The French Letter
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Comment from pome lover
well, Mr. Fawcus, I haven't had the pleasure of reading your other chapters, but this one is fascinating. Fast and interesting reading. I hope the poor man is released.
That is surely some list of characters!
I imagine your real life experiences fueled this book.
very nice.
pome lover
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2019
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well, Mr. Fawcus, I haven't had the pleasure of reading your other chapters, but this one is fascinating. Fast and interesting reading. I hope the poor man is released.
That is surely some list of characters!
I imagine your real life experiences fueled this book.
very nice.
pome lover
Comment Written 15-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2019
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I appreciate your time, dropping by to review this chapter, also your generous comments. Yes, there are some parts of the story that have grown out of personal experiences, but not this one, thankfully!
Comment from w.j.debi
This chapter starts with such depressing despondency. The prisoners don't have music hope for release or relief. I like how you cut to Helen and her escape. Hope has broken through and raised its beautiful head. Okay that's one good thing. Now we have to wait to find out how Charles gets out of this awful situation.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2019
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This chapter starts with such depressing despondency. The prisoners don't have music hope for release or relief. I like how you cut to Helen and her escape. Hope has broken through and raised its beautiful head. Okay that's one good thing. Now we have to wait to find out how Charles gets out of this awful situation.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2019
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Thanks, WJ. I appreciate your comments about the contrasts and balance in this chapter.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
As I read this chapter it took me back to my dad, a POW in WW2 wondering what his thoughts were, were they like Charles, full of home. But then I in comes Helen, kick-boxing her way out of jail leaving her jailer neatly packaged. Great chapter Tony,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2019
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As I read this chapter it took me back to my dad, a POW in WW2 wondering what his thoughts were, were they like Charles, full of home. But then I in comes Helen, kick-boxing her way out of jail leaving her jailer neatly packaged. Great chapter Tony,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 14-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2019
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Another six! You?re very kind. I?ve often wondered what one might do to maintain sanity in jail. Hanging on to the good times would help, I imagine. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Interesting turn of events in this chapter, Tony. I wonder how Helen will be able to rescue Charles. But with her knowledge of the area and the fact that she speaks the language, I believe she will do so with flair. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Interesting turn of events in this chapter, Tony. I wonder how Helen will be able to rescue Charles. But with her knowledge of the area and the fact that she speaks the language, I believe she will do so with flair. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 14-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Thanks, Jan. I hope she has something up her sleeve. Wouldn?t want him languishing too long!
Comment from Ulla
Hi Tony, This is a great chapter. I have to say that Helen is a resourceful lass, and I'm sure she will figure out a way to get Brandon out of that hell hole. How all this tie into the letter I'm not quite sure. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Hi Tony, This is a great chapter. I have to say that Helen is a resourceful lass, and I'm sure she will figure out a way to get Brandon out of that hell hole. How all this tie into the letter I'm not quite sure. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 14-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Thanks, Ulla. I hope he gets out soon. Difficult having the narrator behind bars! LOL
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter and a detailed description of the cruelness and bad policy one can find in foreign prisons, they don't care if you are guilty of not they just beat you up for no reason.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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A very well-written chapter and a detailed description of the cruelness and bad policy one can find in foreign prisons, they don't care if you are guilty of not they just beat you up for no reason.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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That?s for sure! Thanks for your review and comments. All the best, Tony
Comment from damommy
Poor Charles. What a nightmarish place to be in. There's no such thing as prisoner's rights in those places. I'm amazed at what Helen was able to accomplish. Things will be looking up soon. I'd like to get Charles back home, even though he's lost his lovely little cottage.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Poor Charles. What a nightmarish place to be in. There's no such thing as prisoner's rights in those places. I'm amazed at what Helen was able to accomplish. Things will be looking up soon. I'd like to get Charles back home, even though he's lost his lovely little cottage.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Thanks, Yvonne. I expect he?d share your sentiments!
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
Oh man! What a place to stop as I was just getting all settled in to see how Helen had been getting on through all this - I am guessing better than he is as she actually is the stronger of the two from my perspective. I loved the beautifully picturesque flashbacks to gentler times - quite appropriate since that is naturally the sort of solace the mind seeks in times of severe stress. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Oh man! What a place to stop as I was just getting all settled in to see how Helen had been getting on through all this - I am guessing better than he is as she actually is the stronger of the two from my perspective. I loved the beautifully picturesque flashbacks to gentler times - quite appropriate since that is naturally the sort of solace the mind seeks in times of severe stress. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Many thanks. Glad you thought the flashbacks worked. Yes, in many ways Helen does seem to be the stronger one.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
In inland or foreign, man is under the rule of law almost same everywhere, and when there is will, there is a way, nice thematic, plot and climax maturation; well said, well done.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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In inland or foreign, man is under the rule of law almost same everywhere, and when there is will, there is a way, nice thematic, plot and climax maturation; well said, well done.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Many thanks for your review and comments. Appreciated. Tony.
Comment from Mistydawn
Good for Hellen. I'm so glad she did what she did. And the PInk ribbon, nice touch. It added more humiliation to his beat down. Showed him he's not as tough as he thinks. The chapter is well-written, very interesting. I look forward to finding out what Helen does next.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Good for Hellen. I'm so glad she did what she did. And the PInk ribbon, nice touch. It added more humiliation to his beat down. Showed him he's not as tough as he thinks. The chapter is well-written, very interesting. I look forward to finding out what Helen does next.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2019
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Many thanks for your review and comments. Appreciated. Tony.