Comment from alexisleech

Exceptional

It's useful having some input from 'the powers that be,' and it works well not knowing exactly what they're planning! When you see that picture of an albino child, it makes it easier to understand why people would be spooked by those red eyes. Today, they could wear glassers or contact lenses, but back then, it must have freaked people out. I hope this Sir John is nicer than the last one Veronica encountered - only time will tell!
Another great chapter, Sandra, and I can't wait for the next.
Hugs from France,
Alexis xxx

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017

Thank you so much, Alexis, for this lovely review and all those shiny stars!!! Even now it scared the heebeegeebees out of some people, so, yes, it really would spook people out in the 1800s. Big hugs, my dear friend. :) Sandra

Comment from MelB

Excellent

Hi Sandra, I'm glad to learn the child just has a medical condition and is not inhabited with a demon. I didn't know one with this condition had red eyes.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2017

The full blown albino has white hair, a very pale face and red eyes. They have to be very careful of the sun too, as their skin is really sensitive. I've not met one, but there are some reviewers here that have. I was surprised at how many people there are, and also, black albinos, Curly Girly, (Nicole) told me they are pale with orange/ginger hair. You learn something every day! Thanks, Melissa, for reading this part, it's so nice to have your support. Big hugs. :) Sandra xx

Comment from Sisco Molinas

Excellent

Meg leant over and promised her

Petro leant forward and rested

I think the word is "leaned" ...

Other than that I didn't find any SPaG to mention.

I will say that there are a ton of different characters in your story and coming in at this chapter leaves me totally lost -- still a good read.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017

Thank you for reading and reviewing my story, Sisco. I can imagine this would be confusing to you coming into it now. This is the sequel to the first book, so many of the characters are already well established. But if you can bear with it, I'm sure you will soon catch on. Thank you for attempting it though and enjoying what you've read. The council only appear at the beginning of each chapter, and there are between 5 and 7 parts per chapter, so they don't come into it much. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from F. Wehr3

Excellent

I enjoyed this, Sandra. You've changed things up this go around, which I like. Have you ever seen the movie or show called "Twelve Monkeys"? This part reminded me of it.

Have a great day!
Russell

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017

I'm glad you liked this one, Russell. I had to make it different or it would have been just a rehash. I've been told that publishers like to know there are at least three books coming, so I'm going to do a trilogy in this series with Veronica and Mildred. I hope I can do it and keep the reader wanting more. That's the hard part. I remember the name, "Twelve Monkeys" but not the movie, I'll go on to Amazon and see if I can find it. Thank you, my friend, for reading and reviewing this part, and for sharing your thoughts on it. Big hugs. Sandra xxx

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi (*<*)

= An excellent chapter, Sandra.
= Goodness, the picture almost looks haunting.
= Do you remember a movie out quite a few years ago, called, 'Powder'?
= The character was albino, and if I remember, had to do something with lightning, too.
= I did miss out on a lot when I was off-line, with Veronica and James having two children.
= Whew... (*<*)

<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers <> Jax / Jackie

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017

Thank you, Jackie, for your lovely review. I don't remember that film, but now my curiosity is aroused, I'll have to see if I can find it on Amazon. Time goes fast, doesn't it? Already Veronica's children are 3 and 5 years old. LOL. By the time I get this story finished, they might be married!!! Thanks again, my friend. :) Sandra xx

Comment from l.raven

Exceptional

Hi Sandra, eeeekkkkk....it may be normal in a sense of the way...but those eyes...they can give you a bit of a scare...but you don't walk away from your child for any reason...I saw this picture...and I thought...what in the world Sandra???...well now that Veronica is back...they need to work on finding Daveth's father...but where to start...that baby is in danger...very well written chapter sweet angel...NEXT!!!!....love ya you...Linda xxoo

I am so glad to hear Ian is coming home...it's crazy ...one doctor says one thing...and the other says something else...it's the same with pills...one doctor will give to many...while the other gives not enough...sigh...I hope and pray he is doing better...you are all in my prayers...and I love you...God Bless...Linda xxoo Hi to Ian...xxoo

