough; I think if I lost everything in a fire, I would be distraught over a loss of a whole accumulated lifetime. Pictures, memories of my mother and father; that would bother me, and shake me up. Not to mention all the things that have to be replaced. He seems ready to start a new life, a bit too easily. estory
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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I liked the descriptions of the fire, you had a good action scene there, we feel the flames, we see them, we feel Charles' pain with the scratch throat and the searing lungs. We see him and Helen diving out the window, scrambling to get away. I'm not sure if it's a realistic reaction from Charles. He seems not shaken up enough; I think if I lost everything in a fire, I would be distraught over a loss of a whole accumulated lifetime. Pictures, memories of my mother and father; that would bother me, and shake me up. Not to mention all the things that have to be replaced. He seems ready to start a new life, a bit too easily. estory
Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019
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Maybe the full impact will hit him later. At the moment, I think he just feels lucky to be alive.
Comment from lyenochka
You did a superb job describing the fire and the almost dying from inhalation of the smoke! I guess it's too early for Charles to even think about what all he lost and perhaps the passion that he and Helen share will cover for the loss and help him move forward.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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You did a superb job describing the fire and the almost dying from inhalation of the smoke! I guess it's too early for Charles to even think about what all he lost and perhaps the passion that he and Helen share will cover for the loss and help him move forward.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Helen. I had to do a bit of research for this one.
Comment from flylikeaneagle
TFawcus: you write with a gripping action with the fire.
They ignored the steaming kettle and the fire place logs
causing smoke. You wrote that they got out safely through
the window. I like that you added Helen was at his side.
flylikeaneagle Congrats for being a wonderful novelist.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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TFawcus: you write with a gripping action with the fire.
They ignored the steaming kettle and the fire place logs
causing smoke. You wrote that they got out safely through
the window. I like that you added Helen was at his side.
flylikeaneagle Congrats for being a wonderful novelist.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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I appreciate your kind comments and summary of the action. Many thanks for dropping by to read and review.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job detailing the fire and aftermath, Tony This is a great addition to your novel. I like the way Charles sees it as a way of giving up the past. Perhaps he is thinking now of forgetting about the letter and concentrating on the present??? Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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You did a great job detailing the fire and aftermath, Tony This is a great addition to your novel. I like the way Charles sees it as a way of giving up the past. Perhaps he is thinking now of forgetting about the letter and concentrating on the present??? Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 23-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Thanks very much, Jan. I had to do a bit of research for this one. As for the letter? Who knows? It may still have a part to play.
Comment from diamondbogle
I really liked this. It flowed well and I didnt see any mistakes. I like how I got a clear image in my head of what I believed was happening. Overall very well done.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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I really liked this. It flowed well and I didnt see any mistakes. I like how I got a clear image in my head of what I believed was happening. Overall very well done.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Thanks again. I'd be cautious about cut-and-paste reviews, though. Easy money but against site rules. Just saying.
Comment from royowen
It's funny how different people handle loss, some would be devastated, but someone like your character Charoes, feel a sense of unburdening, much like someone forgiven for all their transgressions, like a pack animal relieved at the end of the day. Well done, good job, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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It's funny how different people handle loss, some would be devastated, but someone like your character Charoes, feel a sense of unburdening, much like someone forgiven for all their transgressions, like a pack animal relieved at the end of the day. Well done, good job, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 23-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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It's interesting. I have known people who have lost almost everything in bushfires. Yet, in some cases, they seem to have come out stronger. Tragedy can do much to alter one's priorities.
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"Take my yoke upon you, and learn if me"
Comment from Artasylum
Man oh Man... a second chance at life indeed... It certainly reprioritizes your grocery list of needs and wants... his kept me hopping the whole time... thanks, di
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Man oh Man... a second chance at life indeed... It certainly reprioritizes your grocery list of needs and wants... his kept me hopping the whole time... thanks, di
Comment Written 23-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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It's interesting. I have known people who have lost almost everything in bushfires. Yet, in some cases, they seem to have come out stronger. As you say, tragedy can do much to alter one's priorities.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter. The fire may have destroyed all the material things that can be replaced if needed, but it is more important to survive and save lives than materialistic things.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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A very well-written chapter. The fire may have destroyed all the material things that can be replaced if needed, but it is more important to survive and save lives than materialistic things.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Thanks very much for your review and comments, Sandra. Always appreciated. Best wishes, Tony