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Book 2 of the Cleeborough Mill Trilogy

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Comment from damommy
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He's going to need medical attention of some kind with that arm. I expect they will go to Tommy and Heather's farm. I don't know if they will show themselves, or will be discovered. This does not bode well for the home folks

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021
    The next two weeks (four postings) will make it all clear. War is un predictable. Many thanks for your thoughts in review.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
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Dear jim, This particular post leaves the reader to wonder if these German soldiers, will encounter anyone from The Jericho farm, And what will happen then?
And even more importantly, what role the mill may play in this part of the story.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021
    The mill is already playing a role for them. Where do you think they are? Many thanks for your concearned review.
Comment from Judy Lawless
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This is a major twist in the story, but I see how the mill is still being involved. It will be interesting to see what happens next. Presumably someone from the Bosch family will find them. Well done.

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 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021
    Another loose end to be drawn in later. Many thanks for reading and reviewing.&
Comment from Ulla
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Hi Jim, just for a few moment I was confused thinking it was Jack who had crashed, until I recognised that it was the Germans. As I speak German, I was impressed with yours.
It's a clever turn you are making, letting us see it through a German's indoctrinated eye. As always, it's very well written. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021
    Another loose end that will be pulled together in the end. Thanks for the linguistic compliment but it is owed to Google Translate and Helen (Lyenochka) as final moderator. Many thanks for this six-star review. It is much appreciated.
Comment from Sherry Asbury
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Such a writer you are!! This was fascinating and your German was spot on...I certainly hope there will be more to this story - more of anything from you is welcome and hoped for!! This reader felt as if she was right there...not always so when reading stories. Fine work, sir, excellent write!!

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021
    Thank you so much for this six star review. I did have a German speaker to edit my German so I can't really claim the credit for that, but i am so pleased that you felt you were right there.
reply by Sherry Asbury on 21-Apr-2021
    You write wonderful stories
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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I had a shock for a moment, thinking that Jack had crashed, but it was the Germans. I remember when my eldest son was learning German at school and I helped a bit, it had many words that were similar the English. As does Spanish. So, now we have Germans in hiding, I wonder how long it will be before they are found. With a broken arm, he won't be able to do much. Excellent chapter, Jim, just one tiny error, below. Your finger hit the G. :)) Sandra xx

Without a compass, thge pilot

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 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021
    Thank you so much for this fine review. I got some help from a German Speaker before finally going to press.
reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 21-Apr-2021
    I thought you spoke fluent German!! Lol, it was really well written.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021
    It was Helen and her husband who corrected what I had written.
reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 21-Apr-2021
    Oh, are they German? Or just fluent?
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021
    Helen and her husband? I think there is some connection.
Comment from roof35
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This exploration of the war from a Nazi pilot's viewpoint is an unique look at the other side. Why man has to hate man is the unanswered question still today. I think this is an outstanding chapter for your book. I did note a small typo: "Without a compass THGE pilot." Assume it should be "the."

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021
    Thank you so much for this fine, six-star review. Thank you for catching on to the chapter's unique quality.