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Luz, thanks so much for this excellent feedback!

You are perceiving Turlough just the way I intended at this point.  I will be interested how your view of him changes and develops.  Both he and Columbina have this in common, that they are both not very likeable, and yet they are engaging. 

I have this thing about history in historical novels, even fantasies: that the history should be, as much as possible, accurate.  If you haven't seen it yet, the post on the Borgias is good historic background, and where they appear in my story--the Pope and Cesare, that is-- they could have been where I put them. 

In fact there is an event that actually happened  in August  1500 at the Papal palace that was astonishing and miraculous, which I use in the story with only a slight change in the timing.  But the whole timing of the story revolves around that date and event, because it is just too good to not use!

Likewise, I was delighted to discover that Vesuvius, the volcano looming over Pompei actually did have a minor eruption that year, when I have Columbina passing through the area, and just when I needed it!

I hope you will continue to enjoy--and if not, tell me where I lost you! 

posted by Ciel on August 1, 2008 at 10:15 PM | link to this | reply

Turlough is an interesting character. As an observer, I'm not sure yet if he is profoundly brave or just bitterly arrogant. (comparing oneself to God is usually taken as arrogant). Of course, my take on him may be way off, though.

Also, your attention to the time period is exceptional. You seem to know your history and even the smallest details add to the big picture of this well-planned story. Excellent, Ciel

posted by Luz_Briar on August 1, 2008 at 9:59 PM | link to this | reply

Smitteneimer and Luz, I'm glad you're enjoying this!

posted by Ciel on August 1, 2008 at 11:49 AM | link to this | reply

i'm in the middle of this chapter, but i'll be returning to it tonight, we i have time! until then, great work

posted by Luz_Briar on August 1, 2008 at 11:29 AM | link to this | reply

superlatives

can not say how wonderful this is.  Celts and Monks and Abban's oh my - luv it

posted by Smittenheimer on July 22, 2008 at 5:14 PM | link to this | reply