Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

"Carrying coal to Newcastle" I had always wondered about that saying. I always thought it was poetic, no more no less. A very smooth story, Tony. Don

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018

Thanks for your kind review and comments, and for your continued support, Don. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony

Comment from Wabigoon

Excellent

Tony--
Really well done. It deserves a six but I still do not know what is happening and I think that could be remedied by a prologue note. Doesn't have to be too long, but I have read enough of this that I should have the plot. I still don't. I think that's up to you to provide a synopsis of.

Best
Wabigoon/Jeff

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018

Thanks, Jeff, both for the review and the advice. Appreciated. Best wishes, Tony

Comment from SLMorrical

Excellent

This is written well. I can see why you're #13 on the rankings.I like the size of your letters. It makes it easier to read. Reading this makes we look forward to the other chapters. Very well done. Keep writing.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018

Thanks very much. Glad you are enjoying it. Best wishes, Tony

Comment from kiwigirl2821

Excellent

Hi Tony,

Well I liked it. The story line is feasible and made me want to know more. It definitely for me had the right culture tones to it. Your characters are believable and the story itself lends to more please attitude. Well done.

Hope you are well. xoxo deborah

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018

Thanks for your kind review and comments, and for your continued support, Deborah. Much appreciated! Yes, I'm well. You, too, I hope. Best wishes, Tony

Comment from Lady Jane

Excellent

"Oh(,) dear! We are touchy, aren't we?

Hmmm...and the plot is thickening. What a story this is, dear. The dynamic between Helen and her 'friend,' flows well and with crisp dialogue. Nothing I would suggest to change. The content and verbiage is clean and fluidly written. "Clever clogs,' -I'd never heard that 'nickname' before. Overall great read and excellent installment to this series. Until next penning, keep writing, and know you've got a new fan!
Janelle

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018

Many thanks, Janelle. I enjoyed your review and comments. All the best, Tony

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Tony, this is a fascinating story and I sure hope Helen is not lost to us. So now Charles is renting a car and pursuing the story himself. I hope he'll succeed. Can't wait to read on. All the best. Ulla:))

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018

Thanks for your kind review and comments, and for your continued support, Ulla. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

You have just added another level of suspicion to this story and to Helen. I am so curious about this lady. You are doing a wonderful job writing this. I love it.

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018

Thanks for your kind review and comments, and for your continued support, Barbara. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Tony

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Cheers, Tony;
>So ,Alain turned out to be an undesirable, rude, And quite selfish person, As he took the envelope, ate his meal, and then left Taking the envelope and Helen and Charles never got to look at it.
>Very enjoyable and easy reading and I have fun at it.
>I never heard of the term bringing calls the Newcastle but I have heard of taking politics in Washington. I guess is the same thing.
>"Helen turned the key in the ignition, revved the engine andcrashed (CRUNCHED) the gears." Sometimes I even heard them saying, "mangled the gears."
>Thanks for sharing, Tony, and take care and have a good one.
Alx
PS: what happens next now that Charles is looking for his sister who was in the hospital?

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018

Many thanks, Alex. Yes, I guess "taking politics in Washington" has exactly the same meaning! I've slightly amended the last part to make clear that Madame Durand isn't really Charles's sister. He's just claiming a close relationship to see if he can get more information out of the hospital staff that way.

reply by krys123 on 17-Oct-2018

That makes a lot of sense of Charles is forging further into their fact that it may be his sister So you can obtain more knowledge at the hospital.
> Looking forward to the next one
Alx

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Hmm, what is Helen keeping from him? Something even more sinister is happening here. I'm hoping Charles will learn something tomorrow when he follows her. I owe you a six for this, Tony, your writing and story telling are amazing. Just one little hiccup below, the 'h' got accidentally missed. Well done, my friend! :)) Sandra xx


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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018

Thanks for your kind review and comments, and for your continued support, Sandra. Much appreciated! Thanks, too, for picking up the typo. Best wishes, Tony

Comment from apky

Excellent

Poor Charles, I know from personal experience that driving in Paris is a nightmare. No wonder there's hardly a car without a dent in the city.

One more great chapter that clipped along at a neat peace and was as intriguing as the rest of your engaging story. I look forward to the next post!

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My suspicions were kicked up anoter(another) notch

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018

Thanks for your kind review and comments, and for your continued support, apky. Much appreciated! Thanks, too, for picking up the typo. Best wishes, Tony