The French Letter
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Comment from lyenochka
Mozama seems just like I would have expected. Nice touch about how she reminded Charles of Helen.
I wondered about the dog. My Muslim friends seem very anti-dog. I'm sure that there are Afghan and Pakistani people who have dogs but dogs seem to be considered unclean in their religion.
Not sure why these words were highlighted white:
"eerie, disorientating, and fraught with danger."
"Kayla's two nieces offered" (nieces? I thought they were her cousins, the daughter of Mozama.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2020
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Mozama seems just like I would have expected. Nice touch about how she reminded Charles of Helen.
I wondered about the dog. My Muslim friends seem very anti-dog. I'm sure that there are Afghan and Pakistani people who have dogs but dogs seem to be considered unclean in their religion.
Not sure why these words were highlighted white:
"eerie, disorientating, and fraught with danger."
"Kayla's two nieces offered" (nieces? I thought they were her cousins, the daughter of Mozama.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2020
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Ha! Ha! Brain failure. No one else noticed the niece/cousin faux pas! I shall have to award you a thumb for that. LOL
Comment from Pam Norris
Thanks for letting me know you had posted this chapter. I love your descriptions, not just of the people and surroundings. You manage to bring the reader in to the heart of the story.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2020
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Thanks for letting me know you had posted this chapter. I love your descriptions, not just of the people and surroundings. You manage to bring the reader in to the heart of the story.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2020
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Very kind comments, Pam. Thank you. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Pam (respa)
-This is a good chapter in several different ways, Tony.
-Your descriptive detail adds to the story very
well and gives a sense of surroundings
and character's feelings and thoughts.
-There are some bumpy rides, the meeting of
Helen and Kayla's aunt, and the bit of
time our trio spent there.
-A few things create suspense as to
the whole situation with Helen.
-Most telling is when Charles figures the aunt is
lying when Kayla translates and says she
doesn't know anything about the Lion.
-Also telling is Charles's thoughts about
keeping things from Ash: "Her feelings for her
sister would have to outweigh any other consideration."
-I think Kayla is a live wire, and you never
know when it will suddenly spark.
-Of course, the two million dollar ransom doesn't help, either.
-I am glad you are the one figuring all of this out!
-I hope things are settling down regarding
the wildfire situation. Our thoughts are with
everyone impacted by them.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2020
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-This is a good chapter in several different ways, Tony.
-Your descriptive detail adds to the story very
well and gives a sense of surroundings
and character's feelings and thoughts.
-There are some bumpy rides, the meeting of
Helen and Kayla's aunt, and the bit of
time our trio spent there.
-A few things create suspense as to
the whole situation with Helen.
-Most telling is when Charles figures the aunt is
lying when Kayla translates and says she
doesn't know anything about the Lion.
-Also telling is Charles's thoughts about
keeping things from Ash: "Her feelings for her
sister would have to outweigh any other consideration."
-I think Kayla is a live wire, and you never
know when it will suddenly spark.
-Of course, the two million dollar ransom doesn't help, either.
-I am glad you are the one figuring all of this out!
-I hope things are settling down regarding
the wildfire situation. Our thoughts are with
everyone impacted by them.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2020
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Thanks for these detailed comments, Pam, and for the sixth star. All is well here re bushfires, except for smoke drifting across from the Kangaroo Island fires. We just batten down and stay inside on those days. The fires are still burning fiercely there and have jumped containment lines in a couple of places this afternoon, putting more towns at risk. It'll be weeks before all the fires are extinguished. A third of the island has been razed - around 400,000 acres, including 56 homes. The island's koala population has been almost completely wiped out.
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You are very welcome for the stars and review, Tony. I am very saddened to hear all of this news.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a very well told story/chapter in what appears to be an interesting book.
I will be looking back at some of the previous chapters.
The story is clear and well told and the characters well painted.
Sharon
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2020
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I think this is a very well told story/chapter in what appears to be an interesting book.
I will be looking back at some of the previous chapters.
