Comment from Ulla

Exceptional

Hi Tony, I dare say that Ayesha is in a bad place with this one. I certainly wouldn't like to be in the hands of the Thai police. At the same time, she's about to be cheated by one of her rescuer. I'm looking forward to what's next. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2023

Very many thanks for your review, Ulla, and for the six stars. Very much appreciated. All good wishes, Tony

Comment from Jacob1395

Excellent

Bapit definitely seems like a good person, and I was glad that Ayesha had him looking over her, but I'm wondering what's going to happen to her now, now that the police want to speak to her in connection to her husband's murder. Another well written chapter Tony. I really enjoyed reading it.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023

Thanks for your review, Jacob. I appreciate your support and encouragement. All good wishes, Tony

Comment from phill doran

Exceptional

Hello Tony,
An excellent 'next step'. Great pace and it is fizzing along nicely.
Strong, accessible characters, although, personally, I wouldn't trust Somchai (tellingly an anagram of "oh, I scam").
I wish you well with this unfolding tale.
cheers
phill

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023

Many thanks, Phill, for your support and encouragement. I appreciate the sixth star. All good wishes, Tony

Comment from Navada

Excellent

Interesting. I'm enjoying the developing story and the fact that the vicious Bruno got his comeuppance, even if unintentionally. I'll be interested to see how the character of Somchai develops and whether he really can be trusted.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023

There may be worse villains in this than Somchai, though he's quick to spot the main chance. Bruno really was a nasty bit of work, but it seems as if he's been taken care of.

reply by Navada on 10-Dec-2023

One hopes so! Unless there has been some misreporting. Stranger things have happened ... :)

Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

Ah yes, there's plenty of villainy, but not from where I expected. It would seem Bapit doesn't know his friend as well as he thinks he does. He might be looking to collect a reward as well, after he's taken what he can get from her.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023

Thanks very much for your review, Cindy. There may be a few characters in this who are not what they first seem to be.
All good wishes, Tony

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

I'm not so sure she can trust him since is going up on price of the room and sees away to make money. I think your story will be interesting. So far, it seems to have me hooked. I look forward to reading more.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2023

Thank you, Beth. Delighted to hear you're hooked. I think that's the aim of a story of this kind!

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I really like your story. So very different. I learning about the different culture and now I'm all involved in an accidental death/murder. Your descriptions are very good and clear. Really good story. Gretchen

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2023

Thank you, Gretchen. I once spent a couple of weeks in this location, and I wrote the first draft of this story soon afterwards. It is set on the island of Phuket, in Thailand, and a favoured holiday destination for Australian tourists.
I appreciate your kind comments.
All good wishes, Tony

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I like the way the Asians drop quickly into moneymaking mode, eyeing the gold chain around Ayasha' s neck. You're weaving a great plot around your story, although not going to the police, will make things quite difficult for her, but somehow I think that this only the beginnings of a great plot Tony, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2023

Thanks, Roy. I appreciate your encouragement. All good wishes, Tony

reply by royowen on 10-Dec-2023

Most welcome Tony

Comment from Barry Penfold

Excellent

The story is moving along well. Dialogue is believable and is presented well. An interesting story seems assured and I do like the setting. I will certainly look out for the next chapter. Well done.
Regards
Barry Penfold

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2023

Thanks, Barry. I appreciate your kind remarks. Glad you're enjoying it. All good wishes, Tony

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

I much enjoy the humour that possibly overlays a much deeper conspiracy. Is Ayesha an innocent who has been framed to appear as a killer, whilst proving her innocence with the help of Bapit who is much cleverer than he at first seems? Or will she turn out to be an antagonist with a devious plot to fool everyone with her motives as yet unrevealed.

Thailand is a wonderful setting and Abharamu and the pan pipes only add to this magical place rich in culture and history.

It will be interesting to find out how this romance thriller plays out.

Very well done, Tony. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2023

Many thanks, Gloria. Always good to hear from you. I appreciate your stabs at the future direction of this! Not too far off the mark but there may be a couple of unanticipated twists. I appreciate the sixth star. Always most affirming. All good wishes, Tony.