The Gardens at Weatherbury
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48 total reviews
Comment from juliaSjames
Marvelous chapter. Already the magic begins.
I love the contrast between brash Nicholas and the gnome who will no doubt turn out to be his mentor.
I enjoy prowling around hidden places in parks and gardens so this is right up my street.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
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Marvelous chapter. Already the magic begins.
I love the contrast between brash Nicholas and the gnome who will no doubt turn out to be his mentor.
I enjoy prowling around hidden places in parks and gardens so this is right up my street.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 09-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
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Oh, you and me both!! ;) Like some sort of Indiana Jones in the parks and older deserted buildings back in my old home town!! ;) Thanx for your review -- glad your enjoying! ;) :) Yvette
Comment from Janetsue
No sixes left....love the development of this. It's easy to tell that Nicholas is in for a lot of adventures. That would be Nirvana for a kid his age...and a kid-at-heart at my age, as well! LOL
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
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No sixes left....love the development of this. It's easy to tell that Nicholas is in for a lot of adventures. That would be Nirvana for a kid his age...and a kid-at-heart at my age, as well! LOL
Comment Written 09-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
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I am so very glad you're enjoying, Janet -- thank you, again, for your support! ;) Yvette
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It is definitely a read-worthy book! xo
Comment from Bill Schott
Came back to remind myself of this neat story that I will share with my grandchildren soon.
This introduction of the other cast members, so far, brings me up to speed on this fascinating and charming tale of Nicholas's new job as the groundskeeper.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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Came back to remind myself of this neat story that I will share with my grandchildren soon.
This introduction of the other cast members, so far, brings me up to speed on this fascinating and charming tale of Nicholas's new job as the groundskeeper.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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Hooray!! ;) Now you're all caught up -- thank you again, Bill -- it really means a lot that you took the time to do so... :) Yvette
Comment from Debbie Pope
I don't know how you are keeping all of these stories straight. I like the possibilities that I see in this one. I cannot imagine how you are going to proceed, but the story line is definitely intriguing thus far. I like the disappearing door and talking gnome. I can't wait to see how you develop and end this story.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2019
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I don't know how you are keeping all of these stories straight. I like the possibilities that I see in this one. I cannot imagine how you are going to proceed, but the story line is definitely intriguing thus far. I like the disappearing door and talking gnome. I can't wait to see how you develop and end this story.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2019
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Yeah, I'm just a crazy person, I guess -- glad you are enjoying this one.... it's one of two of my 'once a month only' books that are challenging for different reasons: this one for the length and the other because I'm giving romance a try on here. :) :) Thanx for the review, Beautiful B'ham Bud -- so glad you seem to be 'catching up' down there! ;) :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Rikki66
I think G - Trash was not well-liked by the flora that was a part of his guardianship. Nicholas was luck the gnome came to his rescue. Now it is his task to come to the realization that caring for a garden is more than just providing water. Good job.
Rikki:)
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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I think G - Trash was not well-liked by the flora that was a part of his guardianship. Nicholas was luck the gnome came to his rescue. Now it is his task to come to the realization that caring for a garden is more than just providing water. Good job.
Rikki:)
Comment Written 19-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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You are definitely correct on that one, sir! ;) ;) Thanx for stopping in on this one -- Nicholas and Constantine (and Rosa!) appreciate your support! ;);) Take care! ;) Yvette
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I stop for good story telling,
Rikki:)
Comment from lyenochka
Oh this is going to be so much fun! I guess the rose bush is alive? And that the gnome is a great character. Apparently, the previous groundskeeper was not favored. Hopefully, they will like young Nicholas!
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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Oh this is going to be so much fun! I guess the rose bush is alive? And that the gnome is a great character. Apparently, the previous groundskeeper was not favored. Hopefully, they will like young Nicholas!
Comment Written 18-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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Hooray!! ;) So glad you're gonna be on board with the Gardens!! ;) ;) Nicholas and Constantine (and Rosa!) thank you sincerely!! ;) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from robyn corum
Yvette,
Nice, quick chapter that gets to the point and keeps the reader's interest. I always love your tiny bits of mystical moments tossed in as surprises. They're so much fun! Thanks!
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Yvette,
Nice, quick chapter that gets to the point and keeps the reader's interest. I always love your tiny bits of mystical moments tossed in as surprises. They're so much fun! Thanks!
Comment Written 17-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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LOL! :) Yeah, thanx for indulging the blonde's musings, Robyn!! ;) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from JudyE
I think I'm going to like this story.
Just one suggestion and one spag:
We stood in front of the garden shed to which Sir Phillipe was handing me the key - I might have said 'We stood in front of the garden shed, the key to which Sir Phillipe was handing me.'
"Previous Groundskeepers have left notes in the shed's small cabinet inside, perhaps they will help you." - period after 'inside'
Cheers
Judy
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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I think I'm going to like this story.
Just one suggestion and one spag:
We stood in front of the garden shed to which Sir Phillipe was handing me the key - I might have said 'We stood in front of the garden shed, the key to which Sir Phillipe was handing me.'
"Previous Groundskeepers have left notes in the shed's small cabinet inside, perhaps they will help you." - period after 'inside'
Cheers
Judy
Comment Written 17-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Thanx for the review, Lady Judy, and for the suggestion -- I do appreciate your looking out for me!! ;) :) Hope things are going well down/over there today -- take care!! ;) Yvette
Comment from royowen
What an interesting episode, Nickolas the groundskeeper gets the key, then loses the key, the shed, then finds it again, and is confronted by a small, gnome like person, by the name of Constantine, who shakes. You certainly manage to write a sort of supernatural mystery into your stories, well done Yvette, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2019
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What an interesting episode, Nickolas the groundskeeper gets the key, then loses the key, the shed, then finds it again, and is confronted by a small, gnome like person, by the name of Constantine, who shakes. You certainly manage to write a sort of supernatural mystery into your stories, well done Yvette, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 16-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2019
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LOL! Poor Nicholas...he's really not prepared for his magical adventures...but he'll get there! ;) ;) Constantine the gnome and Rosa the guard bush... :) ;) Thanx for the review, Sir Roy -- so glad you joined in!! ;) ;) Yvette :)
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Well done
Comment from poetwatch
So, Yvette, this is the second chapter due for August? I got mine almost finished. I'm just trying to limit the word count and continue with the story without falling flat on my face. I like your Garden story and wonder how far Nicholas will get with all those fairy tales. :) How do you do it? Don't you ever sleep? ;) Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2019
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So, Yvette, this is the second chapter due for August? I got mine almost finished. I'm just trying to limit the word count and continue with the story without falling flat on my face. I like your Garden story and wonder how far Nicholas will get with all those fairy tales. :) How do you do it? Don't you ever sleep? ;) Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2019
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No....this is chapter one. :) ;) I made last month's chapter one into the prologue cuz it fit better with the timeline that my brain came up with when I started this one! ;) ;) i promised folks I would do one chapter a month so, this is July's. :) :) Thanx for stopping by, Jose, and take care over there this evening! :) ;) Yvette