The story is clear and well told and the characters well painted.
Sharon
Comment Written 06-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2020
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Thanks, Sharon. I appreciate your interest and positive comments. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Mistydawn
Well, at least they're getting a little closer, knows who Hellen is with. I do wonder why she lied about knowing where the lion is, hmm. Your story is very well-written, interesting. Your great description makes us feel like we're there. Great job as always.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020
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Well, at least they're getting a little closer, knows who Hellen is with. I do wonder why she lied about knowing where the lion is, hmm. Your story is very well-written, interesting. Your great description makes us feel like we're there. Great job as always.
Comment Written 05-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020
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As always, I appreciate your review and encouragement, Misty. Thank you very much. All the best, Tony
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Good descriptions put us in the car with them, 'oh shit' seems an understatement for me.lol Nice reunion scene between Kayla and her Aunt, well told, good chapter.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020
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Good descriptions put us in the car with them, 'oh shit' seems an understatement for me.lol Nice reunion scene between Kayla and her Aunt, well told, good chapter.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 05-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2020
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As always, I appreciate your review and encouragement, Valda. Thank you very much. All the best, Tony
Comment from RShipp
What a great description of Auntie Mozama's house. The 'rickety veranda' ... 'a grove of pear trees', 'gnarled limbs' and the 'ancient mulberry cast shade'. Well done!
As usual, I enjoyed this installment!
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020
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What a great description of Auntie Mozama's house. The 'rickety veranda' ... 'a grove of pear trees', 'gnarled limbs' and the 'ancient mulberry cast shade'. Well done!
As usual, I enjoyed this installment!
Comment Written 04-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020
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I appreciate your comments about the description of Mozama's house. Most affirming. Thank you. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter in the story. The aim to find Helen become a little more complicated. It will not be easy to find her when she seemed to go willingly with trouble makers.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2020
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A very well-written chapter in the story. The aim to find Helen become a little more complicated. It will not be easy to find her when she seemed to go willingly with trouble makers.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2020
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Good to hear from you, Sandra. Thanks for your review. All good wishes, Tony.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
This is a great, descriptive chapter, Tony. It is a nice break, for the most part, form the violence of earlier chapters. However, I know this part of the world revolves round violence and claims it in the name of religion. I like the description of the aunt and cousins. Your words were descriptive to each section--the people, the trip on the mountain road, the food/drink. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2020
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This is a great, descriptive chapter, Tony. It is a nice break, for the most part, form the violence of earlier chapters. However, I know this part of the world revolves round violence and claims it in the name of religion. I like the description of the aunt and cousins. Your words were descriptive to each section--the people, the trip on the mountain road, the food/drink. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 03-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2020
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Thank you, Jan. I appreciate your kind words. Unfortunately, extremists in many places distort religion for their own murderous ends. The majority of people in Pakistan are peace-loving and friendly in my experience.
Comment from estory
I liked this chapter. the vivid descriptions of the bumpy journey up the valley, with the sparkling pristine river and the mountain farms, the aunt's house and the welcome they receive was very colorful and warm. We really do feel we are in a time warp, a protected space. But the clouds come in. at the end, we learn of Helen's fate and can imagine the difficulties in rescueing her. Also the French airstrike is looming. So trouble is brewing. The next couple of chapters should be good. I liked the descriptions of the aunt and her emotional conversation. estory
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2020
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I liked this chapter. the vivid descriptions of the bumpy journey up the valley, with the sparkling pristine river and the mountain farms, the aunt's house and the welcome they receive was very colorful and warm. We really do feel we are in a time warp, a protected space. But the clouds come in. at the end, we learn of Helen's fate and can imagine the difficulties in rescueing her. Also the French airstrike is looming. So trouble is brewing. The next couple of chapters should be good. I liked the descriptions of the aunt and her emotional conversation. estory
Comment Written 03-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2020
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Thanks for your comments about this chapter, estory, and for the sixth star. Most affirming. Best wishes, Tony.