The French Letter
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31 total reviews
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
I am truly snared as the action, suspense and mystery lift higher yet again.
Clever suspenseful writing has drawn the reader further into the mystery and eager to see what happens next.
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2018
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I am truly snared as the action, suspense and mystery lift higher yet again.
Clever suspenseful writing has drawn the reader further into the mystery and eager to see what happens next.
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 13-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2018
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Glad that I?m still able to keep you guessing! Tony.
Comment from Gloria ....
I much enjoy the banter that rapidly changes into the seriousness of their predicament. Thank goodness Helen Madame Durand are experienced in the face of this kind of danger.
Great job.
Gloria
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2018
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I much enjoy the banter that rapidly changes into the seriousness of their predicament. Thank goodness Helen Madame Durand are experienced in the face of this kind of danger.
Great job.
Gloria
Comment Written 31-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2018
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Now that I've got the Mafia involved, I'm not sure how I'm going to get rid of them! I'm hoping that Charles and Helen will be able to sort that out for me in due course - if they survive, of course!
Comment from Lady Jane
Jeanne was(,) by now(,) making noises that suggested she would rather like to be released.
Oh, wow...I love the Thai classes and how she came to be a defender of self...this is building up quite nicely, dear. The excellent, crisp dialogue, the ample content that grants the reader a glimpse into the lives, minds, and attributes of each character, the vibrant imagery...all compose a cohesive chapter worthy of a six. By far, this is my favorite chapter thus far. The consistently steady flow and immaculate writing is why I award you this six. I am in awe of your talent. Keep em coming :)
Janelle
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2018
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Jeanne was(,) by now(,) making noises that suggested she would rather like to be released.
Oh, wow...I love the Thai classes and how she came to be a defender of self...this is building up quite nicely, dear. The excellent, crisp dialogue, the ample content that grants the reader a glimpse into the lives, minds, and attributes of each character, the vibrant imagery...all compose a cohesive chapter worthy of a six. By far, this is my favorite chapter thus far. The consistently steady flow and immaculate writing is why I award you this six. I am in awe of your talent. Keep em coming :)
Janelle
Comment Written 28-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2018
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Very many thanks, Janelle, for your review, suggestion and six stars. All very much appreciated, as is your continuing encouragement. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Sally Law
Wonderfully told! This is your best installment yet! I'm glad I saved a sixer for you. Thrilling, suspenseful, confession of love and life saved and spared. What more could a reader want?
All my best,
Sally
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2018
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Wonderfully told! This is your best installment yet! I'm glad I saved a sixer for you. Thrilling, suspenseful, confession of love and life saved and spared. What more could a reader want?
All my best,
Sally
Comment Written 28-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2018
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Very many thanks indeed, Sally, both for your enthusiastic comments and for the six stars! Much appreciated, as always. It sounds as if I may need to put my thinking cap on, if I'm to maintain the momentum! All the best, Tony
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You?re welcome Tony!
Comment from Aussie
A most interesting mystery story that I have just caught up with. I especially liked the self-defence class (having done judo and karate many moons ago.) I like stories that have a narrator e.g Kathy Reichs does all her narrating; makes for a better understanding of the plots and characters. Well done my friend.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2018
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A most interesting mystery story that I have just caught up with. I especially liked the self-defence class (having done judo and karate many moons ago.) I like stories that have a narrator e.g Kathy Reichs does all her narrating; makes for a better understanding of the plots and characters. Well done my friend.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2018
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Thanks so much for your supportive comments, Kay. Thanks for dropping by to review. I'm delighted that you enjoyed this chapter. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Please accept a virtual six
for this chapter, Tony.
-It was well written and progressed
well, as we catch up with Helen,
and learn of her experience.
-In addition, we learn about
Jeanne's unfortunate situation.
-I just got this image in my
head of Charles being a sort of
Bond type, as he came to the
rescue of these women.
-A love story begins between
Charles and Helen, when before
it was a physical attraction.
-That, and the ending with the
Bangkok reference, should make
for good upcoming adventures.
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2018
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-Please accept a virtual six
for this chapter, Tony.
-It was well written and progressed
well, as we catch up with Helen,
and learn of her experience.
-In addition, we learn about
Jeanne's unfortunate situation.
-I just got this image in my
head of Charles being a sort of
Bond type, as he came to the
rescue of these women.
