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Erotic Turmoil

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Comment from giraffmang
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Hi Sandra,

Almost there... again. I must stop getting behind. lol

this is getting very interesting.

I had a thought about a particular scene which I've detailed below.

Even in her invisible state, Bessie was much more than just a simple ghost. She had the ability to touch and hold whatever she wished. - I don't think this is needed here. Remember that the readers already know this information rom earlier in the book. Only two chapters ago she was wielding a poker.

dark, wiry brows together, reminding Margot of the bristle brush her mother used to clean the oven racks with. - that's nice. lol

I was looking at the mechanics of the scene here. In the previous chapter, we're told Margot crosses the room and sits on the sofa. Here she - Margot sat back on the sofa and crossed her legs, her eyes fixed on Gwendolyn.

Jenkins was originally behind her and Gwendolyn is beside him. When they turn to leave, Margot gets to the door before them - Margot got to the door first, and stood in front, barring the way.

The issue is with the placement in the room. if Margot is beyond them, sitting back on the sofa, could she actually have got up and crossed the room to pass them and bar their way? I don't think she could.

he made sure the solicitor had to look up to him. - I would use at rather up to him.

The colour had drained from Mr Crankston-Smythe's face as he led the way along the corridor- personally, I'd delete 'had' from this sentence. it makes it more direct.

All the best
G

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2022

Comment from Begin Again
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This has got to be a best seller my friend.... It is an awesome story and unfolds so smoothly and leaves the reader screaming for more when the chapter ends. I truly love every word of it. You put this lowly writer to shame but I don't care. It's just the best and it most definitely has placed a smile on my face.... something that hasn't happened in a long time.

Off to read the next chapter... i can't wait!

Love you as always, Carol

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jul-2022
    You really are being so kind, Carol. You are a brilliant author, we all know that and we've all missed you. And because off that, I am so very humbled by what you've said about this story. Thank you so much, my dear friend! You have boosted my ego no end and I love you for it. :)) Sandra xxxxx
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
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Sandra,
I loved the scene in which Bessie had her fun. I was rooting for her and Margot.
This is such a great story, Sandra. You've created such fantastic round characters, and your story flows nicely.
Blessings for health and happiness,
Cindy

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2022
    I enjoy writing Bessie's part, I'm thinking of doing a series with her dashing from one century to another. I'm so pleased you like my characters, thanks, dear friend. Love and more hugs. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from judiverse
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I am glad to read that you're feeling so much better. Gwendolyn and Jenkins don't show much remorse for what they've done. Margot lets them know she has the goods on them, and Bessie chips in and frightens them as the ghost of Gwendolyn's father. She really enjoys her act. Gwendolyn says Gwendolyn says there's no proof, but it's there. Miles is angry over what's been done to his father, and lets the attorney, Crankston-Smythe know it. He realizes how they've scammed his father. Great work, and I enjoyed it tremendously. judi

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
    Thank you so very much for this lovely review, Judi, and the golden star! I'm over the moon you enjoyed this part. I'm gradually drawing to the end, just a few more chapters. :))
    I do feel a lot better, thanks, Judi. I know I'm still going to feel tired for a while, and I have to be careful with my ribs, but that will end. Thanks again, my friend. Have a wonderful weekend. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
Comment from Fleedleflump
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I'm so glad to hear you're recovering - albeit slowly!

This was a chapter that started fun and became revelatory. In my own experience, writing scenes like the ghost one is more work than I anticipate, because you need to be very clear what's happening without over-describing. I'd say you balanced it spot on, and I really enjoyed it.

Mike :-)

Spag notes:

'Gwendolyn stared, the terror in her eyes was chilling.' - I feel as though this needs an 'and' after the comma.
''Spit it out man!' Miles' anger was building by the second.' - I'd say you've shown us the anger building, and don't need to tell us :-)

'I can't repeat your mother's exact words, suffice to say, she'- 'suffice' feels like it should be a new sentence rather than a continuation.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
    Thank you so much, Mike, that was such a nice compliment. I love having ghosts as well as invisible people in my books. I find them very useful, especially in all my time travel books. I'm glad you enjoyed Bessie's ghostly capers.
    And a big thank you for your spag notes, I've made the corrections, and while doing those, I found another that needed correcting! Thanks so much for this really helpful review, my friend, I appreciate it a lot. Warm hugs, Sandra xx
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
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So glad that you are feeling better. It is very difficult to have the 'oomph' to write when you don't feel good.

