The French Letter
Viewing comments for Chapter 19 "A Car Chase"A Novel
33 total reviews
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Hi Tony,
Wow! An abduction certainly ups the ante.
I have no knowledge of France in terms of places but the story line carries forward well without any loss of momentum regardless of this.
Yet again interest is piqued and I am hooked into the next chapter.
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
  |
Hi Tony,
Wow! An abduction certainly ups the ante.
I have no knowledge of France in terms of places but the story line carries forward well without any loss of momentum regardless of this.
Yet again interest is piqued and I am hooked into the next chapter.
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 13-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
-
Very many thanks, Shirley, both for your review and for the six stars. Much appreciated. Glad to hear that I'm maintaining the momentum well enough to keep your interest.All the best, Tony
Comment from country ranch writer
WHY WAS SHE TAKEN AND WAS NOW AT THE LITERARY AGENTS PLACE WHAT WAS GOING ON CHARLES WANTED TO KNOW IF SHE WAS ALRIGHTAND WHAT THE HECK WAS GOING ON.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
 |
WHY WAS SHE TAKEN AND WAS NOW AT THE LITERARY AGENTS PLACE WHAT WAS GOING ON CHARLES WANTED TO KNOW IF SHE WAS ALRIGHTAND WHAT THE HECK WAS GOING ON.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
-
Many thanks for your review, Country Ranch Writer. The answers to your questions will appear in subsequent chapters. All the best, Tony
-
Smiles
Comment from Pam (respa)
-A great image of Fifi, Tony.
-The chapter moves the story along,
mainly giving details about the
chase, as your title indicated.
-Charles had quite a job keeping
up, but he managed despite the obstacles.
-You keep the mystery going with
these two men that now have
abducted Helen, and taken her
away in their car, the reason
for which we do not know.
-After the details of the
chase, we now wonder:
*who are these two men, and
what do they want with Helen?
*what is this mysterious building?
* what will Helen's fate be?
* what will happen to Charles?
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
|
-A great image of Fifi, Tony.
-The chapter moves the story along,
mainly giving details about the
chase, as your title indicated.
-Charles had quite a job keeping
up, but he managed despite the obstacles.
-You keep the mystery going with
these two men that now have
abducted Helen, and taken her
away in their car, the reason
for which we do not know.
-After the details of the
chase, we now wonder:
*who are these two men, and
what do they want with Helen?
*what is this mysterious building?
* what will Helen's fate be?
* what will happen to Charles?
Comment Written 21-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
-
Thanks, Pam, for your comments and suggestions on this chapter. Most useful, as always. As you have noted, there is a growing list of unanswered questions. Answers to some of them are in the pipeline! All the best, Tony
-
You are very welcome, Tony. I am sure there are answers coming that should be interesting.
Comment from rspoet
Hello Tony
Another excellent chapter.
It is not clear whether Helen is in league with the dark suits and JD or being Helennapped, (we must remember Charles intercepted the note she was supposed to get about the meeting.)
The chase scene was well done, knocking down the cyclist will probably be attributed to the crazy Americans. Loved the part with the old bewhiskered man and horse cart. Would be a great scene in a movie. lol Lots of local color.
"What now?" This could be the author, Charles, or the reader.
The next chapter should be interesting.
Well done
Robert
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2018
|
Hello Tony
Another excellent chapter.
It is not clear whether Helen is in league with the dark suits and JD or being Helennapped, (we must remember Charles intercepted the note she was supposed to get about the meeting.)
The chase scene was well done, knocking down the cyclist will probably be attributed to the crazy Americans. Loved the part with the old bewhiskered man and horse cart. Would be a great scene in a movie. lol Lots of local color.
"What now?" This could be the author, Charles, or the reader.
The next chapter should be interesting.
Well done
Robert
Comment Written 21-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2018
-
Another six stars! You are very kind, Robert. The wording of the note was intentionally somewhat ambiguous. ('Get rid of Brandon. See you as arranged, noon tomorrow. JD') 'Get rid of' could mean anything from don't bring him along to murder him. Charles wasn't going to take any chances by showing Helen that! 'See you as arranged' indicates that Helen knew of the meeting anyway, and that this was just a reminder. However, the fact that is was delivered by the two men in black is unexplained at this stage. Maybe soon! Who knows?
