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Fred KungHelen Hollickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-90256266127381010422016-12-13T20:24:52.355+00:002016-12-13T20:24:52.355+00:00Many thanks Inge - the Dawlish Chronicles are bran...Many thanks Inge - the Dawlish Chronicles are branching out beyond sea stories alone, as evidenced by Florence Dawlish's brutal encounter with the sordid underside of complacent Victorian society when she solves a mystery in "Britannia's Amazon"<br /><br />You might like to download a free Dawlish short story via: http://eepurl.com/bt5aRn<br /><br />Best Wishes: AntoineAntoine Vannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490972848447907013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-91539793635352385562016-12-13T20:19:49.276+00:002016-12-13T20:19:49.276+00:00I hope your husband will enjoy the Dawlish Chronic...I hope your husband will enjoy the Dawlish Chronicles Pauline - you can click here to get an overview of the five books so far: http://amzn.to/2hs0m0m <br /><br />You may also like "Britannia's Amazon”, in which the lead player is Florence Dawlish, the naval captain's indomitable wife.<br /><br />And to download a free Dawlish short-story click on http://eepurl.com/bt5aRn<br /><br />Best Wishes: Antoine<br />Antoine Vannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490972848447907013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-65412253204696266162016-12-13T20:15:00.931+00:002016-12-13T20:15:00.931+00:00I hope your husband will enjoy "Britannia'...I hope your husband will enjoy "Britannia's Spartan" Ginger. Researching it was a fascinating challenging, especially as regards the, remarkable Queen Min, who in real life, as in the book, played a weak hand very effectively. To learn more about the Dawlish Chronicles you can click here to get an overview of the five books so far: http://amzn.to/2hs0m0m <br /><br />You may also like "Britannia's Amazon”, in which the lead player is Florence Dawlish, the naval captain's indomitable wife, who is involved in solving a mystery in Victorian London.<br /><br />And to download a free Dawlish short-story, click on http://eepurl.com/bt5aRn<br /><br />Best Wishes: Antoine<br />Antoine Vannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490972848447907013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-54661189452574670202016-12-13T20:07:37.213+00:002016-12-13T20:07:37.213+00:00Thanks Helen - your tough-love advice when I start...Thanks Helen - your tough-love advice when I started publishing has proved invaluable. I'm forever in your debt. <br /><br />Regards: AntoineAntoine Vannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490972848447907013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-4693973229768461062016-12-13T20:06:19.073+00:002016-12-13T20:06:19.073+00:00Thanks Regina - I've met several characters li...Thanks Regina - I've met several characters like Fred around the world during my career. I've always liked them even if I didn't trust them too far - and on occasion they'e turned out to be very good people to have on your side if you're in a tight corner!Antoine Vannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490972848447907013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-81716607516862011012016-12-13T20:04:04.542+00:002016-12-13T20:04:04.542+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Antoine Vannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490972848447907013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-67149448510810945322016-12-13T16:39:24.456+00:002016-12-13T16:39:24.456+00:00Yes your husband will enjoy this one - and I'm...Yes your husband will enjoy this one - and I'm glad you're enjoying the 'hop' (continue spreading the word about it m'dear!) Now just this morning I was thinking 'why do I do these things? All this extra work - and for what?' Then someone like you pops up with a suggestion and I think 'Yes, why not? What a good idea...' Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-2197029039512483902016-12-13T16:36:07.405+00:002016-12-13T16:36:07.405+00:00Although I say so myself (pats my own back LOL) th...Although I say so myself (pats my own back LOL) this idea for a 'Hop' has been brilliant for highlighting the lesser characters and giving new life to the books! Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-81743253831774073492016-12-13T16:34:42.650+00:002016-12-13T16:34:42.650+00:00In complete agreement! In complete agreement! Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-4087728135286006482016-12-13T16:34:13.555+00:002016-12-13T16:34:13.555+00:00same here Regina! same here Regina! Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-57199382939617985712016-12-13T16:33:04.186+00:002016-12-13T16:33:04.186+00:00I think he'll enjoy them Pauline.I think he'll enjoy them Pauline.Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-45588298810477746442016-12-13T15:33:19.688+00:002016-12-13T15:33:19.688+00:00Oh very excited to see this! My husband was statio...Oh very excited to see this! My husband was stationed in Korea and he is a huge history buff. I am thinking this will make a great Christmas gift. Fred sounds like a very well developed character. I have really enjoyed this past week! It is such a different approach and maybe for February you could host a lovers one with the characters. This blog came up in our library book discussion. I will be sad after the 17th when it ends.Ginger Dawn...A Spice Below The Horizonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151203857889091939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-21290097710962085942016-12-13T14:51:11.150+00:002016-12-13T14:51:11.150+00:00It sounds like Kung Li finds himself forever "...It sounds like Kung Li finds himself forever "between the devil and the deep blue sea." Fascinating. May it be "anchors aweigh" for your series, Antoine, with a steady following breeze.Inge H. Borghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235501820087500582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-56521128141342235532016-12-13T14:00:37.823+00:002016-12-13T14:00:37.823+00:00What a survivor!
I'm a keen fan of the Dawlis...What a survivor! <br />I'm a keen fan of the Dawlish Chronicles and recently reviewed Britannia's Amazon. Great adventure novels!Alison Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12638794898163576730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-5839570860604672122016-12-13T13:31:52.367+00:002016-12-13T13:31:52.367+00:00Now that I have read your piece on "Fred,&quo...Now that I have read your piece on "Fred," Antoine, I think I must revisit your book. I have a better understanding of the character with his interview. Regina Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641809115576257122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-60053236176123299352016-12-13T10:32:28.497+00:002016-12-13T10:32:28.497+00:00This sounds a perfect read for my husband who love...This sounds a perfect read for my husband who loves history and sea novels. I have passed the details on to him and he said he would most definitely look into this. A great interview. Pauline Barclayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391269090700842939noreply@blogger.com