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Comment from Amale Rhodes
What I liked most is that I dived into it right from the onset of the chapter. Seemingly, I'm in the middle of a story that feels like the beginning. That's a good thing. It's also very captivating. Wonderful read.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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What I liked most is that I dived into it right from the onset of the chapter. Seemingly, I'm in the middle of a story that feels like the beginning. That's a good thing. It's also very captivating. Wonderful read.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Very many thanks for your review and kind words, Amale. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the chapter. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from CrystieCookie999
Kind of jumping in the middle here. I see this has overtones of foreign intrigue going on with the characters' names and Abdul Jaleel Zemar's mention. Good flow of action and dialogue. Good job with an ending sentence that makes the reader want to keep reading, to see who is whispering teasingly. I guess in America we would spell "realisation" as "realization." Thank you for posting!
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Kind of jumping in the middle here. I see this has overtones of foreign intrigue going on with the characters' names and Abdul Jaleel Zemar's mention. Good flow of action and dialogue. Good job with an ending sentence that makes the reader want to keep reading, to see who is whispering teasingly. I guess in America we would spell "realisation" as "realization." Thank you for posting!
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Very many thanks for your review and kind words, CrystieCookie. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the chapter. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Mastery
Hi, Tony. Well written chapter here. I like the intrigue set forth throughout. I also like the imagery in several places, like here for instance:
"It was dark when I arrived, except for the streetlamps, which cast grotesque tree shadows against the building façade. A gust of wind carried the muted sounds of traffic up from the Place de la Concorde and sent flurries of autumn leaves swirling around my feet."
Bravo. Good job. Bob
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Hi, Tony. Well written chapter here. I like the intrigue set forth throughout. I also like the imagery in several places, like here for instance:
"It was dark when I arrived, except for the streetlamps, which cast grotesque tree shadows against the building façade. A gust of wind carried the muted sounds of traffic up from the Place de la Concorde and sent flurries of autumn leaves swirling around my feet."
Bravo. Good job. Bob
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Very many thanks for your kind words, Bob. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the chapter. Best wishes, Tony
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Keep it going, my friend. Bob
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Keep it going, my friend. Bob
Comment from Ulla
Awe, Tony, this is getting more interesting by the minute. A dead man who is not dead at all is a great cover up. And the enticing Helen is still a mystery to me. But we'll see. I love this story as you well know. All best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Awe, Tony, this is getting more interesting by the minute. A dead man who is not dead at all is a great cover up. And the enticing Helen is still a mystery to me. But we'll see. I love this story as you well know. All best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Thanks, Ulla. Glad you?re still enjoying it. All the best, Tony
Comment from giraffmang
Very nice progression here. the revelation which alleviates Charles' feelings of guilt is a good one which stands up very well indeed under plot scrutiny.
One of the things I liked about this chapter was the organic way the descriptions of the participants of the meeting came about. It was included in the movement of the scene rather than an info dump to be listed off. it's a rare skill these days it seems to do this.
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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Very nice progression here. the revelation which alleviates Charles' feelings of guilt is a good one which stands up very well indeed under plot scrutiny.
One of the things I liked about this chapter was the organic way the descriptions of the participants of the meeting came about. It was included in the movement of the scene rather than an info dump to be listed off. it's a rare skill these days it seems to do this.
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Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Thanks, G. Glad you?re still enjoying it. I appreciate the sixth star. I?m learning quite a bit as this progresses. It seems to me that physical description of people is only useful when it helps to illuminate character. All the best, Tony
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed this chapter, Tony.
I like the intense focus as to who, what, why the secretive meeting. The way the bombing was explained at the meeting was clever. I see no changes. Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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I enjoyed this chapter, Tony.
I like the intense focus as to who, what, why the secretive meeting. The way the bombing was explained at the meeting was clever. I see no changes. Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Thanks, Jan. Glad you?re still enjoying it. All the best, Tony
Comment from damommy
Good chapter, as always. I would hate to be in Charles' shoes, not knowing who to trust, or what's going on. I think being a double agent would be the scariest job in the world. I'm still not sure about Helen and Madame Durand.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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Good chapter, as always. I would hate to be in Charles' shoes, not knowing who to trust, or what's going on. I think being a double agent would be the scariest job in the world. I'm still not sure about Helen and Madame Durand.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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He?s certainly in an unenviable position at the moment!
Comment from Dance4Joy
Great poem!!!!!!! I really thoroughly enjoyed reading this! I love the way it flowed and the context too!!!
You did a Great job!!!!!!
Sorry I don't have more to say, I just really really enjoyed this!
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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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Great poem!!!!!!! I really thoroughly enjoyed reading this! I love the way it flowed and the context too!!!
You did a Great job!!!!!!
Sorry I don't have more to say, I just really really enjoyed this!
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Comment Written 31-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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Thanks.
Comment from Tootsie55
Still some of these gems over here as well. Another great read with some interesting twists and turns and surprising revelations. Keep up the good work. Already mentioned a change.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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Still some of these gems over here as well. Another great read with some interesting twists and turns and surprising revelations. Keep up the good work. Already mentioned a change.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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Thanks very much. I seem to be doing rather well out of the American vacation season. Not complaining, though. Thanks very much.
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I think a lot of us like a good story, mate.
Comment from Sankey
Look what I still have this late in the week. I am cutting back on reviews atm. Waiting for the Americans to return from VACATION!! Grr! This was an interesting, revealing chapter. Some surprises, too. One suggestion. been closing (in)on our quarry for some
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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Look what I still have this late in the week. I am cutting back on reviews atm. Waiting for the Americans to return from VACATION!! Grr! This was an interesting, revealing chapter. Some surprises, too. One suggestion. been closing (in)on our quarry for some
Comment Written 31-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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Thanks, Geoffrey. I?ve been enjoying your puns. Thanks for guiding me to them.
I did have ?closing in? originally but dropped the ?in? as an unnecessary word. I may end up putting it back again though, as it?s the more common expression.
I appreciate the sixth star. Best wishes, Tony.
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Glad U got the puns glad that in is back too.