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Brilliant again, Daniel. Showing that horrors can be carried out far more frequently by humans against their own than by the worst monsters of our imaginations

This is such a great story that I always look forward to reading, but know that each chapter is one step closer to the end. Might need to go back to the start once I’m done 😁👍🏼

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Thank you so much, Daniel. Your substantive and detailed reviews are always so encouraging.

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The amount of detail in this is fantastic and adds much authenticity. Well done, Daniel!

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Thank you so much, Alexander! I’ve been fascinated by this period of German history since I was young. Two years ago I would never have thought of exploring it through a horror novel! 😀

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Ah, but there's always a time for everything. And now you've done it, splendidly.

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I don't know where that David came from! 😬

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What’s funny is my favorite professors routinely called me David during college, so it was flattering to have another professor I like do the same. 😀

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That's uncanny. I have no clue how this happened, maybe some ethereal channelling... 😂

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Tragedy follows Hermann, tragedy precedes him. It seems like by being a steady presence for Walter and Walter giving him a cause to continue, when no family remains, Hermann clings to sanity in spite of his curse! Seems like there is a glimmer of a future. Can't help but hope, for the hopeless. Perhaps the thread that runs from beginning to end?

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It’s funny you say that. When I first started the story, I didn’t know that it would take on a life of its own. I’m excited about the direction it’s taking, especially the chapters coming up involving the emigration to America. I don’t want it to be unremittingly grim, but I’m wanting it to be an honest depiction of the era, which means removing the rose-tinted glasses.

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woo-HOO! Another awesome segment. Amazing authenticity and detail.

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Thank you, Jim. I spent much of last year reading up on the Franco-Prussian war and the formation of Germany and I’m glad that you took the time to comment on the authenticity! 😀

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