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Viewing comments for Chapter 17 "The Limbo Years"Book 2 of the Cleeborough Mill Trilogy
33 total reviews
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
This chapter should prove most helpful to Peter Allen since Tommy and Heather Bache seem to have so much they can add to his gathering of information. The circumstances before and after their inheritance, his of the Mill and hers of the Farm, are quite important. Mr. Allen should be very pleased with this meeting.
Ralf
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2021
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This chapter should prove most helpful to Peter Allen since Tommy and Heather Bache seem to have so much they can add to his gathering of information. The circumstances before and after their inheritance, his of the Mill and hers of the Farm, are quite important. Mr. Allen should be very pleased with this meeting.
Ralf
Comment Written 18-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2021
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Thank you so much for continuing your catch-up with this six-star review.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Tommy put up a good argument with Heather's father, reading through the dialogue was easy to picture the scene.
Oh the scone with strawberry jam sounds yummy. Great chapter, well written, enjoyed the read.
cheers
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2021
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Tommy put up a good argument with Heather's father, reading through the dialogue was easy to picture the scene.
Oh the scone with strawberry jam sounds yummy. Great chapter, well written, enjoyed the read.
cheers
Comment Written 06-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2021
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Heather will no doubt be pleased that you obtained vicarious enjoyment from her scones. Much as I did from your review. Many thanks indeed.
Comment from roof35
I found it interesting to find out how Tommy and Heather ended up together. As a reader I'm glad Heather got a second chance at love. This chapter is well written and well illustrated.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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I found it interesting to find out how Tommy and Heather ended up together. As a reader I'm glad Heather got a second chance at love. This chapter is well written and well illustrated.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Some people get all the luck don't they? Many thanks for this six-star review.
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
My compliments to you on both an extremely well written, involved and complex chapter of this book, and its high ATB rating! I must admit that I read it through the first time while I was sleepy, and had to go back and read it a second time, with a clear mind, to fully understand the intricacies of the plot, history and relationships described in it. I didn't find any errors.
In your Notes, you mentioned a Mill Trilogy of books... I know there's the current book you're posting, in progress; then before that, there's The Maid of the Mill. I noticed before that, in your portfolio, a fantasy novel, but I didn't think that was connected in any way to the Mill series. Are you planning a third novel, after this one?
It's interesting how, up until this point, we had so many Toms, that we could hardly keep track of them, and now Tom Bache is the only one left alive. Of course, Tom Warburton, though deceased, is still very much in the story, because the events of his life and death are still under study, and open to scrutiny. I'm looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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My compliments to you on both an extremely well written, involved and complex chapter of this book, and its high ATB rating! I must admit that I read it through the first time while I was sleepy, and had to go back and read it a second time, with a clear mind, to fully understand the intricacies of the plot, history and relationships described in it. I didn't find any errors.
In your Notes, you mentioned a Mill Trilogy of books... I know there's the current book you're posting, in progress; then before that, there's The Maid of the Mill. I noticed before that, in your portfolio, a fantasy novel, but I didn't think that was connected in any way to the Mill series. Are you planning a third novel, after this one?
It's interesting how, up until this point, we had so many Toms, that we could hardly keep track of them, and now Tom Bache is the only one left alive. Of course, Tom Warburton, though deceased, is still very much in the story, because the events of his life and death are still under study, and open to scrutiny. I'm looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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Thank you for this kind review. you are right. My first novel, Reluctant Star has nothing to do with the the trilogy, and yes there is a third novel, currently in its initial draft form. That will follow on here once this one is complete. I reckon I have enough material to keep me posting here till Christmas or even just into the New Year.
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You're very welcome, Jim.
Wow! Thanks for the heads-up. That sounds exciting. Best wishes and blessings, Mary Kay
Comment from muffinmama
I'm running out of superlatives (and have no more 6 stars left). I'm impressed with Peter Allan's interrogation technique, his ability to rein in his curiosity and allow the story to unfold. No matter how close to the chest someone is, he still wants to tell his story, and that's what Allan counts on.
This is a quieter chapter, but important character information is revealed.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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I'm running out of superlatives (and have no more 6 stars left). I'm impressed with Peter Allan's interrogation technique, his ability to rein in his curiosity and allow the story to unfold. No matter how close to the chest someone is, he still wants to tell his story, and that's what Allan counts on.
