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That's exactly what I was wondering. I've enjoyed how you've evolved your characters' thinking about Hitler from a man with a funny mustache to maybe a real threat. It seems very realistic for those who are a bit removed and allowed us, as the readers, to not focus on it much. I loved how you dealt with the Prince of Wales being recruited by the Nazis, but still managed to keep it in the periphery of a fun and lighthearted story. I really just want this series to continue forever! Can't wait to read about Georgie's next tumble into trouble, where hopefully Queenie will be there to break her fall!
I really enjoy the series. The only book I did not like was Love and Death Among the Cheetahs. It felt like a step out of the lighthearted fun of the series. I missed the regular cast and did not like the other people they met in their honeymoon. Too dark for a Royal Spyness romp.
In Farleigh Field brought WII into play without getting too dark. Margot’s experience with the Gestapo was there to bring in the some of the ugliness of the war, but it was just one small portion of the story.
Is there a way to do what you did with Farleigh Field and have elements like Margot’s experience that are important to the story but are not the entire story or would that be a disjointed compromise trying to be both light and dark?
Valid point about that devastating war (as though any war could be anything but devastating). I’m sure whatever you decide to do will be perfect though! You’re a wonderful author.
I love this series. I love how Georgie uses her intellect to solve problems. she's not afraid to share her opinions. I'm currently reading "Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding". Cheers to Georgie and Darcy!!
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Oct 31, 2021 10:57AM
That's exactly what I was wondering. I've enjoyed how you've evolved your characters' thinking about Hitler from a man with a funny mustache to maybe a real threat. It seems very realistic for those who are a bit removed and allowed us, as the readers, to not focus on it much. I loved how you dealt with the Prince of Wales being recruited by the Nazis, but still managed to keep it in the periphery of a fun and lighthearted story. I really just want this series to continue forever! Can't wait to read about Georgie's next tumble into trouble, where hopefully Queenie will be there to break her fall!
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I really enjoy the series. The only book I did not like was Love and Death Among the Cheetahs. It felt like a step out of the lighthearted fun of the series. I missed the regular cast and did not like the other people they met in their honeymoon. Too dark for a Royal Spyness romp. In Farleigh Field brought WII into play without getting too dark. Margot’s experience with the Gestapo was there to bring in the some of the ugliness of the war, but it was just one small portion of the story.
Is there a way to do what you did with Farleigh Field and have elements like Margot’s experience that are important to the story but are not the entire story or would that be a disjointed compromise trying to be both light and dark?
Valid point about that devastating war (as though any war could be anything but devastating). I’m sure whatever you decide to do will be perfect though! You’re a wonderful author.
I love this series. I love how Georgie uses her intellect to solve problems. she's not afraid to share her opinions. I'm currently reading "Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding". Cheers to Georgie and Darcy!!
