The Wash Woman
A Story of Courage28 total reviews
Comment from writer723
I very much enjoyed reading your excellent story. It really drew me in and captured my attention from start to finish. I found myself rooting for the main character all the way and wishing the best for the individual. Your depiction of this situation was quite emotional and touching to me. Your descriptive skills are exceptional and you express yourself very well.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2021
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I very much enjoyed reading your excellent story. It really drew me in and captured my attention from start to finish. I found myself rooting for the main character all the way and wishing the best for the individual. Your depiction of this situation was quite emotional and touching to me. Your descriptive skills are exceptional and you express yourself very well.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and kind compliments, dear writer. The stars are an added blessing. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :))
Comment from l.raven
Hi Sally, and this is why your going to win the contest...
I read this before...but went to vote...and forgot to review it...
I love your story told my sweet friend...
Victoria was just a down to earth lady...I was sorry her husband never made it back...but she had a big heart...
and was able to make it on her own...
so very well written sweet girl...I read it twice...
and the picture...perfect...love you...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2021
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Hi Sally, and this is why your going to win the contest...
I read this before...but went to vote...and forgot to review it...
I love your story told my sweet friend...
Victoria was just a down to earth lady...I was sorry her husband never made it back...but she had a big heart...
and was able to make it on her own...
so very well written sweet girl...I read it twice...
and the picture...perfect...love you...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 19-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2021
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Aw? thank you, dearest Linda. I won the contest just today. I?m so very honored. Thank you for the encouragement in my work. Sending you my best today, and love and blessings for always,
Sal XOs?xos?
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I had know doubt you would win...sending you my best as well...and much love and blessing to you...always...your so welcome my sweet friend...xxoo
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Of course this incident started WW1 and you included a little bit of history in your washerwoman story Sally and I liked your well researched story and you win my vote here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2021
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Of course this incident started WW1 and you included a little bit of history in your washerwoman story Sally and I liked your well researched story and you win my vote here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 17-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous rating and compliments, dear Dolly. I?ve been watching for my British friends on this story. So glad you liked it.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Another wonderful story about a wash woman, who gained several friends through washing of laundry in the neighborhood. I can remember the days also when we hung clothes out to dry....love the fresh smell of sheets.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2021
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Another wonderful story about a wash woman, who gained several friends through washing of laundry in the neighborhood. I can remember the days also when we hung clothes out to dry....love the fresh smell of sheets.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous compliments, dear Rosemary. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
The war certainly had its effect on Victoria. One would say that she was indeed an angel. If this were a true story it would be utterly amazing for someone to assume responsibility for so much laundry for free.
Ralf
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2021
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The war certainly had its effect on Victoria. One would say that she was indeed an angel. If this were a true story it would be utterly amazing for someone to assume responsibility for so much laundry for free.
Ralf
Comment Written 17-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the super kind review and generous compliments, dear Ralf. Both are so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment from Begin Again
A wonderful and well written story for the flashback contest. You shared a bit of history but showed us both the stench of war and the freshness of a woman willing to give of herself. Well done!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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A wonderful and well written story for the flashback contest. You shared a bit of history but showed us both the stench of war and the freshness of a woman willing to give of herself. Well done!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 15-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous compliments, Carol dear. Blessings always,
Sal XOs
Comment from Bill Schott
This story of the fictional Victoria Haines Prescott, "...saint and angel...", was riveting. I loved seeing this woman respond to adversity with kindness and self-sacrifice. Terrific.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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This story of the fictional Victoria Haines Prescott, "...saint and angel...", was riveting. I loved seeing this woman respond to adversity with kindness and self-sacrifice. Terrific.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and super stars for my historical fiction work. I haven't written anything like this in awhile and had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Thank you again for your generosity, dear Bill. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs...
Comment from WalkerMan
Although this story is fiction in a historical setting, it is written with such detail that the reader feels like an on-site witness to it all, as though it really happened just as described.
As in so many your stories, there is a selfless heart full of love at work, making the lives of others better, even in the worst of times. Yes, Victoria Haines Prescott is an Earth Angel to her neighbors.
Superb, and aptly illustrated.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2021
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Although this story is fiction in a historical setting, it is written with such detail that the reader feels like an on-site witness to it all, as though it really happened just as described.
As in so many your stories, there is a selfless heart full of love at work, making the lives of others better, even in the worst of times. Yes, Victoria Haines Prescott is an Earth Angel to her neighbors.
Superb, and aptly illustrated.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous compliments and stars! I haven?t written a short of this magnitude in awhile. It came to me so vividly, I just had to polish it, and enter the contest. It seemed appropriate for the theme with Victoria?s flashbacks. Sending you my best today, and blessings always,
Sal :))
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You are most welcome, Sal. I greatly enjoy ALL your stories of this kind. Your stories remind me of the Walter Cronkite TV historical story series, You Are There, many decades ago; but you accomplish it all with only written text. :)) -- Mike
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Thank you, again. This means the world to me.
Sal :))
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You are again welcome, Sal. :)) -- Mike
Comment from BethShelby
This is a excellent story of the war years in England and how even a Colonel's wife was willing do the laundry for others. Something tramatic times brings out the best in people as it did in her case. I wonder if that could happen now.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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This is a excellent story of the war years in England and how even a Colonel's wife was willing do the laundry for others. Something tramatic times brings out the best in people as it did in her case. I wonder if that could happen now.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much for stopping in for this. I've not written a historical work in awhile. Although this is fiction, there's a lot of truth in it and valuable war history that should never be forgotten. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs...
Comment from ShirleyT1
What an excellent story you've written for the Flashback Fiction contest. I enjoyed reading the story, and catching up on a bit of history as well. I love the name Ashley, by the way. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2021
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What an excellent story you've written for the Flashback Fiction contest. I enjoyed reading the story, and catching up on a bit of history as well. I love the name Ashley, by the way. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 15-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much for the lovely review, dear Shirley. I?m so pleased you enjoyed my entry. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xoxo