Comment from C. Gale Burnett

Excellent

I am so engrossed in this story. Thank you for listing all the characters at the bottom. You tell a good mystery, and you do it extremely well. Do you have any books on the market? They belong out there where everyone can read them.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2018

Many thanks for your review and kind words. This is my first attempt at a novel. However, I have three published collections of poems and a fourth that is about to be released - probably within a week or so. It will be advertised on site when it comes out.

reply by C. Gale Burnett on 17-Nov-2018

I can't wait! Blessings to you and your wife (and Rufus, too)

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Yet another intriguing chapter. What would make Jeanne cut herself?
At last we've read some of Helen's journal.
I like the fun banter between Helen and Charles
Well penned
God bless

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2018

Thanks for the review, Jenny. It was only the doctor's assumption that the cuts were self-inflicted. I doubt he'd have jumped to the conclusion that they were a means of torture. Helen and Charles let it pass, thinking it better, under the circumstances, not to enlighten him. All the best, Tony

reply by kiwijenny on 17-Nov-2018

Aw that makes perfect sense...eeek torture

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

You have written another good continuation of your story of Helen,Jeanne and Charles. The journal is an excellent tool to keep the suspense level up and real. Well done on that. I would mention that according to Webster, the spelling of the word, compliment, contains an i. Thanks for a good read.

Melissa

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2018

Thank you very much for your review, Melissa, and for picking up the spelling error - now corrected. I appreciate your sharp eyes. All the best, Tony.

Comment from Lady Jane

Excellent

"Yes, but the doctor has just examined Jeanne(.) He...

She 'had' said Helen's rescue from her predicament - I think you can remove the 'had' here and it read smoother :)

"I understand from Mademoiselle Culverson that Madame Durand was involved in a car accident a few days ago and that she was severely concussed. - removed comma after 'ago'-unneeded

Haha, that ending. They do have great chemistry, don't they. Excellent twist with the 'cutting." I didn't see that coming. Might I add, your perfect use of descriptors is admirable. You delicately, yet poignantly weave illustrative descriptors end that add such depth to your writing. The dialogue is always crisp and the pacing moves along with great fluidity. I am enjoying this series. Keep them coming. This is evolving quite nicely. I wish I had a 6 for you, sigh!
Janelle

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2018

Very many thanks for your review, Janelle, and for your suggested edits. Much appreciated. All the best, Tony

Comment from damommy

Excellent

The cuts were self-inflicted. Hmmm. Now, why would she do that? I think Charles is in something that will be for him to get out. Hopefully, he will be safe. The mystery gets deeper with every chapter. Hopefully, as Charles continues to read the journal, all will become clear.

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 Comment Written 17-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2018

Thanks for the review, Yvonne. It was only the doctor's assumption that the cuts were self-inflicted. I doubt he'd have jumped to the conclusion that they were a means of torture. Helen and Charles let it pass, thinking it better, under the circumstances, not to enlighten him. All the best, Tony