Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

Ohhh yeah!! A very strong ally is on the side of the Good Guys now!! Woot! This is going to be SUCH a phenomenal denouement!! Onto the next chapter!! : )

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

This is girl power at its best! lol. Age doesn't come into it. I often wonder what I'd have been like had I lived in that era. They were so courageous back then when they were completely under man's control. It's still like that in some countries. So sad, and so very wrong. xxx

reply by Rachelle Allen on 30-Jun-2019

I think of you as Veronica one hundred percent. Strong, capable, imaginative, hearty, loving, appreciative. xo

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

Aww, thank you! But I do have many weak moments. :) xx

reply by Rachelle Allen on 30-Jun-2019

I will listen to no such drivel about my dear and talented friend, Sandra! xo

Comment from JudyE

Excellent

I've missed more chapters than I realised but hopefully I'm catching up.

Just two small points:
knowing she could comfort her dear aunt, as well. - delete comma after 'aunt'

"Will you tell my aunt that I'm sorry I frightened her ... that I didn't mean to," Gladys asked Mildred. - question mark after 'her' and/or 'to'

Regards. Judy

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2019

I think you are there after the next one, lol. And more corrections. Thank you, my dear friend. I'll be watching out for your reviews in future. I've already nominated you for the reviewer of the month, it's a shame you can only nominate once. Thank you again! :)) Sandra xx

Comment from wordsfromsue

Exceptional

I had saved a note about the two spellings of Bethlem/Bethlehem, when I saw it explained in the next paragraph!

I was right about Amelia not being too surprised... and loved her reaction to Charles' nickname of Venomous Asp. :-)

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019

Thanks again, dear Sue for another 6. The mental institution is still there, but not used for the insane anymore. It was called Bedlam as well. Some terrible things happened in that place. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

Sorry if I missed a couple chapters, I've been busy trying to entice a traditional publisher, as opposed to a self-publisher, in my Animated Stills collection.

Now to the story. It's good to find out that their initial concerns were unfounded.
A clever interlude on Bethem vs Bethlehem.
Goodness, the scene turned unexpectedly to anger and hurt.
The hanky was a great idea. A fine chapter as a slow dawning takes place.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019

Aw, thank you, Tom. You must let me know if you get that traditional publisher, the idea of an Animated Stills collection should entice a few! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Thank you for this lovely review, my friend, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. There was a lot in this part and I did wonder if it was too long. But most of mine are. :( Thanks again, Tom. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Sandra, OK!!!...now we need to move into the light...so lets get this guy...the girls can trip him...and I say we have the old broad beat him with her cane...then force him to eat a whole one of those cakes...lacking...talk about torture...no milk...ok!!! so now lets see how there going to do this...awesome chapter my sweet friend...very well written...love you so much sweet girl...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2019

Thank you my dear, sweet friend. Oh, things are going to be getting so up the VAs nose, lol. The girls will be having fun once they've worked out their plans. You have a wonderful Easter Sunday, my friend, the sun is shining here, so I hope it's the same for you? Love you loads, dear friend. Big hugs, :)) Sandra x

reply by l.raven on 22-Apr-2019

your soooo welcome sweet girl...it was a beautiful day here Easter...church was amazing...you have a wonderful day...and lets see what the girls are up to...bigger hugs back at you...much love you...Linda xxoo

Comment from Sandra Elizabeth Williams

Excellent

An interesting chapter on a beyond the grave account. A tad bit scary, but very interesting. If only these occurrences would happen and help being murderers to justice.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2019

Thank you for reading this part, Sandra, I appreciate it enormously. Iy would be good to be able to do that, I agree. :)) Sandra xx

reply by Sandra Elizabeth Williams on 21-Apr-2019

You're most welcome, Sandra.

Comment from Gail Denham

Excellent

Quite a story - I've read some of your earlier parts. It's making sense and holding the interest. The conversations work well. Although it's still somewhat fantasy, it works.
Good story.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019

Thank you for your kind review, Gail. I appreciate you reading my story. :) Sandra xx

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-A very good chapter, Sandra.
-You present a variety of
emotions from the characters,
and it is done very well.
-At first, Amelia comes back,
composed, but gets very angry
when she thinks Mildred is
turning on her by mentioning
Gladys's presence.
-It does not last too long, however,
as she realizes the the truth, but
it isn't easy, especially when
she learns of what Charles did.
-But you manage to bring in
humor when Amelia learns of
Charles's nickname!
-Amelia is more than willing
to help them bring him to
justice so Gladys can be at peace.
-Now we wait to see just
how it will be done!

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019

Hi Pam, thank you so much for your lovely review. This was quite a hard one to write, getting the emotions right. I had to try putting myself in Amelia's place. Would I have believed it? No. Not until it was proved beyond doubt. I'm so pleased it worked for the majority, and especially for you. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

reply by Pam (respa) on 20-Apr-2019

You are very welcome and deserving, Sandra. I imagine it was hard to get Amelia's emotions, but you did a great job of channeling them. I think I might have fainted, but I did believe it in the story!

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2019

Aw, thank you, Pam. You've just made my day. :)) xx

reply by Pam (respa) on 20-Apr-2019

I am very glad to know I made your day, my friend🙂

Comment from Rhonda Skinner

Excellent

Mildred, Veronica and Gladys certainly make a good team. The flying hankie was a nice touch. Just spotted one thing: Then, (with) very gentle care, Gladys wiped away her tears. I really enjoy your story.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019

Thank you so much, Shirley, for finding that. I made a couple of changes and didn't check it out properly. So I'm really grateful that you did. Thank you for the lovely review, too, my friend. Big hugs, Sandra xxx

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I can see the parts weaving together very nicely. I tried reading this last night but was too tired to get any meaning from it. I'm glad I tried again. Thank you for sharing this story with us. I really like it.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019

Thank you so much, Barbara. I'm sorry you are feeling so tired, are you on the school Easter holidays now? I hope you are and can rest up a while. Thanks again, my friend. :) Sandra xx