Comment from Pearl Edwards
After a rather slow start for Charles while waiting for Helen to appear, things certainly get going when she's bustled into a car by two men. Nice scene setups with the dialogue with neighbour, Monsieur Gerard, and great descriptions as he tries to catch up with the Citroen. Great place to finish the chapter. Well written Tony, a good read
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
|
After a rather slow start for Charles while waiting for Helen to appear, things certainly get going when she's bustled into a car by two men. Nice scene setups with the dialogue with neighbour, Monsieur Gerard, and great descriptions as he tries to catch up with the Citroen. Great place to finish the chapter. Well written Tony, a good read
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 21-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
-
Thanks for stopping by to read this one, Valda. I appreciate your kind comments. All the best, Tony
Comment from MissMerri
This is definitely six-star writing. The verbs are creative, yet strong and natural-sounding and the use of detail creates such vivid scenes, I am certain I can see exactly what is going on. Also, the mystery of it all keeps the reader engaged and wondering what will happen next. It is superb in every way. I'll be back for more. MM
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
|
This is definitely six-star writing. The verbs are creative, yet strong and natural-sounding and the use of detail creates such vivid scenes, I am certain I can see exactly what is going on. Also, the mystery of it all keeps the reader engaged and wondering what will happen next. It is superb in every way. I'll be back for more. MM
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
-
Very many thanks for this lovely review, and for the six stars, MM. Much appreciated! Tony
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
This chapter was very interesting, Tony. I enjoyed reading it. You ended with a great, suspenseful action that will surely make readers return for more. I know I will. I wasn't expecting Helen to be kidnapped. The part about Charles trying to keep up with their van was interesting with a lot of detail. Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
|
This chapter was very interesting, Tony. I enjoyed reading it. You ended with a great, suspenseful action that will surely make readers return for more. I know I will. I wasn't expecting Helen to be kidnapped. The part about Charles trying to keep up with their van was interesting with a lot of detail. Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
-
Thanks, Jan. Glad you are still enjoying it! All the best, Tony
Comment from RGstar
I must have missed a chapter. I thought long of why this was worth a six star. In opposition to some work where action and thrills attack from all directions, and I came to the conclusion it was the taste of culture,a rather 'Garbo' style narrative that suits a more laid back, quiet Sunda, time on hands, with a sip of the local wine.
Imagery in abundance, where the narrative allows for a recipe in the garden, or a quiet read in front of a log burned fire.
Great writing, more enjoyable for those who are able to see and feel the culture attached.
Best wishes,
tony
Have a great day.
RG
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
|
I must have missed a chapter. I thought long of why this was worth a six star. In opposition to some work where action and thrills attack from all directions, and I came to the conclusion it was the taste of culture,a rather 'Garbo' style narrative that suits a more laid back, quiet Sunda, time on hands, with a sip of the local wine.
Imagery in abundance, where the narrative allows for a recipe in the garden, or a quiet read in front of a log burned fire.
Great writing, more enjoyable for those who are able to see and feel the culture attached.
Best wishes,
tony
Have a great day.
RG
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
-
Very many thanks for this review, RG, and for the six stars. I'm noticing some distinct differences in cultural perspective in reviews. It's interesting to get a number of different points of view, but most affirming to read these words from you. As you know, I always value your opinion. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I agree - Now What? Why was she abducted? I am so confused. You've probably given hints and I've missed them. Oh Dear, I will wait patiently to find out what is going on. As if I had a choice. LOL
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
|
I agree - Now What? Why was she abducted? I am so confused. You've probably given hints and I've missed them. Oh Dear, I will wait patiently to find out what is going on. As if I had a choice. LOL
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
-
Many thanks for staying with this story, Barbara. The reason for her abduction may take chapter or two to become apparent. Sorry to keep you waiting! LOL
Comment from Lady Jane
I also had a feeling that I might soon be spending more than enough time sitting in a car, 'staking out the joint(,)' as they say in American crime thrillers.
The old man affected to take no notice. In due course, he waved the gendarme farewell and turned to face the Citroen, touching his forelock in a most subservient fashion, then raised the middle finger of his left hand in an internationally recognised salute, before teasing his horse forward down the side street.- this gave me a chuckle. Just expert writing. The whole piece, but this was so clever!
Sigh, I wish I had a six left. Know, if I did, this would be worthy of that extra star. It was full of fast paced intrigue and rich language. Clean and vivid descriptors which were insightful to the reader. This chapter, for me, was by far the most suspenseful and I look forward to the next installment ... Hmmm, yes, what now?
Just superb writing. Thanks for sharing. Until the next installment...
janelle
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
|
I also had a feeling that I might soon be spending more than enough time sitting in a car, 'staking out the joint(,)' as they say in American crime thrillers.
The old man affected to take no notice. In due course, he waved the gendarme farewell and turned to face the Citroen, touching his forelock in a most subservient fashion, then raised the middle finger of his left hand in an internationally recognised salute, before teasing his horse forward down the side street.- this gave me a chuckle. Just expert writing. The whole piece, but this was so clever!
Sigh, I wish I had a six left. Know, if I did, this would be worthy of that extra star. It was full of fast paced intrigue and rich language. Clean and vivid descriptors which were insightful to the reader. This chapter, for me, was by far the most suspenseful and I look forward to the next installment ... Hmmm, yes, what now?
Just superb writing. Thanks for sharing. Until the next installment...
janelle
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
-
What a lovely review, Janelle. Thank you so much! Best wishes, Tony