The French Letter
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Comment from Sylvia Page
This is quite an exceptional chapter Tony. Sorry I missed a lot of the story so far. Been away on holiday and then I lost a brother. Maybe I could catch up later. You have duly ended this in suspense.
looking forward to reading the next installment.
Best wishes
Sylvia
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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This is quite an exceptional chapter Tony. Sorry I missed a lot of the story so far. Been away on holiday and then I lost a brother. Maybe I could catch up later. You have duly ended this in suspense.
looking forward to reading the next installment.
Best wishes
Sylvia
Comment Written 11-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Thanks very much for your review, Sylvia, and for the sparkling array of stars. So sorry to hear of your loss. I think I know how you must feel. I lost my own brother to cancer a couple of years ago.
This saga is drawing towards its conclusion. Only a couple more chapters to go or maybe three. Not sure yet.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-A very good chapter, Tony, that
moves the story along well.
-Love the pears reference at the beginning.
-The dialogue between Charles and
the unknown man is done well.
-His comment about Charles and
using the knife was insightful.
-The ending section picks up the pace
with another unknown character who helps
Charles fit in as a native, much to his
chagrin about the whole process!
-Eventually, Kayla is seen, but her actions trouble
Charles, and I can't say I blame him; it is like
she is taunting the Lion, which is disguised as
some sort of death wish on her part.
-Why would she yell out, and go there
alone in the first place? I hope she is not
being set up as a martyr.
-Then, Charles goes barreling down the rocky slope,
bringing attention to himself.
-Will he be the modern day hero and save both women?!
-We wait to find out.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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-A very good chapter, Tony, that
moves the story along well.
-Love the pears reference at the beginning.
-The dialogue between Charles and
the unknown man is done well.
-His comment about Charles and
using the knife was insightful.
-The ending section picks up the pace
with another unknown character who helps
Charles fit in as a native, much to his
chagrin about the whole process!
-Eventually, Kayla is seen, but her actions trouble
Charles, and I can't say I blame him; it is like
she is taunting the Lion, which is disguised as
some sort of death wish on her part.
-Why would she yell out, and go there
alone in the first place? I hope she is not
being set up as a martyr.
-Then, Charles goes barreling down the rocky slope,
bringing attention to himself.
-Will he be the modern day hero and save both women?!
-We wait to find out.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Ha! Ha! I think the modern-day hero is a heroine! Thanks for your insightful comments. None of the protagonists seems to have had a definite plan in mind, but they have somehow managed to muddle through, so far, more by good luck than judgement. Not without consequences though ...
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You are welcome, Tony. I wonder why it is that the "modern day protagonists" don't have a plan?!
Hmmm....
Comment from w.j.debi
Charles is having quite a mix of luck lately. First it looks like he has found help, and then he decides to hurry a little to quickly and leave the briefcase behind. And the key... Hopefully, he can get closer to saving Helen soon. At least he has support and
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Charles is having quite a mix of luck lately. First it looks like he has found help, and then he decides to hurry a little to quickly and leave the briefcase behind. And the key... Hopefully, he can get closer to saving Helen soon. At least he has support and
Comment Written 10-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Thanks for the review, Debi. Charles sometimes seems like an accident waiting to happen. Luck has been with him so far!
Comment from TallySally
Great chapter. Fully engaging. Loved the 'do you like pears?' line - anticlimactic for sure. Ballistic pears is a very funny image, give the circumstances. Nice juxtaposition of normalcy/humor with the anything-but-normal circumstances.
The continued grudging tension between the two men was totally believable. Had the hair standing up on the back of my neck. And 'civilised' ... indeed.
The 'oops' at the end is a real cliff-hanger. Until we meet again!
This is a comment only due to my tired, old, squinty eyes. I had trouble reading the font in the introductory paragraphs. It is a beautiful choice, but hard for me to read. I had to slow down to concentrate on the mechanics, when I just gallop along with the action!
Nice.
God bless and my best,
Relda
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Great chapter. Fully engaging. Loved the 'do you like pears?' line - anticlimactic for sure. Ballistic pears is a very funny image, give the circumstances. Nice juxtaposition of normalcy/humor with the anything-but-normal circumstances.
The continued grudging tension between the two men was totally believable. Had the hair standing up on the back of my neck. And 'civilised' ... indeed.
The 'oops' at the end is a real cliff-hanger. Until we meet again!
This is a comment only due to my tired, old, squinty eyes. I had trouble reading the font in the introductory paragraphs. It is a beautiful choice, but hard for me to read. I had to slow down to concentrate on the mechanics, when I just gallop along with the action!
Nice.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment Written 10-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Very many thanks for your review, Relda. I enjoyed reading your comments. Sorry you had difficulty with the font. I chose Garamond 24 having done a little research and understanding that it was the easiest font to read. However, someone suggested putting the last paragraphs of the previous chapter in italics, so that people who had been following the story could more easily skip to the new material. I hadn't realised the extent to which this made them more difficult to read.
