Comment from rwilliam

Exceptional

Oh this chapter is bittersweet. Will she see them again? Saying good-bye to them is hard. I was having fun living in both worlds.

I love the way you have her transition back into her world. You wrote this very well.

Good job.

 Comment Written 21-May-2018

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reply by the author on 22-May-2018

I don't think we'll be seeing them again, Rebecca, but hopefully, you will like the new characters in the next book. I felt sad, too. My characters become real people to me, and saying goodbye is hard. Thank you so very much for this lovely review, my friend, and for all those lovely stars! Biggest hugs. Sandra xxxxx

Comment from write hand blue

Excellent

Hi Sandra, I like the way you have Joe introducing Francis to Jacob. The story continues in the same vein with excellent characterisation and interaction between characters. Good luck, I'm sure you'll do well with book two.

~Mel~

 Comment Written 13-May-2018

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reply by the author on 14-May-2018

Last part tomorrow, Mel! That makes 2 out of the 3. I still have problems believing it's happening. This whole thing started off as a 5000 word short story. I forgot to stop! Thank you so much for all your lovely reviews, my friend. Big hugs. :)) Sandra xxx

reply by write hand blue on 14-May-2018

My pleasure... ~mel~

Comment from damommy

Excellent

Wonderful meeting between Jacob and Francis. It gives him his father while leaving him with the only family he's known.

You've handled this time travel so well. It's as though you've experienced it yourself. You haven't, have you? If you have, take me with you next time. LOL

 Comment Written 13-May-2018

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reply by the author on 13-May-2018

Can you keep a secret??? LOL. Thank you, my friend, for another of your lovely reviews. You are so sweet. Big hugs, :)) Sandra xxxx

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I started to read this Wednesday evening but I was so tired I couldn't concentrate and knew I wasn't giving this post justice. I am so glad I waited. This is very good and you continue to do a good job writing.

 Comment Written 12-May-2018

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reply by the author on 12-May-2018

Aw, thank you Barbara, that was so nice of you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'll be posting the penultimate part tomorrow, and then the very last part on Tuesday, with a huge twist to lead into the 3rd book of the trilogy. All this started as a 6000 word short story! lol. Thanks again, my dear friend. :) Sandra. xxx
(Will you be posting your's tomorrow?)

Comment from wordsfromsue

Exceptional

Ah, Sandra, what a lovely chapter this is. Satisfying loose ends being tied up with Francis, Joe and Rosie.

I tried to read with an eagle eye. I couldn't find any corrections.

Well done!

 Comment Written 12-May-2018

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reply by the author on 12-May-2018

Thank you sooooo much, Sue, for the lovely 6 stars!! You couldn't find any errors??? That's a first for me, lol. Thank you for the lovely review, my dear friend. Biggest hugs!! Sandra xxxx

Comment from alexisleech

Exceptional

You set the scene beautifully, Sandra. I could imaging everyone's expression in Rosie's sitting room when Jacob walked into the room, and afterwards when she was chatting away as she told him more about his son.
I love it when Veronica time travels more than once in a chapter. It's like looking through different windows, and brings the reader up to speed with everything that's going on.
As for Mildred....
I can't wait to find out!

Alexis xxx

 Comment Written 11-May-2018

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reply by the author on 11-May-2018

Thank you so much, Alexis, for another of your really lovely reviews. And a huge hug for all those shiny stars!! Only two parts to go, I hope you'll be to see how it ends. :)) Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Roxanna Andrews

Excellent

I thought I reviewed this already but I guess I just read it and forgot. Anyway another fine chapter. Nice to see Francis meeting his father and knowing his son by his resemblance. I do hope Mildred is going to be okay. ={ Great writing as always. Rox

 Comment Written 11-May-2018

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reply by the author on 11-May-2018

I've done that a few time, Rox, weird, isn't it. Thank you so much for coming and reading this part, my friend. Two more to go, and that's the finish!! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Swampfox1

Excellent

Very strange story but I must say that I do like it. The words flow very well. I like the part where the man meets his son for the first time. However, it is totally weird. Thanks for sharing. And , weird in a good way.

