I am loving and appreciating the setting of this tale in such a real period of upheaval in Europe. The details (which on first reading I questioned) in language and setting have proved to be an unexpected educational opportunity. I am only commenting at this time after spending time reading again and looking up unfamiliar references (particularly of Catholic and pagan ritual, and locations). On a quick read, many readers would get a good story but lose a lot of depth!.In the writing, that must be critically important to you, as this part is chock full of informative detail. Ready for the next I hope.
I’m so grateful for this comment Frank! It’s a part of European history that I’ve been fascinated about for decades. And I lived for about 4 years in Austria, and my relatives are from Moravia - with some from southern Bavaria.
Daniel,
I am loving and appreciating the setting of this tale in such a real period of upheaval in Europe. The details (which on first reading I questioned) in language and setting have proved to be an unexpected educational opportunity. I am only commenting at this time after spending time reading again and looking up unfamiliar references (particularly of Catholic and pagan ritual, and locations). On a quick read, many readers would get a good story but lose a lot of depth!.In the writing, that must be critically important to you, as this part is chock full of informative detail. Ready for the next I hope.
I’m so grateful for this comment Frank! It’s a part of European history that I’ve been fascinated about for decades. And I lived for about 4 years in Austria, and my relatives are from Moravia - with some from southern Bavaria.
Absolutely incredible
This is downright spooky!!!
Thank you so much, Jim! 😀