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017

LOL!! They do look a bit scary, don't they? So in a way you can understand Sir John's reaction, he's frightened of this child. Poor little thing. Yes, we have to look for Daveth's father, but that won't be easy. Lots for Veronica to sort out. Next is coming soon! LOL, you are funny, dear Linda!! Thank you for those 6 stars, you've quite made my day! Big hugs, and lots of love, dear friend. :) Sandra xxx

Ian is home now, he had an amazing weight loss of just over 3 stone. 44 pounds in two days! The doctor told Ian that the doctor or nurse who told him to drink nearly 4 litres of water a day, was totally out of order. With his kidney's not working properly, they couldn't cope with all that fluid and retained it. He just filled up until he couldn't move. He should be drinking just under one and a half litres! Honestly, what are these doctors doing? His weight loss was all fluid, all that had been building up inside him. He now has to keep an eye on it, if the water starts to build again, he will have to go back to the hospital. At least he is home and can go and watch his beloved football team play on Saturday! That is his one big pleasure in life! bless him. Life goes on. Much love, my sweet friend. :) xxxxx

reply by l.raven on 20-Jul-2017

HI Sandra, I force down one bottle of water a day...I try more...but I can hear and feel it in my stomach...the doctor said push for more...I do drink a lot of milk...and some times juices...I drinking some water as we speak...LOL...I'll have to roll off the couch...you are soooo welcome my sweet angel...you deserve the stars...love ya you...lots...Linda xxoo

I am so glad Ian is home now...that could have killed him...drown him...tell I said one bottle a day...1 pint...and a glass of milk with ever meal...milk does the body good...LOL...my folks love football too...on Sunday you can't talk to them...they are glued to the TV...my mother knows every time on of the players stub the toes...but that's ok...gives them some fun time...LOL...I am going to Florida in August...I love my folks ...but hate they don't have the net...I start talking in rhythm and rhyme...LOL...take care...and Hi to Ian...xxoo love

Comment from smbau

Excellent

Liked the story line which was very creative. The story is described in first person of the main character Veronica. It talks about the fate of a child with red eye, whose mother died and his father hate leaves him under the care of Meg and protection of Veronica. The readers are left in suspense and looking forward to reading the following chapters.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017

Thank you for your lovely review, smbau, I'm so pleased you enjoyed this part of my story. :) Sandra xx

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

"The poor mites. (mite?)

Excellent chapter as always. I am so glad you are continuing this most interesting story and are back to writing, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017

Thank you so much, Debbie. Yes, I'm back and raring to go. The reference to the 'mites' were the ones Mildred was looking at in the medical book that James was showing her and Veronica. I've never met one, but some reviewers have, and Phyllis had an albino as a neighbour. I've heard there are many people born without the melanin, some more than others. My character is a full albino, so he would look really frightening to someone who knows nothing about the condition. Thank you as always, my friend, for your lovely thoughts. Big hugs! :) Sandra xx

Comment from Curly Girly

Excellent

Good image choice for this chapter!
Whoo-hoo, it's freaky.
Francis is an albino.
Poor, poor, wee lad. That is a terrible thing to be both now and back then.
Back then, people were less educated and more superstitious. I can imagine many people being terrified of red eyes.
In Africa, it is not uncommon to see albino 'black' people begging on the streets.
This is an interesting story, Sandra.
Nicole

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2017

What are albino black people like? White people have paler skin, white hair and red eyes and very sun sensitive skin. Some do have blue eyes, but they are as piercing as the red ones.Thanks for reading and reviewing, Nicole, I'm glad you like it. :) Sandra xxx

reply by Curly Girly on 20-Jul-2017

Most have white--pale gingerish hair. As they grow, they develop ginger skin blotches that can be disfiguring.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=black+albino+people&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjp9ZjuwpjVAhVFabwKHXxgDbIQ_AUICigB&biw=1536&bih=759

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

Hello my friend again you have done really well with this chapter it moves on so naturally so the child is an albino with red eyes it must be shocking for his father and hard to accept I look forward to reading the next chapter as always I enjoyed regards Jill

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017

Hello, Jill. Thank you so much for another lovely review. I'm really glad you enjoyed this part, thank you, my friend. :) Sandra xxx