The Tor
Viewing comments for Chapter 37 "The Knock on the Door"Adventures around & upon a hill
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Comment from Jesse James Doty
I am not sure I believe all this wife's tale about the Abbott and the minister and all the monks in the allostery but I am sure I won't be fastening my seatbelt to take this violent ride into a place I no longer am interested in!
I appreciate the author's notes even though there is no warning about the violence.
Thanks for letting me off the hook!
Jesse
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2022
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I am not sure I believe all this wife's tale about the Abbott and the minister and all the monks in the allostery but I am sure I won't be fastening my seatbelt to take this violent ride into a place I no longer am interested in!
I appreciate the author's notes even though there is no warning about the violence.
Thanks for letting me off the hook!
Jesse
Comment Written 24-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2022
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Thank you for your efforts. This was in my research and some of it is actually printed on the wall of the building which are the remnants. We waited for the shuttle there. There is a plaque at the top of the Tor where Abbot Richard White was buried. The momnks were reported to have all been beheaded and the Abbot was dragged, drawn & quartered. Not pretty fact. As far as noting violence it doesn't hold a candle to what is coming.
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Just a note. When you post them, you ought to put a warning label on them for violence. That way folks can decide for themselves whether they want to read a post with violence in it.
Jesse
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That's the next one...there is serious talk of violence...tune in
Comment from jp88
Given that I am vaguely familiar with the happenings of anything church related after Henry the VIII, I fear I know where this will go. You did a good job increasing the tension waiting for that dreaded knot, and it was engaging to read. I am looking forward to the next installment of the series.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2022
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Given that I am vaguely familiar with the happenings of anything church related after Henry the VIII, I fear I know where this will go. You did a good job increasing the tension waiting for that dreaded knot, and it was engaging to read. I am looking forward to the next installment of the series.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2022
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Thank you for your insightful review. You are so right, things just get worse.
Comment from dellsworthpoet
The piece flows well. The images are clear. The dialogue is believable. The piece stays on point. This section ends with a hook to call for further reading.
Thanks for a good read.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2022
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The piece flows well. The images are clear. The dialogue is believable. The piece stays on point. This section ends with a hook to call for further reading.
Thanks for a good read.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2022
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Thank you for your insightful review. I'm glad you appreciated it.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Judy Lawless
This is a well written new chapter, Liz. You've created a lot of suspense and a little fear, even though we know Madeline eventually makes it back to the 20th century.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2022
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This is a well written new chapter, Liz. You've created a lot of suspense and a little fear, even though we know Madeline eventually makes it back to the 20th century.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2022
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Thank you for your review. I'm glad it is having the effect I'm aiming for. It gets even scarier in the next couple of chapters
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You?re most welcome, Liz. 🤗
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***warm smile***
Comment from aryr
What an amazing continuation chapter, Liz. Poor Abbot Richard now feels responsible for the monastery, which faces demise. Brother Samuel/ Madeline is even more confused. What will happen to her/ him? What will they all do? Where will they go? Only time will tell, but first who is on the other side of the door pounding away? Very well done, sadly enjoyed. Things will get better!!!
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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What an amazing continuation chapter, Liz. Poor Abbot Richard now feels responsible for the monastery, which faces demise. Brother Samuel/ Madeline is even more confused. What will happen to her/ him? What will they all do? Where will they go? Only time will tell, but first who is on the other side of the door pounding away? Very well done, sadly enjoyed. Things will get better!!!
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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Thank you for your excellent review. It is sad, isn't it?
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You are so very welcome, Liz. It truly is sad, darn it.
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I was so sad writing it. It gets sadder but them elation will take over.
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You did a fine job, Liz.
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Thank you
Comment from Jay Squires
"I worry where I would go, as I don't even know who I am as a non monk in the 16th century. As I have said I have no idea who I am, where I came from or who I might be related to here in England." [ Liz, this is what's confusing me -- and I'm thinking a lot of readers. He doesn't know who he is, where he's from, etc., but later you have him aka Madeline using 21st century jargon. I don't see how Samuel can have both no knowledge and prescient knowledge.
This requires something from two animals, one not so painful, the others is more melted down animal fat. [I don't understand what you mean by "not so painful"]
Although they might be quite a crowd pleaser we probably could get them on ebay. [There is so much bouncing back and forth, century-leaping, and with no indication of who the speaker is.]
I take a breath in and out of relief [This in and out of relief baffles me, Liz.]
I am sorry Liz because you are such a good writer but this book leaves me without signposts or directions. Please help me because I want to keep enjoying the excellent writing you are so capable of creating.
Jay
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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"I worry where I would go, as I don't even know who I am as a non monk in the 16th century. As I have said I have no idea who I am, where I came from or who I might be related to here in England." [ Liz, this is what's confusing me -- and I'm thinking a lot of readers. He doesn't know who he is, where he's from, etc., but later you have him aka Madeline using 21st century jargon. I don't see how Samuel can have both no knowledge and prescient knowledge.
This requires something from two animals, one not so painful, the others is more melted down animal fat. [I don't understand what you mean by "not so painful"]
Although they might be quite a crowd pleaser we probably could get them on ebay. [There is so much bouncing back and forth, century-leaping, and with no indication of who the speaker is.]
I take a breath in and out of relief [This in and out of relief baffles me, Liz.]
I am sorry Liz because you are such a good writer but this book leaves me without signposts or directions. Please help me because I want to keep enjoying the excellent writing you are so capable of creating.
Jay
Comment Written 19-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2022
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Thank you for your involved review. Remember Madeline has blindly been plunked into a human named Samuel. She is learning as she goes. Samuel isn't saying much. It is Madeline in Samuel's body. Unless the words are in quotes the speaker is always the narrator, Madeline. Not so painful because it is the wool for the wicks.
Picture you got plunked into a body in the past. You are in a body unfamiliar to you and learn your name by what you are called.
***Spoiler*** in a few chapters they are portaled back into the 21st century. They will review what things were like for them. There will be all of these characters talking. Right now it is from Madeline the narrator's perspective. Hang in there.
Comment from lyenochka
Yikes! What a dramatic point to end! You built up the suspense here. I hope whoever it is will be someone who wants to help them but a battering ram doesn't sound friendly.
I liked the details of how they made candles and prepared the wool!
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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Yikes! What a dramatic point to end! You built up the suspense here. I hope whoever it is will be someone who wants to help them but a battering ram doesn't sound friendly.
I liked the details of how they made candles and prepared the wool!
Comment Written 18-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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Thank you for your excellent review. No a battering ram doesn't sound friendly, does it? 707
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
It seems as if the final confrontation is about to take place. Unarmed monks can't win. You may have meant to write--"With no negotiating (available) to us . . . Looking forward to finding out who is at the door.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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It seems as if the final confrontation is about to take place. Unarmed monks can't win. You may have meant to write--"With no negotiating (available) to us . . . Looking forward to finding out who is at the door.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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Thank you for your enthusiastic review. I'm glad this is drawing you in.
Comment from jessizero
I continue to enjoy this (though not in a happy way). This piece was the best one yet! I am on the edge of my seat wondering what comes next. Keep it up!
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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I continue to enjoy this (though not in a happy way). This piece was the best one yet! I am on the edge of my seat wondering what comes next. Keep it up!
Comment Written 18-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2022
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Thank you for such an excellent review. I glad it is drawing you in.