I think there is so much corruptness and corruption involved in the Crawley life; also murder. Lots of money will do just that. Gwen and Jenkins must have felt freaky when the ghost appeared.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
    Thank you, Rosemary, for reading this chapter, I really appreciate your comments. Throughout history, there has been so much corruptness in families, mostly in the upper class where the eldest inherits everything. I don't know if it's any different today.
    Thank you for your encouraging support of my writing, my friend. Warm hugs, Sandra xx
Comment from Iza Deleanu
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Human nature that kills for inheritance and forgets the most important attribute companssion and also respect towards the deceased. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
    Thank you so much for your lovely review, Iza, I really appreciate your comments. You are so right, but there are people out there that care nothing for the deceased, only what they can get. It has happened all through man's history. Terrible thought, isn't it? Warm hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx
Comment from Cindy Warren
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I love it when Bessie does her tricks! I can imagine Gwendolyn so scared she faints. What must have been be going through her head? And Jenkins is just as scared. I can imagine his face when that fire flared up. And that lawyer, I think he knows he's been found out and he's in damage control mode.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
    Hi Cindy, thank you so much for this fabulous review and the golden star! I enjoyed writing Bessie's part in this chapter. I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. I'm planning on writing a series of 'Bessie's fantasy murder mysteries.' Her assignments will take her back through the centuries. I hope you'll join her?
    Thank you, my friend, I really appreciate your comments and stars! Love and hugs, Sandra xx
Comment from lancellot
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Glad you're feeling better. This is well crafted story. I had a smile on my face reading Bessie playing ghost. I am surprised they didn't shove Margot out of the way, running for the hills. I would have.

Know Miles knows everything.

Good work.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
    Thank you so much, Lance, for your lovely review and the golden star!! And for pointing out something that no one else has, but is an excellent point. I'm going to edit Margot standing at the door barring their way. She needs some sort of weapon to hold. Thank you so very much for that! Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from l.raven
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Hi Sandra, BINGO...now were finding out...
who's the good...the bad...and who's the ugly...

Bessie was awesome...and Margot played her roll
perfect...Gwendolyn and Jenkins now know they will
always be watched...but will that stop them from trying
to kill Meg...

and Miles is finding out the truth...only to find out his
mother and father where...the two evil twins...who cheated Lord Crawley out of his money...with the help of Mr.Cranckypants...he drew the papers up...

now the questions are...how far will Mile's go with his
father????...and what will Margot's and Bessie's last words
be to Gwendolyn...and Jenkins...???...and of course the
question no one seems to have an answer to...how in the world is Margot getting out of Meg's body???...and where does that leave Margot???...a widow before she gets married...

Oh my amazing friend...this gets better every week...
another GREAT chapter...not even covid could keep you down...your to funny...I'm so glad your feeling so much better...Graham as well...

remember him...he's the one on the couch...saying...Sandra...I have a headache...and you answer him...hold your horses...Bessie is making her move...

ya know I love your story told beautiful you...so very well written...so much love coming your way...LOVE YA...Linda xxoo


 Comment Written 19-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2022
    Hi Linda, it's all beginning to open up, and we are striking off some of the suspects. Now to find out from those left, whodunnit???? I wonder if I gave a prize to the person who guesses.... Lol.
    A widow before she gets started!! Lol. You are so funny, I love your reviews. I'm just so thrilled you have enjoyed the story. Won't be long now before all the questions are answered. Thanks so much my dear friend, for always making me laugh. And a bigger, warm hug for the sixer! Love always, dear friend. :)) Sandra xxx
reply by l.raven on 20-Jul-2022
    Hi Sandra, I'm looking foreword to reading the next chapter...and finding out whodunnit...
    and getting my questions answered...yes....

    your always soooooo welcome my amazing friend...big hugs back at you...and so much love...smiling back at you...xxoo