This is a quieter chapter, but important character information is revealed.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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Thank you for this review. This chapter goes some way to fill the gap between Hettie's death, which ended Book 1 of the trilogy, and Heather's marriage. Both readers and Allen are now on an equal footing.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Thanks for sharing the picture
and the notes.
-The chapter is very good,
and flows well as the
conversation continues with
Allen. I like how you tell it
from Tommy and Heather's viewpoint.
-We certainly learn a lot
of what went on between the
end of Book One and now.
-Apparently Tom J. never changed
his ways, and it was a good thing
he didn't change the will.
-We see the relationship of Tommy
and Heather become close as friends
with him trying to help her with the farm.
-Heather always had a good head for
business and managed to run the farm
with Tommy's help.
-The ending is very interesting, too.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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-Thanks for sharing the picture
and the notes.
-The chapter is very good,
and flows well as the
conversation continues with
Allen. I like how you tell it
from Tommy and Heather's viewpoint.
-We certainly learn a lot
of what went on between the
end of Book One and now.
-Apparently Tom J. never changed
his ways, and it was a good thing
he didn't change the will.
-We see the relationship of Tommy
and Heather become close as friends
with him trying to help her with the farm.
-Heather always had a good head for
business and managed to run the farm
with Tommy's help.
-The ending is very interesting, too.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for this six-star review. This chapter intentionally goes some way to fill the gap between Hettie's death, which ended Book 1 of the trilogy, and Heather's marriage. Both readers and Allen are now on an equal footing.
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You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review. It's nice to know we are on an equal footing!
Comment from tfawcus
There's an art to handling a three-way conversation in print, rather more difficult than one between two people. You seem to have mastered it, for the flow is natural, the different points of view are clear, and the impetus of the story is maintained. I enjoyed this chapter for the way in which it slowly reveals backstory in the natural course of conversation, also for the way in which it keeps us firmly fixed in the period.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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There's an art to handling a three-way conversation in print, rather more difficult than one between two people. You seem to have mastered it, for the flow is natural, the different points of view are clear, and the impetus of the story is maintained. I enjoyed this chapter for the way in which it slowly reveals backstory in the natural course of conversation, also for the way in which it keeps us firmly fixed in the period.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Thank you for these encouraging remarks. I am glad I am teaching only poetry as I am not sure how I managed to achieve this 'art' as you call it. I just hope it stays around.
Comment from royowen
I enjoyed the continuing adventures of the Jericho farm, and how Heather's parents and Tom Joliffe all met their demise in the aftermath of Tom Warburton's departure and ultimate suicidal but very sacrificial death, he made it count, as it had a profound affect on Allen, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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I enjoyed the continuing adventures of the Jericho farm, and how Heather's parents and Tom Joliffe all met their demise in the aftermath of Tom Warburton's departure and ultimate suicidal but very sacrificial death, he made it count, as it had a profound affect on Allen, blessings Roy
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Many thanks for this encouraging review.
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Most welcome
Comment from robyn corum
Jim,
Another wonderful chapter. I can tell you are settling into your stirrups now. The characters and timeline have come full circle and are all making clear sense. When you mentioned the Titanic you won my heart for sure. That's my favorite topic. *smile*
Enjoyed!
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Jim,
Another wonderful chapter. I can tell you are settling into your stirrups now. The characters and timeline have come full circle and are all making clear sense. When you mentioned the Titanic you won my heart for sure. That's my favorite topic. *smile*
Enjoyed!
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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I rather enjoyed popping the Titanic in here as a sideline. But it was entirely possible; so many wealthy and titled families lost members in that disaster as well as all the unfortunate emigres in the steerage.
Comment from Sugarray77
I enjoyed reading this portion of the story and how it fills in all the gaps from the previous book til now... very important if this is the first read. As always, the details are well written and the dialogue genuine and enjoyable. Well done Jim.
Melissa
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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I enjoyed reading this portion of the story and how it fills in all the gaps from the previous book til now... very important if this is the first read. As always, the details are well written and the dialogue genuine and enjoyable. Well done Jim.
Melissa
Comment Written 19-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2021
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Many thanks for this encouraging review. I am pleased you continue to enjoy the story.