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Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Peter Allen certainly has advanced skills in persuading others to think the decisions he wants them to take come from themselves. This alone is sufficient to provide a srong chapter.
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Peter Allen certainly has advanced skills in persuading others to think the decisions he wants them to take come from themselves. This alone is sufficient to provide a srong chapter.
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reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Thank you for these kind remarks and for your review in general.
Comment from Judy Lawless
This chapter gives us a closer look into aspects of the war that many of us know nothing about. Being born after the this war, and Canadian, I know nothing much at all. I like the way you've portrayed Allen as a man who can gently persuade people to take up his suggestions as their own. It will be interesting to see what happens next.
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This chapter gives us a closer look into aspects of the war that many of us know nothing about. Being born after the this war, and Canadian, I know nothing much at all. I like the way you've portrayed Allen as a man who can gently persuade people to take up his suggestions as their own. It will be interesting to see what happens next.
Comment Written 09-May-2021
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Many thanks for this review. I look forward to reading your future reviews of my work.
Comment from damommy
Amazing how you turned this around and brought into the story. Allen certainly knew how to work his old friend Pat to get what he wanted. I think working "cloak and dagger" would be most frightening than actual combat. At least in combat, you knew where the enemy was.
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Amazing how you turned this around and brought into the story. Allen certainly knew how to work his old friend Pat to get what he wanted. I think working "cloak and dagger" would be most frightening than actual combat. At least in combat, you knew where the enemy was.
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reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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And there is more interweaving to come. The cloak and daggger work required a special kind of bravery in my opinion. Those who did it or who acted as radio operators for those who did it were remarkable people.
Many thanks for reviewing.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
It certainly seems that Peter Allen's desire to help in World War II, was well placed by heading the SIU15. His talents and knowledge of German and French would play well within that environment. The rest of the crew were well chosen and would contribute to the success of the unit.
Ralf
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It certainly seems that Peter Allen's desire to help in World War II, was well placed by heading the SIU15. His talents and knowledge of German and French would play well within that environment. The rest of the crew were well chosen and would contribute to the success of the unit.
Ralf
Comment Written 09-May-2021
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Many thanks for this six-star review. I was honoured to receive it.
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A well told story!
Comment from Jay Squires
Very professionally done, Jim, in dealing with espionage and counter espionage (I would imagine, at least later on). I like where you are taking the reader. Very direct, visceral.
Readers, like myself, who have been reading this even before this current book, appreciate how Allen has been woven between and among the other lives significant to the drama.
The bomber pilot Oberleutnant von Kühlenberg and his rear gunner Feldwebel Brücker, were processed by Allen's unit, as a matter of routine, during the springtime of 1943. [Almost as though guided by fate, eh?]
I'm enjoying this. In a lesser artist, the dots would be too easily connected between Brucker and Venable, Venable and Allen, Allen and the Bache farm in the heart of England ... and a little mill with a secret. But you've made the connectivity not only all the more plausible, but also necessary. You're a very good writer, Jim. But that's never been in question.
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Very professionally done, Jim, in dealing with espionage and counter espionage (I would imagine, at least later on). I like where you are taking the reader. Very direct, visceral.
Readers, like myself, who have been reading this even before this current book, appreciate how Allen has been woven between and among the other lives significant to the drama.
The bomber pilot Oberleutnant von Kühlenberg and his rear gunner Feldwebel Brücker, were processed by Allen's unit, as a matter of routine, during the springtime of 1943. [Almost as though guided by fate, eh?]
I'm enjoying this. In a lesser artist, the dots would be too easily connected between Brucker and Venable, Venable and Allen, Allen and the Bache farm in the heart of England ... and a little mill with a secret. But you've made the connectivity not only all the more plausible, but also necessary. You're a very good writer, Jim. But that's never been in question.
Comment Written 09-May-2021
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Thank you so much for this flattering review. It will be pulled together even tighter next week.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Peter Allen has been placed in a very important position when the war was in the early stages The bomber pilot and his rear gunner were processed by Allen's unit, as a matter of routine, during the springtime of 1943.
Venables one of Allen's interrogators, had come to the conclusion that the simple soldier, sailor or airman, often proved to be an excellent source of information.
Allen had backed his judgement from the first, and had never regretted it. Well done, Jim. Nancy:)
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Peter Allen has been placed in a very important position when the war was in the early stages The bomber pilot and his rear gunner were processed by Allen's unit, as a matter of routine, during the springtime of 1943.
Venables one of Allen's interrogators, had come to the conclusion that the simple soldier, sailor or airman, often proved to be an excellent source of information.
Allen had backed his judgement from the first, and had never regretted it. Well done, Jim. Nancy:)
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Comment Written 09-May-2021
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Thank you very much for continuing to enjoy and review this story.
Comment from roof35
I found it interesting reading how Allen manipulated his friend into thinking the intelligence job was his idea when Allen wanted it all along. Great chapter for your book.
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I found it interesting reading how Allen manipulated his friend into thinking the intelligence job was his idea when Allen wanted it all along. Great chapter for your book.
Comment Written 09-May-2021
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Manipulation is what lawyers are all about I reckon. They are a devious bunch. Many thanks for the six-star review.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I do like this story, but....I am not sure it has anything to do with the Jillifie or the Bache family. I think it's a story all of it's own and maybe should be it's own story. It's a good read, but you're mixing two stories into one.
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I do like this story, but....I am not sure it has anything to do with the Jillifie or the Bache family. I think it's a story all of it's own and maybe should be it's own story. It's a good read, but you're mixing two stories into one.
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Comment Written 09-May-2021
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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You will see how the two come together in the next post. It is in the nature of a trilogy or a saga, as this is now turning, with a fourth book beginning to take shape in the grey matter. I think you will find you keep on liking it. I hope so anyway. into in my mind
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I like your writing style, so I know I will like it. I was just wondering.
Comment from tfawcus
This Peter Allen is a clever chap! I thought you handled his conversation with the General in a masterful manner. I look forward to the meeting between Venables and Feldwebel Brücker. It should be interesting.
One SPAG: 'Not in court,' Replied Allen.
Six stars, nonetheless!
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This Peter Allen is a clever chap! I thought you handled his conversation with the General in a masterful manner. I look forward to the meeting between Venables and Feldwebel Brücker. It should be interesting.
One SPAG: 'Not in court,' Replied Allen.
Six stars, nonetheless!
Comment Written 09-May-2021
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Thank you so much for the sixth star and for pointing out that spag. It has been dealt with.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Jim, this a great new chapter an very informative as well. I can see how Allen would fit in the position he's offered during the war. His languages is an obvious bonus. And then you manage to tie it in with the two captured German pilots. It's great writing. Ulla:)))
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Hi Jim, this a great new chapter an very informative as well. I can see how Allen would fit in the position he's offered during the war. His languages is an obvious bonus. And then you manage to tie it in with the two captured German pilots. It's great writing. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 09-May-2021
reply by the author on 09-May-2021
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Thank you very much for your continued six star support. Next time you will come across further links with the past and some of the characters we have met earlier.