The French Letter
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Comment from Sankey
A very good chapter. I had to search your book for this. For some reason I am NOT being notified of your new chapters. Glad I found this one in time. Quite a graphic chapter. Well done. See if I need to fan you again.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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A very good chapter. I had to search your book for this. For some reason I am NOT being notified of your new chapters. Glad I found this one in time. Quite a graphic chapter. Well done. See if I need to fan you again.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Thanks, Geoffrey. Two sixes in a week. Very generous! I hope the notifications get sorted out for you. All the best, Tony
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Glad we got notified of one (102)and found (101)the other mate.
Comment from Therese Caron
Wow. I am fairly new to this site, so this is the first chapter I have tuned in on, and it grabbed me from the get-go. Your style is clear and concise, with some lines very obviously important in this story. I need to go back and read the rest! Great characters, great conversation.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Wow. I am fairly new to this site, so this is the first chapter I have tuned in on, and it grabbed me from the get-go. Your style is clear and concise, with some lines very obviously important in this story. I need to go back and read the rest! Great characters, great conversation.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Thank you very much for your review and supportive comments, Therese. Much appreciated. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Pam (respa)
-A very good chapter, Tony,
that focuses on Charles and Bisto.
-Bisto was enjoying his appertifs
and the evening, and Charles was
so tired and not necessarily feeling
great, yet, but he listened.
-I like the reference to Biggles, too.
-Very good dialogue and imagery
as Bisto fills Charles in on just
about everything- even Kayla,
Helen, and Alain!
-You do a good job of foreshadowing
with the 'snag' regarding Charles's visa.
-That could present some real problems.
-You also do a very good job with
the closing paragraphs as Charles tries
to get some sleep, but is still adjusting
to the difficulties he has faced.
-Hopefully, some good news will
come his way, soon, and we'll learn
more about Helen, and hope
she is safe.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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-A very good chapter, Tony,
that focuses on Charles and Bisto.
-Bisto was enjoying his appertifs
and the evening, and Charles was
so tired and not necessarily feeling
great, yet, but he listened.
-I like the reference to Biggles, too.
-Very good dialogue and imagery
as Bisto fills Charles in on just
about everything- even Kayla,
Helen, and Alain!
-You do a good job of foreshadowing
with the 'snag' regarding Charles's visa.
-That could present some real problems.
-You also do a very good job with
the closing paragraphs as Charles tries
to get some sleep, but is still adjusting
to the difficulties he has faced.
-Hopefully, some good news will
come his way, soon, and we'll learn
more about Helen, and hope
she is safe.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Thanks, Pam. As always, I appreciate your comments and support. I should be able to make a bit of progress over the next four days, all of which are forecast 40C or more. No option but to stay inside and take it easy! We're expecting 44C on Friday (about 110F). Hopefully no bushfires.
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You are very welcome, Tony. Robert just said, "That is hot; it sounds like Phoenix, AZ!" I think you should be able to wrap this whole thing up:) I hope there are no brushfires, too. Take care.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I just gave out my last six for the week. I am so sorry. This post deserves many. I hope fans have been generous. The descriptions in this writing are wonderful. I felt like I was present in the room.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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I just gave out my last six for the week. I am so sorry. This post deserves many. I hope fans have been generous. The descriptions in this writing are wonderful. I felt like I was present in the room.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Thanks, Barbara. I appreciate your continued support. Sixes aren't necessary! All good wishes, Tony
Comment from RShipp
I enjoyed you character attributes that you have shown in the dialogue.
Since, I am very new to your story, a few lines found me lost, but THAT IS ON ME.
I loved the 'pink poodle' in your description of pet ownership. What a great mind-picture.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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I enjoyed you character attributes that you have shown in the dialogue.
Since, I am very new to your story, a few lines found me lost, but THAT IS ON ME.
I loved the 'pink poodle' in your description of pet ownership. What a great mind-picture.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Very many thanks for reviewing this chapter. I'm delighted you enjoyed it enough to award a six. Welcome to FS. I hope you find the site useful. It can take a little while to make connections, but there are some helpful and friendly writers here.
Comment from estory
Lively dialogue reveals the intricate involvement of Kayla, Alain, and Mmd Durand. A complicated relationship, but we see how the tentacles of money and drugs wrap around the plans to eliminate the Lion. I liked the end of this chapter; the blood colored mountain side seems to foreshadow coming action and tension, trouble and danger. Good suspense carries us into the next chapter...estory
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Lively dialogue reveals the intricate involvement of Kayla, Alain, and Mmd Durand. A complicated relationship, but we see how the tentacles of money and drugs wrap around the plans to eliminate the Lion. I liked the end of this chapter; the blood colored mountain side seems to foreshadow coming action and tension, trouble and danger. Good suspense carries us into the next chapter...estory
Comment Written 14-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Thanks, estory. I appreciate your comments about the dialogue and the ending of this chapter. We've some hot weather coming up this week, so a chance to get a bit ahead with the story. 110F forecast for Friday - a good day to stay inside!
Comment from LeannaP
I say this is jolly good stuff.." My favorite line.
You write with both satire and sarcasm.
You grip readers attention for a long time and i loved that about reading this particular post.
Nice job!
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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I say this is jolly good stuff.." My favorite line.
You write with both satire and sarcasm.
You grip readers attention for a long time and i loved that about reading this particular post.
Nice job!
Comment Written 14-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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I very much appreciate your supportive comments, Leanna. Glad you're enjoying the story. All good wishes, Tony
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You're welcome
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Seems there's more to Bisto than we first knew and he has Kayla in his sights.Bit of middle-aged ego maybe.Love the dream scene to end this interesting paragraph Tony.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Seems there's more to Bisto than we first knew and he has Kayla in his sights.Bit of middle-aged ego maybe.Love the dream scene to end this interesting paragraph Tony.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 14-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Thanks, Valda. Bisto's a bit of an unknown quantity at this stage. Perhaps not quite the old buffer he sometimes seems to be. I hope you're surviving the heat and the bushfires. We've four days over 40C coming up, so I won't be doing much except hibernating.
Comment from lauralumummu
Wow-what glorious detailed descriptions. I feel as if I am there. This is another amazing chapter. Your witty humor has me laughing out loud. Well done! I wish this was a film. All the best, Laura.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Wow-what glorious detailed descriptions. I feel as if I am there. This is another amazing chapter. Your witty humor has me laughing out loud. Well done! I wish this was a film. All the best, Laura.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Thank you for these super-supportive comments, Laura. Much appreciated. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Mistydawn
What a very well-written, interesting chapter. I love the familiarity the closeness between the two friends. It seemed so realistic. Love this comment too filly from another stable, I've never heard someone described quite that way, but it's fitting. Poor guy having nightmares, it's no wonder after everything he's been through. I do hope they find Helen end his nightmares soon.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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What a very well-written, interesting chapter. I love the familiarity the closeness between the two friends. It seemed so realistic. Love this comment too filly from another stable, I've never heard someone described quite that way, but it's fitting. Poor guy having nightmares, it's no wonder after everything he's been through. I do hope they find Helen end his nightmares soon.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2019
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Thanks, Misty, for these encouraging comments and your thoughts about this chapter. I'm delighted that you thought it worth a six. All good wishes, Tony. p.s. I'm rather hoping they find Helen, Too!