Comment from Beck Fenton

Excellent

You are writing a delightful book! You have a real gift for Mildred's accent. I feel right at home with everyone in this first chapter that I've read. I'll be looking for more.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2018

Thank you so much, Beck, for this lovely review. I'm delighted to have you on board. I've added a link to a synopsis of the story so far if it will help. Thank you! :) Sandra xx

Comment from Realist101

Excellent

Hi Sandra! What an unusual story line. I wish I could keep up with the books...but this is well written, professional and intriguing too. I only noticed one thing I'd change and that's in the third para, I think 'dial' would be better than 'dialling'. ? Plus dialing is misspelled. Hope that helps. Nice work!! Best of luck in your book/s. ! S.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2018

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing my story, and for the lovely review you gave it. Dialling is the UK English spelling, we have the double 'll' while you have the single, the other thing with the word 'dial' in England we would say, 'dial the number' but the tone is dialling tone, Dial, also means, 'face. We have many different meanings in our English language, some are quite hilarious. Thank you for the best wishes for my books, the first one is doing really well, I hope this one comes up to scratch! :)) Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

reply by Realist101 on 28-Feb-2018

OH! I didn't know you were from another country! I'm sorry, I do apologize. Oh dear. Well, no spags then that I could see! :D I'm glad all is well! Hugs back and please forgive me for not reading all your posts...my health limits my sitting at computer. :/ Just love getting old! Lol!

reply by the author on 28-Feb-2018

That is not a problem at all, you are not the first to question a spelling, and won't be the last. To be quite honest with you, I think the American spellings are far easier than the English equivalent. Most of our words ending in 'our' ie, colour, harbour etc, are far simpler the way you spell them with out the 'u' but who are we to quibble these things? lol. I know what you mean about getting old, it seems to have happened all of a sudden! Take care. :)) xx

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi Sandra,

Another good instalment, good revelations amongst the concerns of 'normality'.

I let out a sigh of relief when I saw her sitting on the garden chair underneath the ivy entwined gazebo. There you are. I walked across the lawn to join her. - personally, I'd move the 'There you are' to the start of this sequence. Why? you ask. Well, I'll tell you! As it is, you've already found Mildred, so to make the thought here is like commentating on the narrative. I'd have the thought as the signifier and then explain where she is, if you see what I mean.

I called her name; but she didn't reply - I wouldn't bother with the semi-colon here. They are never actually necessary and a comma serves just as well.

I know's what yer like.'- knows in this instance.

where he'd placed his book marker - bookmarker can be a single word here.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2018

Thank you so very much, Gareth, for this brilliant review! I totally understand what you're saying, and why I didn't think of that, I don't know! Thank you for always giving me a thorough review, I do so appreciate it. One day I'll have a review from you and you'll, 'What happened, I can't find any errors!' LOL, don't worry though, it'll be a very long time before I'm that good! Big hugs, my friend, Sandra xxx

Comment from mbroyles2

Exceptional

I know I've said it before but this series is so unique and Veronica has been given a task that takes a strong resolve.
You deliver it so well.
Definitely a page turner.
Michael

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2018

Aw, thank you, Michael, that is such a nice thing to say. Thank you for all those lovely gold stars, I really appreciate them a lot! Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from alexisleech

Exceptional

Another terrific chapter, Sandra, especially with the cliff-hanger ending. So, what will Veronica do now? Poor little Francis is still at the the mercy of Sir John, as is Joe and his family. Maybe someone will shoot him and solve the problem - just kidding!
I can't wait to hear what you have in store for us next, my friend.

Alexis xxx

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2018

Aww, thank you my dear friend, for another of your lovely reviews and the 6 star award!!! That is so kind of you. Biggest hugs, Sandra xxxx

Comment from royowen

Excellent

What a surprise thing Jacob wasn't even in the country, at the time of the crisis concerning little Francis, and didn't return for ten years. I love the way you describe the interactions between your characters, and have a firm grasp on family attitudes. And I wonder what's wrong with Midred. I was wondering where Veronica's parents are, also James' Sandra? Well done, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018

Thank you so much, Roy, for your lovely review. Veronica's mother died just a couple of years before she first began her time travelling, and her father died when she was just a child. She mentioned it to Mildred in the first book while she was 'Mrs Humphries. I think it might be a good idea to slip it into the conversation again at some point. As for James' parents, I think I'd better have him mention something about them as well, because I didn't cover that, only that he had an elderly aunt who lived close by the hospital. Thank you for bringing that up, it is important to get a feel of their background. I really enjoyed reading your review, my friend, you brought out some very interesting and valid points. Bless you! Big hugs! :) Sandra xxx

reply by royowen on 27-Feb-2018

It comes from being a grandparent myself.

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

The first part was a great moment between two close and caring friends, though making us worry a bit about Mildred. Then the last part with the reveal was held back for more tension-good progression and foreboding.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018

Thank you again, my friend, for another lovely review. Veronica has a hard job ahead trying to sort out the latest set-back. But things must go right for her soon. I'm glad you enjoyed this part too. Big hugs my friend. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Exceptional

Good suspenseful chapter Sandra. I just wanted you to get on with it like it mattered to me. Now what is Veronica going to do. The search for Mildred was a nice touch. I was wondering if she was time traveling or dead or what. Well done. Lots of suspense. Nancy

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018

I'm getting a few warnings about Mildred, lol, I have to leave her alone!! I think Veronica will have to have a long chat with Mildred and James, hopefully before she finds herself taken back in time again. Goodness knows what she's going to do! I'll listen in to her chats and see if I can find something out. I'll let you know if I do! lol. Thank you so much for the lovely 6 stars, my friend, and the lovely review. Big hugs! Sandra xxx

Look, I've bought my hat to wear to the double wedding, but you haven't told me when it's going to happen!!! Don't keep me in suspense! :)) xxx

reply by nancy_e_davis on 27-Feb-2018

I'm afraid it won't be an exciting affair with only the two couples and a preacher there to celebrate. The desert is a lonely place. Just having the addition of Kate and Dan is exciting for Jacob and Susan. LOL

reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018

I can't wait. How long have I got to wait???? xxxx

Comment from apky

Exceptional

Brilliant write without any spags that I could detect, Sandra.

Now I'm curious about two things. First, what does Jame's discovery that the father had been away in Egypt for all of ten years meant to those involved, especially Francis.

Two, is anything wrong with Mildred, health-wise? I do hope not.

Look forward to the next chapter.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018

Thank you, Aki, for all those lovely stars and for another of your wonderful reviews. To answer your first question, I'll have to ask Veronica. To answer your second question, I'll have to ask James to find out! LOL!!! Sorry, my friend, they never let me know until the last minute! Thank you for always being so supportive, my friend. Big hugs. Sandra xxx

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

There weren't many who would have went off to help in a leper colony back in those days, people unaware that Hansen's disease was not that contagious. It could only be passed to those who came in multiple contact with nose and mouth droppings. That's about as polite as I can say it. LOL! Thanks for sharing another fine chapter. :-)

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018

Thank you so much, Ric, for your lovely review. No, lepers weren't the place an average person would want to visit. It was really interesting researching this illness, you're right about how they pass it on, and you were so kind giving me the polite version!!! LOL. Thanks my friend. :) Sandra xxx