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Rachel's avatar

I love the final twist in the tail

Jodi Taylor's avatar

Thank you - I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

Carina Woodcock's avatar

LOVED this story. Although I am really a medievalist, I always particularly enjoy a taste of Ancient Egypt and it has put me right in the mood for a city building game I have called Pharaoh ;-) Beautiful moments with Max and Leon too

Jodi Taylor's avatar

Thank you - have fun with Pharaoh!

Janice Frankham's avatar

I never have a clue how things will pan out. I love to lose myself in St Mary's. No matter how often you read these stories, they always seem new. I've always focused on the support displayed by the various characters but now I'm giggling at the thought of the different groups following each other around the shipyard. Thanks Jodi x

Sherrill's avatar

Poor Markham, one wonders if he will ever come back off a Misson unscaved. Jodi always seems to leave us with a mix of emotions, cheer and meaning

Darcy Danielson's avatar

There's a thoughtful husband, proving there's more to romance than bodice-ripping. sniff, love this story.

Mary kerns's avatar

Smashing adventure. But, " the sudden realization of absolute happines". ... so lovely.

Sharon Martin's avatar

Leon brought a tear to my eye ❤️ Markham too but for a different reason ! 😆

Helen Klimeck-Jones's avatar

Such a great story. The descriptions are just fantastic, and some are flat-out hysterical. Thank you, Jodi!

Terri Brisbin's avatar

Loved this one - poor Markham (again) but....LEON!!

Catherine Keegan's avatar

All the backstories... Every scene that's centered on Max and Leon makes me a very happy reader.

Whitney Karp's avatar

I finished this one yesterday! One thing that I love about these stories is that they are so carefully interwoven with the main books. You could read them as holiday stand alones, but they add so much richness and depth and complexity to the characters and the world of St. Mary's. I loved the beautiful moment between Max and Leon at the end.

Jodi Taylor's avatar

Thank you. For some reason - don't ask me why - I was a little concerned people might not like this one. I was wrong. That happens quite a lot so I'm used to it. I've had quite a few people say this one is their favourite.

Sarah Tubb's avatar

I’m having such a lovely time today. Have a list of things I’m not doing but instead have reread 3 of the short stories. This one was sadder than the others- poor Elspeth- but also very amusing and heart warming.

Jodi Taylor's avatar

I'm delighted to be leading you astray today - happy reading!