The French Letter
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Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
I'm happy to see them both in recovery and out of the hospital. The manner in which you have written the descriptive narrative of their walk is not only stunning, but extremely poetic in its execution - beautiful! You also have me intrigued about "scrumpy" as the name sounds rather unappealing but a stout apple cider might actually be tasty. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.
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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
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I'm happy to see them both in recovery and out of the hospital. The manner in which you have written the descriptive narrative of their walk is not only stunning, but extremely poetic in its execution - beautiful! You also have me intrigued about "scrumpy" as the name sounds rather unappealing but a stout apple cider might actually be tasty. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.
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Comment Written 27-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
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Thanks so much for this lovely review, Monica. Much appreciated.
Scrumpy is rough home-brewed cider, very good when drunk in moderation. It can pack quite a punch!
Comment from robyn corum
Tony,
I really enjoyed this scene. Having been a victim of house fires, I don't know that his emotions concerning that felt as real, but everyone reacts differently. What I did like was all the different characters and their dialogues. Thanks!
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Tony,
I really enjoyed this scene. Having been a victim of house fires, I don't know that his emotions concerning that felt as real, but everyone reacts differently. What I did like was all the different characters and their dialogues. Thanks!
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Comment Written 27-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Robyn. I appreciate your review and comments. I'm glad the dialogue worked OK for you - I'm never quite sure how regional dialects are going to be received.
Comment from JudyE
So your protagonist is out of hospital and on the mend which is a relief. And at least he still has his car. I've had scrumpy from time to time. It can certainly pack a punch. Looking forward to the next chapter. No amendments to suggest.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
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So your protagonist is out of hospital and on the mend which is a relief. And at least he still has his car. I've had scrumpy from time to time. It can certainly pack a punch. Looking forward to the next chapter. No amendments to suggest.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Judy, both for the review and for the sixth star. Great validation, coming from you. All the best, Tony
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You're welcome. :)
Comment from Alex Rosel
I like this a lot. It's a smooth read, decorated with some lovely word usage.
Nancy Wilkins appeared, wreathed in smiles 1 I like the imagery here :)
Old Jack Wilkins exuded gap-toothed -- Another neat snippet of imagery :)
gaping wounds where windows once had been -- And again :)
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
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I like this a lot. It's a smooth read, decorated with some lovely word usage.
Nancy Wilkins appeared, wreathed in smiles 1 I like the imagery here :)
Old Jack Wilkins exuded gap-toothed -- Another neat snippet of imagery :)
gaping wounds where windows once had been -- And again :)
Comment Written 27-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
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Always good to hear what phrases appealed. Thank you.
I appreciate your ongoing support and the validation of that sixth star. All the best, Tony
Comment from Debbie Pope
Oh how I love the "rhotic richness" and the "gap-toothed charm" of this chapter. I can taste the elderberry wine, "Wiltshire Blue and Bath Oliver biscuits," and "scrumpy." I too am sick about the loss of Moonrakers. I could care less about the car, but I am glad it was saved nevertheless.
Thank you for this one, Tony. By the way, I love your dog.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
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Oh how I love the "rhotic richness" and the "gap-toothed charm" of this chapter. I can taste the elderberry wine, "Wiltshire Blue and Bath Oliver biscuits," and "scrumpy." I too am sick about the loss of Moonrakers. I could care less about the car, but I am glad it was saved nevertheless.
Thank you for this one, Tony. By the way, I love your dog.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
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Many thanks for your lovely review, Debbie, and for the six shining stars. I'm not too interested in the car either, but I'm rather hoping Helen might have left Bisto's journal in the glovebox!
Rufus is a lovely dog - he's quite won our hearts. He's a well behaved puppy, too, apart from his sock fetish.
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What kind of dog is it? I adore the name Rufus. That was my grandfather's name.
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He's a Miniature Schnauzer. Not looking quite so dapper as usual, having been romping around in the stables with his good mate, a British bulldog pup.
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I'd love to see the two of them together.