Comment from lyenochka

Exceptional

Glad that you have had time to return to this, Tony! The story keeps getting more and more convoluted and now I'm convinced I have know idea who works for whom and who's plotting against whom. But you make it all sound very real with historical contexts!

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2019

Thanks so much for your review and the sixth star, Helen. Very much appreciated. Things should begin getting back on an even keel over the next couple of weeks, as Anna has now been discharged from hospital. Her cousin, who is a trained midwife, flies in from NZ tomorrow to help her through her convalescence.

reply by lyenochka on 15-Oct-2019

Good to hear that she's home from the hospital, Tony! I met a lady from Australia at work many years ago and it seems you have a far more advanced process of maternity care than here. So glad her cousin will come to help.

Comment from Ulla

Exceptional

Hi, Tony, It's good to see the story back and I've missed it. I now know the reason and I hope that everything is going OK your end. The intrigue of this story never cease to amaze me. It is so well written. I'm, of course looking forward to what's next. All best. Ulla:))

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Very many thanks for your kind words and good wishes, Ulla. My daughter is still in hospital but has made a slight improvement over the last 48 hours. I very much appreciate the six stars. All the best, Tony

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Exceptional

There was a lot of opening up in this chapter, Tony. We are getting a much clearer picture about what's going on. I'm wary about Helen and Ash, though, one minute I'm thinking she's okay and will live happily ever after with Charles, the next minute, I think she's playing with him. It's coming together, but there is a lot more to come out. Excellent chapter as always, my friend. Well done! :)) Sandra xx

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Thanks so much for your comments and the sixth star, Sandra. I'm tying up a few loose threads before the finale but am not quite sure which way things will go for Helen. I've one or two alternative endings in mind at this stage. All good wishes, Tony

reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 14-Oct-2019

I quite understand. My trilogy had three possible endings and it wasn't until I arrived at the end of the penultimate part that I decided. I chose the hardest one to write in as far as getting the dates to tally. I can't wait to read yours!

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Exceptional

Hi Tony,
i was off site for quite some time so have missed quite a bit so this is a chapter review only.
It seems the secrecy and intrigue continues and another formidable foe has has reared his head.
Helen and Charles appear to still have some manner of relationship and are prepared to forge ahead together.
A fine effort indeed-88 chapters so far.
Blessings
Shirley

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Thanks so much, Shirley, for your review and extra star. Much appreciated, as always. I?ve also been off site quite a bit recently.

reply by Shirley E Kennedy on 13-Oct-2019

You're welcome.

Comment from JudyE

Exceptional

I enjoyed reading this, as always.

Just three small points to mention:

Monty had proposed in jest less than a quarter of an hour before - should be 'just'

there was an acute mind behind the twinkle in the Sir Robert's eyes - delete 'the' in 'the Sir Robert's eyes'

I was puzzled and at a loss to see the relevance - comma after 'puzzled'?

Cheers
Judy

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Thanks, Judy. As always, I appreciate your comments and the extra star. I actually intended ?jest?. Perhaps a comma following it would make that clearer.
I?ve followed your other suggestions.
All good wishes,
Tony

reply by JudyE on 13-Oct-2019

Hi Tony

I thought about 'jest' but almost immediately dismissed it.

Could I suggest: 'It took me aback that he already knew the codename Monty had, in jest, proposed less than a quarter of an hour before.

or is that splitting infinitives or something? :) Maybe a comma would help.

Cheers
Judy

Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

Hellow God. Apricot and Walnut... Well, you're a riot, Tony. Busted on the codenames smoothly, but not by the Pakistanis. Talk about a soriee. You're dripping with creativity. Well thought out and nicely written. Great installment. Keep up the great work.

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Thanks, Alicia. Lovely comments. I shall endeavour to keep dripping! LOL

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

I am amazed at the depth of your plot. Did you have this entire book in your mind from the beginning? You must because of the way you weave the chapters together, with the first chapters referring to matters in later ones.
I like the pear touch. You manage to keep the wit going in the midst of the serious plot. I think that is your greatest strength.
Still enjoying.

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Thanks, Debbie. It's been a mammoth task. I only had a very sketchy plot idea when I started, but things are beginning to come together now. All good wishes, Tony

reply by Debbie Pope on 13-Oct-2019

You have a masterpiece here.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I would love to know what Ash and Helen are up to too. Especially since they fixed it so nobody will know what's going on. I really like this story and you're doing a great job.

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Thanks, Barbara. I?d be interested in that, too! Maybe Helen will show her hand soon.

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hello . tfawcus
First thing, thank you for allowing to read your writings with out me upgraded. Time will let me know when I desire to be-able to read read and review all postings, here on Fanstory.

Now about your chapter in your book --- The French Letter
First I read who the character are, which I see that there are quite a few.
What I read in this chapter, got me interested to what will take place in your next chapter.
should I read the previous chapters, if so which ones.
Gert

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Very many thanks for your review, Gert. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Tony

reply by Gert sherwood on 13-Oct-2019

You are so welcome tfawcus (Tony)

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Well, Tony, things are heating up in this on-going novel. I always had my suspicions about Jeanne and Helen and Rasheed. You did a good job with this intense chapter to tie it all together. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Thanks, Jan. Glad you?re still enjoying this as it draws towards its climax. All good wishes, Tony