The French Letter
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Comment from Rob Caudle
one of the better bits I have had the pleasure of reading really well done love this bit as I have never heard anyone reffered to as a question mark loved it.
As I lowered the newspaper, I saw Helen approaching, her arm wrapped around the shoulder of my question mark.
Rob
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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one of the better bits I have had the pleasure of reading really well done love this bit as I have never heard anyone reffered to as a question mark loved it.
As I lowered the newspaper, I saw Helen approaching, her arm wrapped around the shoulder of my question mark.
Rob
Comment Written 08-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Thank you, Rob. I appreciate your kind review and comments. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from krys123
Cheers, Tony;
>It always it always seems that Charles is the blame for everything and this time he slept until 9 AM which is quite late for Helen, and missed Jeanne leaving that morning.
> Fortunately for Helen finding Jeanne in the cafeteria While Charles was looking at a paper headline saying that the Cross-dressers are entering Paris for a show was completely his mistake, as it was actually drugs being seized in Paris. I thought that was a Funny entry, Tony. Little clever exposing Charles's inability with the language
> Finally there off to England like it was nnever going to happen?
> Thanks for sharing, Tony and for posting this story which I truly appreciate and take care and have a good one.
Alx
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Cheers, Tony;
>It always it always seems that Charles is the blame for everything and this time he slept until 9 AM which is quite late for Helen, and missed Jeanne leaving that morning.
> Fortunately for Helen finding Jeanne in the cafeteria While Charles was looking at a paper headline saying that the Cross-dressers are entering Paris for a show was completely his mistake, as it was actually drugs being seized in Paris. I thought that was a Funny entry, Tony. Little clever exposing Charles's inability with the language
> Finally there off to England like it was nnever going to happen?
> Thanks for sharing, Tony and for posting this story which I truly appreciate and take care and have a good one.
Alx
Comment Written 08-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Thank you, Alx. I appreciate your continued support and your comments. I always very much appreciate your encouragement. Best wishes to you and your family, Tony
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You're very welcome, Tony and I too, truly enjoy your writings. Take care and have a good one especially because you and your family deserve it.
Alx
Comment from Mastery
Hi, Tony. This is an excellent addition to your book, "The Letter."
Your images still are the best of the writing in my opinion like, ""Madame Durand? Let me see." The duty nurse flipped through her register." (small example but effectively vivid nonetheless, Tony.
I also liked this: "When back on home territory, I might be able to milk her of her venom, or perhaps even withdraw her fangs altogether."
"(Excellent metaphorical statement.)
Good subtle humor too: ""Jumping to conclusions? You wouldn't jump, even if I put a firecracker under you."
I enjoyed this segment, my friend. Bob
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Hi, Tony. This is an excellent addition to your book, "The Letter."
Your images still are the best of the writing in my opinion like, ""Madame Durand? Let me see." The duty nurse flipped through her register." (small example but effectively vivid nonetheless, Tony.
I also liked this: "When back on home territory, I might be able to milk her of her venom, or perhaps even withdraw her fangs altogether."
"(Excellent metaphorical statement.)
Good subtle humor too: ""Jumping to conclusions? You wouldn't jump, even if I put a firecracker under you."
I enjoyed this segment, my friend. Bob
Comment Written 08-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Thank you, my friend. I appreciate your continued support and your comments. Six stars coming from you are especially valued. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from His Grayness
I found this work to be exceptionally well written with really strong and important GRIP on the reader, including me! so I have no recommendations to improve this fine work in any way and I want to offer my thanks to this fine author for a really fine read indeed! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
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I found this work to be exceptionally well written with really strong and important GRIP on the reader, including me! so I have no recommendations to improve this fine work in any way and I want to offer my thanks to this fine author for a really fine read indeed! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment Written 08-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Thank you, Vance. I appreciate your continued support and your most encouraging comments. Best wishes, Tpny
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always create joy and delight!!! So all thanks belong to you! Vance
Comment from Ulla
Wonderful. Tony this is so well written and with such panache if you'll excuse my French association. All your fault, of course. I'm so enjoying this story with all its intrigue. All best. Ulla:))
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Wonderful. Tony this is so well written and with such panache if you'll excuse my French association. All your fault, of course. I'm so enjoying this story with all its intrigue. All best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 08-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Thank you, Ulla. I appreciate your continued support and the encouragement of your wonderful comments and the sixth star. Just what I need at the moment! Best wishes, Tpny
Comment from royowen
