The French Letter
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Comment from Shirley McLain
This chapter is fast-moving and held my interest to the end. The characters are strong and the dialogue is excellent. I'm looking forward to reading the next chapter. Shirley
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This chapter is fast-moving and held my interest to the end. The characters are strong and the dialogue is excellent. I'm looking forward to reading the next chapter. Shirley
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Many thanks for your interest and support, Shirley. Much appreciated. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Sandra Ludwick
Thank you for sharing your thoughts through your story. I found it to be very interesting and it held my interest throughout the entire chapter. Very well done.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts through your story. I found it to be very interesting and it held my interest throughout the entire chapter. Very well done.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Many thanks for your interest and support, Sandra. Much appreciated. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Sankey
Glad I still have some SIXES this late in the week.Another good chapter with plenty of interesting ideas.In the intro from last chapter I must have missed this error..fun before suddenly (I) produced the Khyber knife OR fun before suddenly produc[ed](ing) the Khyber knife
magic of a gentler sort fo(r) the delight
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Glad I still have some SIXES this late in the week.Another good chapter with plenty of interesting ideas.In the intro from last chapter I must have missed this error..fun before suddenly (I) produced the Khyber knife OR fun before suddenly produc[ed](ing) the Khyber knife
magic of a gentler sort fo(r) the delight
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Very many thanks for your review and the six stars, Geoffrey. Thank you for the spag catch. I accidentally cut-and-pasted those closing paragraphs from an earlier draft. All fixed now. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from estory
The pace gradually quickened in this chapter as Charles goes on his journey, and then really ramps up right at the end when he confronts the man with the ak47 and jumps him, bringing the butt of the rifle onto his head, and I was a bit surprised to see him ready to slit his throat. It seems a little out of character for a travel writer. But then we have Charles' sense of compassion as he spares the man when he opens his eyes. But what will happen next? Will there be a fight? Was it the right decision after all? estory
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The pace gradually quickened in this chapter as Charles goes on his journey, and then really ramps up right at the end when he confronts the man with the ak47 and jumps him, bringing the butt of the rifle onto his head, and I was a bit surprised to see him ready to slit his throat. It seems a little out of character for a travel writer. But then we have Charles' sense of compassion as he spares the man when he opens his eyes. But what will happen next? Will there be a fight? Was it the right decision after all? estory
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Thanks for your review and comments, estory. Yes, cold-blooded murder would be right out of character for Charles. Perhaps it will turn out to his advantage that he spared the man. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Ulla
Wow, that is a really good write. I don't know what I would have done if I'd been in quite the same situation. Now, what is to happen next is high on my expectation. Where on earth are you taking us next? All best. Ulla:)))
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Wow, that is a really good write. I don't know what I would have done if I'd been in quite the same situation. Now, what is to happen next is high on my expectation. Where on earth are you taking us next? All best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Very many thanks for your review, Ulla. Sorry for the late response. I've just got back from spending a week with my daughter up in Queensland. I'm a bit behind with reviewing, too, but hope to catch up soon. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from papa55mike
You've brought your main character to an interesting decision. What a wonderfully written chapter in your book. Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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You've brought your main character to an interesting decision. What a wonderfully written chapter in your book. Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Many thanks for your continued interest and support, Mike. Much appreciated. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from royowen
Wow! I don't think it could get more exciting than it could, reflecting back on where the story has come from, and the relatively easy going chapters of the beginning, I'll bet he'll be musing on the circumstances Charles had inherited.up to now, what's he going to do with a live quarry? Seeing it is that he can't just kill him in cold bold. A very exciting episode, blessings, Roy
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Wow! I don't think it could get more exciting than it could, reflecting back on where the story has come from, and the relatively easy going chapters of the beginning, I'll bet he'll be musing on the circumstances Charles had inherited.up to now, what's he going to do with a live quarry? Seeing it is that he can't just kill him in cold bold. A very exciting episode, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Very many thanks for your review, Roy. Sorry for the late response. I've just got back from spending a week with my daughter up in Queensland. I'm a bit behind with reviewing, too, but hope to catch up soon. All good wishes, Tony
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Welcome Tony
Comment from Zoe K.
Definitely has the makings of a good book. It is a really descriptive well written and well thought out book. It has good drama and action which makes it really intriguing and inspires to keep reading.
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Definitely has the makings of a good book. It is a really descriptive well written and well thought out book. It has good drama and action which makes it really intriguing and inspires to keep reading.
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Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Many thanks for your interest and support, Zoe. Much appreciated. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Iza Deleanu
First I laughed hard reading this :"My life as a travel writer and food critic had left me with a paunch of which, in more civilized circumstances, I was justifiably proud." Just so you know there is a small typo civilised should be civilized. Anyway I found this chapter funny, because a travel writer is in charge of a rescue mission : I will kill you with my wittiness and my pen.
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First I laughed hard reading this :"My life as a travel writer and food critic had left me with a paunch of which, in more civilized circumstances, I was justifiably proud." Just so you know there is a small typo civilised should be civilized. Anyway I found this chapter funny, because a travel writer is in charge of a rescue mission : I will kill you with my wittiness and my pen.
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Comment Written 03-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2020
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Many thanks for your continued interest and support, Iza. Much appreciated. ('Civilised' is the UK English spelling.) All good wishes, Tony
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Ok, I didn't know