-A love story begins between
Charles and Helen, when before
it was a physical attraction.
-That, and the ending with the
Bangkok reference, should make
for good upcoming adventures.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2018
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Thanks, Pam. Charles seems to have surpassed himself this time! Perhaps there is more to him than meets the eye. Mind you, he did have a bit of help! All the best, Tony
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You are welcome, Tony. There does seem to be more to Charles than we thought. I wonder who was behind that?! Now the challenge is surpassing this:)
Comment from rspoet
Hello Tony,
The plot thickens, the romance thickens
The heartbeat quickens,
The Corsican mafia, the art of the eight limbs,
Yikes! This is no place for chickens
Muay Thai, Oh my
and now we're going back to Bangkok
Land of narrow doorways
Excellent chapter for the book, professional.
Well done, no sixes
Robert
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2018
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Hello Tony,
The plot thickens, the romance thickens
The heartbeat quickens,
The Corsican mafia, the art of the eight limbs,
Yikes! This is no place for chickens
Muay Thai, Oh my
and now we're going back to Bangkok
Land of narrow doorways
Excellent chapter for the book, professional.
Well done, no sixes
Robert
Comment Written 27-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2018
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Your review is worth more than six stars, Robert. Most poetic and entertaining! All the best, Tony
Comment from Spitfire
I like the connection between recycling and the rag and bones mans. A lot of humorous banter in spite of the dangerous situation. I find it a pleasant relief from the clichéd crime story.
Favorites:
you've become my very favourite umbrella.
Jeanne was by now making noises that suggested she would rather like to be released.
I have fallen in love with Helen...
"Charles, you are an ass. You might have told me! A woman likes to know these things."
I'm not sure what you call this device: understatement?
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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I like the connection between recycling and the rag and bones mans. A lot of humorous banter in spite of the dangerous situation. I find it a pleasant relief from the clichéd crime story.
Favorites:
you've become my very favourite umbrella.
Jeanne was by now making noises that suggested she would rather like to be released.
I have fallen in love with Helen...
"Charles, you are an ass. You might have told me! A woman likes to know these things."
I'm not sure what you call this device: understatement?
Comment Written 27-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Thanks, Shari. I'm glad you are enjoying this, and I'm delighted that you think it worth a sixth star. Most affirming! For what it's worth, there are two literary terms for understatement: meiosis and litotes. The latter being used when a negative is involved i.e. that's not bad.
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Wow. Never heard those terms in all my literary courses. Thanks for expanding my word power. :-)
Comment from royowen
At last there isc an unravelling of the plot, and the mysteriousness once pervading is opening up the plot, so, apart from the literary lures of your writing Tony, there was nothing to link with the "Corsican Mafia". So, now, Charles is being filled in by Madame Durand and Helen. Well done, good scribing, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2018
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At last there isc an unravelling of the plot, and the mysteriousness once pervading is opening up the plot, so, apart from the literary lures of your writing Tony, there was nothing to link with the "Corsican Mafia". So, now, Charles is being filled in by Madame Durand and Helen. Well done, good scribing, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2018
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Thanks, Roy. I think a few of the many strings will begin to be woven together now. It's about time! LOL
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Well done Tony
Comment from estory
At last we seem to be on the threshold of finding the connection between France and the Orient, and the French Mafia is mixed up in it too; along with Helen and Durand. The plot thickens. I think you had some good descriptions of the scene of the rescue, it was very visual and I could see it like it was on TV. The dialogue was crisp, and a bit emotional. As it needed to be. The connection between Charles and Helen, a romantic connection, now seems more vital to the story. Issues of trust and dedication come to the fore. An interesting chapter, and I can't wait to see where you go with it. estory
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2018
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At last we seem to be on the threshold of finding the connection between France and the Orient, and the French Mafia is mixed up in it too; along with Helen and Durand. The plot thickens. I think you had some good descriptions of the scene of the rescue, it was very visual and I could see it like it was on TV. The dialogue was crisp, and a bit emotional. As it needed to be. The connection between Charles and Helen, a romantic connection, now seems more vital to the story. Issues of trust and dedication come to the fore. An interesting chapter, and I can't wait to see where you go with it. estory
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2018
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Thanks, estory. The re-introduction of Madame Durand may prove to be pivotal.