Mary F
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Charles Todd:
I enjoy your Ian Rutledge books because of the descriptions of all the wonderful places in Great Britain. Will you ever enlighten Bess that she is in love with Simon? e enlighten Bess that she is in love with Simon, and please help Simon to get over his concern about the difference in their "class". Thanks for many enthralling hours. Mary F Rueger Warrington PA USA
Charles Todd
Dear Mary:
I hear your concerns and how things changed in their relationship since An Irish Hostage. In The Cliff's Edge. There was the news about Simon's upbringing and family. These have created a definite need for the next step in their relationship.
With Rutledge #25 complete I am working on Bess #14 now. There is a very fine line to draw here regarding relationships in this time period. Also bear in mind the books are set very close together and as such rushing something along is difficult. That said, I am keenly these things need to be addressed in the next Bess book. This manuscript is much harder than the Rutledge in terms of where they are in their lives. I hope to have the Bess manuscript completed soon.
Unfortunately, with the loss of my mother and now my sister things are keeping me very busy. I still maintain that keeping these series alive is the best testament to both of them.
All the Best.
Charles
I hear your concerns and how things changed in their relationship since An Irish Hostage. In The Cliff's Edge. There was the news about Simon's upbringing and family. These have created a definite need for the next step in their relationship.
With Rutledge #25 complete I am working on Bess #14 now. There is a very fine line to draw here regarding relationships in this time period. Also bear in mind the books are set very close together and as such rushing something along is difficult. That said, I am keenly these things need to be addressed in the next Bess book. This manuscript is much harder than the Rutledge in terms of where they are in their lives. I hope to have the Bess manuscript completed soon.
Unfortunately, with the loss of my mother and now my sister things are keeping me very busy. I still maintain that keeping these series alive is the best testament to both of them.
All the Best.
Charles
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Amy
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Charles Todd:
I am halfway through An Irish Hostage and love it just as much as all the previous Bess books. I absolutely LOVE Bess’s independence and admire her for it. However. I’m dying to see Simon and Bess finally admit they love one another! 🤣 Thank you for these amazing stories! How many do you intend to have in the series?
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