Comment from JudyE
Another cliff-hanger ending. I read it twice and can find nothing to suggest that might need changing. I must be slipping! This has been a great story and I'm looking forward to 'what happens next'.
Regards
Judy
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Another cliff-hanger ending. I read it twice and can find nothing to suggest that might need changing. I must be slipping! This has been a great story and I'm looking forward to 'what happens next'.
Regards
Judy
Comment Written 09-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Thanks for the review and sixer, Judy. Always relieved when a chapter gets under the radar and remains unscathed! Your help in identifying my howlers is always appreciated. Are you back from Nepal yet?
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We arrived back at our home just a few hours ago. We staying Perth last night with friends. It was a long haul home after a midnight start on Monday night. Thanks for asking.
Comment from royowen
Another well described episode Tony. The distance you've come as an author is staggering, plus the descriptive quality of your literary is excellent. It's fortunate Charles has discovered Bamforth's plant is fortunate, but it's amazing when writing, one has the liberty of doing so, he's come down the pathway without the briefcase and the key, what now? Well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Another well described episode Tony. The distance you've come as an author is staggering, plus the descriptive quality of your literary is excellent. It's fortunate Charles has discovered Bamforth's plant is fortunate, but it's amazing when writing, one has the liberty of doing so, he's come down the pathway without the briefcase and the key, what now? Well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 09-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Your review is a great morale booster, Ray. Thank you very much.
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Well done
Comment from rspoet
Hello Tony,
Another excellent chapter as we approach the big encounter with Abdul Jaleel, he who has yet to be seen, which opens up many possibilities.
He might even be someone we already know.
Nice use of "pears" again, as a code word? It's about time Bamforth's mole appeared, assuming that's who he is.
Kayla's lateness remains unexplained, perhaps more surprises are in stock.
Charles stays true to character, a fool or a hero.
The build to the end is moving along very well, with excellent back references.
Looking forward to the climax.
Robert
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Hello Tony,
Another excellent chapter as we approach the big encounter with Abdul Jaleel, he who has yet to be seen, which opens up many possibilities.
He might even be someone we already know.
Nice use of "pears" again, as a code word? It's about time Bamforth's mole appeared, assuming that's who he is.
Kayla's lateness remains unexplained, perhaps more surprises are in stock.
Charles stays true to character, a fool or a hero.
The build to the end is moving along very well, with excellent back references.
Looking forward to the climax.
Robert
Comment Written 09-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Thanks for your review and glittering array of stars, Robert. I hope Charles manages to extricate himself from this mess. I'm beginning to rather like him! The next chapter could be the decider.
Comment from Ulla
Oh dear, Tony, that was a mistake and a silly one at that. I do hope it's not going to him his life. I just love this story and it's a suspenseful as ever. Now, what's next? Ulla:))
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Oh dear, Tony, that was a mistake and a silly one at that. I do hope it's not going to him his life. I just love this story and it's a suspenseful as ever. Now, what's next? Ulla:))
Comment Written 09-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Charles seems to have a habit of putting his foot in it. I hope he manages to extricate himself. At least he has one or two allies to help save him! The next chapter may be the decider!
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I'm looking forward to it! :))
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Oh, well done, Charles!! What an idiot! Now what will he do? Try to climb back up? At least we know Kayla hasn't run off with all the ransom money, and we know that Helen is still alive. Thank goodness Charles didn't kill our nameless mole, that would have put the kibosh on it! The excitement and tension is mounting, I can't wait to find out what Charles will do now to get himself out of his latest predicament. Well done, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Oh, well done, Charles!! What an idiot! Now what will he do? Try to climb back up? At least we know Kayla hasn't run off with all the ransom money, and we know that Helen is still alive. Thank goodness Charles didn't kill our nameless mole, that would have put the kibosh on it! The excitement and tension is mounting, I can't wait to find out what Charles will do now to get himself out of his latest predicament. Well done, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 09-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Charles seems to be developing the habit of lurching from one disaster to the next. I wonder who will save him this time? Perhaps the next chapter will be the clincher.
Very many thanks for your review and the glittering array of stars. I shall try and produce some fireworks to match them!
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Tfawcus,
Nice piece of General Fiction having impressive wording, smooth and captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end.
Although I started in the middle of it, yet I felt it interesting. It depicts talent of a writer.
I'm waiting for the next Chapter.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Hello Tfawcus,
Nice piece of General Fiction having impressive wording, smooth and captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end.
Although I started in the middle of it, yet I felt it interesting. It depicts talent of a writer.
I'm waiting for the next Chapter.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2020
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Very many thanks for dropping in to review this chapter, RP. I appreciate your words of encouragement. All good wishes, Tony
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Tony, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP