The French Letter
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30 total reviews
Comment from SLMorrical
Once again a well written chapter. You are an awesome writer. I can see why this was recognized. Your writing keeps your reader interested to what is going on in the story. Again well done.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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Once again a well written chapter. You are an awesome writer. I can see why this was recognized. Your writing keeps your reader interested to what is going on in the story. Again well done.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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Thanks for your kind review and comments, and for your continued support, SLM. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from apky
This was quite a turbulent chapter but as always mesmerising and thrilling to the reader.
You really are an absolute master in this genre that, to the reader, is something between a psychological thriller and an enchanting memoir. There are still those heart-stopping moments and other times the heart simply picks up extra beats.
Excellent, Tony.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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This was quite a turbulent chapter but as always mesmerising and thrilling to the reader.
You really are an absolute master in this genre that, to the reader, is something between a psychological thriller and an enchanting memoir. There are still those heart-stopping moments and other times the heart simply picks up extra beats.
Excellent, Tony.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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What a lovely review. You are very kind. This one quite made my day! All the best, Tony
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Hi Tony,
This is a story well worth finishing and to know you have the support of fellow writers is great.
The tale again contains interest and intrigue and follows on well from the last chapter.
It seems a tangled web is being weaved.
Keep weaving.
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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Hi Tony,
This is a story well worth finishing and to know you have the support of fellow writers is great.
The tale again contains interest and intrigue and follows on well from the last chapter.
It seems a tangled web is being weaved.
Keep weaving.
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 13-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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Thanks for your kind review and comments, and for your continued support, Shirley. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Well, that told us something, but not enough. It's a shame that envelope ended up in Alain's pocket. He was a grumpy old man, wasn't he? So, who are these two men who are stalking our couple? They are not bothered about being seen by them. There is something mysterious going on here. I hope to find out something in the next part. Well done, Tony, I'm sorry I don't have any 6s left, this was really well written. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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Well, that told us something, but not enough. It's a shame that envelope ended up in Alain's pocket. He was a grumpy old man, wasn't he? So, who are these two men who are stalking our couple? They are not bothered about being seen by them. There is something mysterious going on here. I hope to find out something in the next part. Well done, Tony, I'm sorry I don't have any 6s left, this was really well written. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 13-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
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Thanks, again, Sandra. I'm really valuing your continued support and encouragement. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from rspoet
Hello Tony,
Another outstanding chapter for the book.
The mystery and intrigue continue. We now know a bit about Suzanne Gaudin
(and Col Neville Arnoux)
begrudging told by her grandson, Alain. Whether the letter is significant or not,
it is now in the wallet of Alain.
I like the scene with the crows, the symbol of death,
augmented by the witches at their cauldrons. Seams to bode evil ahead.
I've been told I write prose like a poet, which I consider a fine compliment.
You, too, write like poet, my friend.
Now about the two men in the dark suits, They are very good at trailing Charles and Helen,
but not very good at remaining concealed. lol
I say! This is a fine chapter.
Robert
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2018
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Hello Tony,
Another outstanding chapter for the book.
The mystery and intrigue continue. We now know a bit about Suzanne Gaudin
(and Col Neville Arnoux)
begrudging told by her grandson, Alain. Whether the letter is significant or not,
it is now in the wallet of Alain.
I like the scene with the crows, the symbol of death,
augmented by the witches at their cauldrons. Seams to bode evil ahead.
I've been told I write prose like a poet, which I consider a fine compliment.
You, too, write like poet, my friend.
Now about the two men in the dark suits, They are very good at trailing Charles and Helen,
but not very good at remaining concealed. lol
I say! This is a fine chapter.
Robert
Comment Written 12-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2018
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Thanks, Robert. I'm a bit behind in responding to reviews, but very much appreciate your feedback and the six-star award. I think that all good writing verges on the poetic - in the sense of being an assemblage of the best words in the best order - so I particularly appreciate your comment about that.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-An excellent chapter, Tony,
that flows well from beginning to end,
and also creates suspense.
-We meet Alain and learn a little
about his family background, especially
Suzanne having been his grandmother.
-The two men appear again, and no one
knows who they are or what they want.
-My guess is they are acting too suspiciously
to be of the agreeable sort; they probably
know something, and want what
the others are looking for, too.
-You break this up nicely with the
lovely description of the gardens.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2018
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-An excellent chapter, Tony,
that flows well from beginning to end,
and also creates suspense.
-We meet Alain and learn a little
about his family background, especially
Suzanne having been his grandmother.
-The two men appear again, and no one
knows who they are or what they want.
-My guess is they are acting too suspiciously
to be of the agreeable sort; they probably
know something, and want what
the others are looking for, too.
-You break this up nicely with the
lovely description of the gardens.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2018
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Thanks, Pam I'm glad that you are finding the balance between dialogue and description is about right. That's an area that I'm working on at present. Thanks very much, too, for your encouraging words and for the six stars. All the best, Tony
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You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Tony. I am glad you appreciated my comment about the dialogue and description; the story is going well.
Comment from country ranch writer
THE MYSTERY CONTINUES WITH SOME GUYS FOLLOWING THEM WONDER WHY? WHERE DO THEY FIT INTO THIS? WHAT IS THEIR NEXT MOVE TO GET THE ANSWERS THEY ARE SEEKING.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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THE MYSTERY CONTINUES WITH SOME GUYS FOLLOWING THEM WONDER WHY? WHERE DO THEY FIT INTO THIS? WHAT IS THEIR NEXT MOVE TO GET THE ANSWERS THEY ARE SEEKING.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Very many thanks for your continued interest. Much appreciated. All the best, Tony.
Comment from Gloria ....
Oh the scoundrel! He sounds like a Picasso with his treatment of grandmother.
That said how nice to draw in that foreign flavour, one of the unique tones of your work.
HAHAAAAA, oh my word so it's the roses is it then that will be getting a whiz?
Just a lovely chapter of mixed emotions working in concert with each other.
Gloria
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Oh the scoundrel! He sounds like a Picasso with his treatment of grandmother.
That said how nice to draw in that foreign flavour, one of the unique tones of your work.
HAHAAAAA, oh my word so it's the roses is it then that will be getting a whiz?
Just a lovely chapter of mixed emotions working in concert with each other.
Gloria
Comment Written 11-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Thanks again, Gloria. I'm enjoying bringing in a few villains!
Comment from Sankey
This was a great read. I need to be a Fan so I get notices of following chapters. I was going through some reviews of my autobiography "The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go" and saw your review which I appreciate. I am checking to see who is still on FS of all the reviewers I have had for acknowledgement purposes, as I approach publishing of my book.
Your story looks good and sorry I have missed a lot. May go back and look at previous chapters. Glad you are still around.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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This was a great read. I need to be a Fan so I get notices of following chapters. I was going through some reviews of my autobiography "The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go" and saw your review which I appreciate. I am checking to see who is still on FS of all the reviewers I have had for acknowledgement purposes, as I approach publishing of my book.
Your story looks good and sorry I have missed a lot. May go back and look at previous chapters. Glad you are still around.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2018
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Good to hear from you, Sankey. Glad you enjoyed this chapter, and thanks for becoming a fan.
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Should a done it ages ago mate. Be good to follow you better now. Thanks again.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Helen softens Alain with her flirty dialogue, works well Tony.
Loved the very descriptive paragraph as they made their way to the exit and the crows took off.Alain's story has more to it I'm sure.. Great chapter Tony,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2018
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Helen softens Alain with her flirty dialogue, works well Tony.
Loved the very descriptive paragraph as they made their way to the exit and the crows took off.Alain's story has more to it I'm sure.. Great chapter Tony,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 11-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2018
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Thanks, Valda. Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks very much for the six stars. Much appreciated. I think that there will be one or two things that emerge from this chapter. I hope so, anyway!