An episode of checks and balances, Charles discovering, like most men, in the hands of a woman men are like disposable nappies, and about as useful. Madame Durand has checked out from the hospital, but is later found in the cafeteria, well done Tony, an excellent episode blessings Roy HNY,
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An episode of checks and balances, Charles discovering, like most men, in the hands of a woman men are like disposable nappies, and about as useful. Madame Durand has checked out from the hospital, but is later found in the cafeteria, well done Tony, an excellent episode blessings Roy HNY,
Comment Written 08-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Thank you, Roy. I appreciate your continued support and your comments. A Happy New Year to you, too. Best wishes, Tpny
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My pleasure
Comment from damommy
You're writing is so realistic. I like the little extra touches you put in, like mumbling with his mouth full. I especially like being reminded of Napoleon's quote. I hope Charles makes it back to England and can 'milk' the information out of the monster.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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You're writing is so realistic. I like the little extra touches you put in, like mumbling with his mouth full. I especially like being reminded of Napoleon's quote. I hope Charles makes it back to England and can 'milk' the information out of the monster.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Thank you, Yvonne. I appreciate your continued support and your comments. Best wishes, Tpny
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter. Many surprises and some mysterious iformation that seems not to add up. Just when Charles wonder if Jeanne has something to do with the drug bust in the newspaper she and Helen appears around the corner.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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A very well-written chapter. Many surprises and some mysterious iformation that seems not to add up. Just when Charles wonder if Jeanne has something to do with the drug bust in the newspaper she and Helen appears around the corner.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019
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Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate your continued support and your comments. Best wishes, Tpny
Comment from Pantygynt
I think I have mentioned Catherine Cookson novels before. I have remembered the title of one 'The Mallen Streak' about a 19th century Northumberland Squire Thomas Mallen of Highbank hall, who has a genetic white streak (Poliosis) in his hair and fathers numerous illegitimate children, who inherit the trait and live disastrous lives. Your M.Gaudin seems to have the same genetic defect.
Virtually all her novels hgave been televised and are probably available as box sets. I only mention this to warn you that you might be treading unconsciously on plagiarest soil here, so it might be as well to check it out..
'I was becoming irked at being bossed about by this mere chit of a girl, but thought the better of tagging along behind her.' Now is that a sexist remark or is it a sexist remark?
i must admit I am getting mildly put off by Helen. Your heroine is losing my sympathy in much the same way as sh is losing Brandon's.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019
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I think I have mentioned Catherine Cookson novels before. I have remembered the title of one 'The Mallen Streak' about a 19th century Northumberland Squire Thomas Mallen of Highbank hall, who has a genetic white streak (Poliosis) in his hair and fathers numerous illegitimate children, who inherit the trait and live disastrous lives. Your M.Gaudin seems to have the same genetic defect.
Virtually all her novels hgave been televised and are probably available as box sets. I only mention this to warn you that you might be treading unconsciously on plagiarest soil here, so it might be as well to check it out..
'I was becoming irked at being bossed about by this mere chit of a girl, but thought the better of tagging along behind her.' Now is that a sexist remark or is it a sexist remark?
i must admit I am getting mildly put off by Helen. Your heroine is losing my sympathy in much the same way as sh is losing Brandon's.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019
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Thanks, Jim. I should check it out - especially as my reason for including it is also as a genetic marker, linking him to another character.
Yes, I?m afraid Charles is not always politically correct. I?m surprised that no one else picked me up on it.
Comment from Mrs. KT
Good Morning, Tony!
What a well-crafted and engaging read. I so appreciated the tone and tension found in your writing along with the storyline. My favorite line is the following:
"I couldn't help thinking of Napoleon -- no, neither the dictator, nor Henri Carron's heroic bull mastiff, but that odious oinker, the scourge of Animal Farm."
Cleverly crafted and made me smile for its allusionary quality, but also that as a writer, you are considering your readership to be informed and intlligent re: Napoleon, "the scourge of Animal Farm."
Kudos!
diane
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019
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Good Morning, Tony!
What a well-crafted and engaging read. I so appreciated the tone and tension found in your writing along with the storyline. My favorite line is the following:
"I couldn't help thinking of Napoleon -- no, neither the dictator, nor Henri Carron's heroic bull mastiff, but that odious oinker, the scourge of Animal Farm."
Cleverly crafted and made me smile for its allusionary quality, but also that as a writer, you are considering your readership to be informed and intlligent re: Napoleon, "the scourge of Animal Farm."
Kudos!
diane
Comment Written 08-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2019
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Very many thanks for your review, Diane, and for the sixth star. Very much appreciated, as always. Best wishes, Tony