 Comment Written 10-May-2018

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reply by the author on 11-May-2018

I would be strange to anyone coming in at this late stage, the scene was set in the first book and continued in this one. The first was published in November last year, and this one only has two more parts and the second in the trilogy will be finished. (Bar the editing) It's nice of you to read this part, I'm glad you thought it weird in a good way! LOL. Big hugs. Sandra xxx

reply by Swampfox1 on 11-May-2018

Okay, I see said the blind man, I reckon the last chapter would be weird in any occurrence. It is great to hear from you. And, Hugs to you also. XXX

Comment from rspoet

Exceptional

Hello Sandra,
Another excellent chapter for your wonderful book.
Of course Lady Gwendolyn has white hair, she's a ghost! lol
I don't recall any mention of her hair, previously, but in the picture, she's definitely brunette.
Besides, if she were albino, her brother would have been used to albinos.

I like the portrayal of Jacob. It is consistent with the earlier image of him.
It seems the story is coming full circle to a satisfying conclusion with a
perfect light, rhyming touch on the ending.

Naturally, the author will throw in some intriguing twist that will lead to the next book lol.

Well done, my friend, well done.

Robert

 Comment Written 10-May-2018

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reply by the author on 11-May-2018

Hi, Robert. Thank you for another of your lovely reviews. The description of Gwendolyn is in the earlier parts, when Veronica was looking for Francis. It was just before she died and begged Meg to bring Francis to her. Yes, Sir John would have noticed if she'd had red eyes, but researching it, not all albinos have them. I left it hanging in this part because if anyone knowing about albinos happened to read this book they would have questioned it, because both parents have to carry the gene for a full albino to burst onto the scene. I didn't want to go into the whole question of albinism as this is a work of fiction but I needed to add enough to cover myself.

I'm glad you liked my last line, lol. You know me too well, my friend. Of course I'm going to add a hook at the end! I'll tell you, but keep it a secret. The powers that be are actually Veronica's children, and they have been manipulating their 'mother' since the beginning of the first book from their office in the sky. But, they don't like the way James keeps interfering, so they are going to turn him into parrot squawking in a cage. Then, realising Veronica and Mildred are getting all the limelight, they are plotting some heinous deed to frighten them off, so they get the centre stage.... I won't tell you any more, it might spoil it for you!!! LOL.

Thank you so much for the lovely 6 stars, too, my friend. As always, your reviews are excellent! Big hugs :)) Sandra xxx

reply by rspoet on 11-May-2018

That sounds like a great plot for a book. I don't want to spoil your afternoon, but it sounds a lot like the Trump family, squawking parrot and all.

Comment from Pam (respa)

Exceptional

-A very touching chapter, Sandra,
because it is all about family.
-The resemblance of Francis and Jacob
is striking, and Gwendolyn's features
even come into Ver.'s mind.
-Jacob is so proud of his son, but
he knows that it is not possible nor
in the best interest of Francis to take him.
-It almost brought a tear to my eye when
Ver. said good by to Joe.
-He and Daveth have been such a huge
part of this book; I will miss them all.
-But that thing called reality is
the way it is meant to be.
-It is nice to see Ver. back with her own family.
-Mildred ends the chapter very well:
" 'Oh Lordy, I got me own walking, talking, walking stick!'


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 Comment Written 10-May-2018

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reply by the author on 11-May-2018

Thank you, Pam, for this wonderful review and all those shiny stars!! I love the ones you add to the bottom of your review. I know what you mean about saying goodbye to Joe and Daveth, it was the same when she said goodbye to Mrs Humphries, Lady Ann and Peter. I wonder if the characters in the final book in the trilogy will take off like they all did. (I'm still not sure if it will be the end. I've grown quite attached to them all.) Anyway, just two parts to go and then the big edit will start. It's not too bad this time, because you've given me loads of help, for which I thank you so much. Thank you again, dear friend. Big hugs. Sandra. :) xxxxx

reply by Pam (respa) on 11-May-2018

You are very welcome and deserving of all the stars and comments, Sandra. I know exactly what you mean; I have grown attached to the characters, too! You are always welcome for the help, my friend.