Public Domain Readers discussion

Plot Outline


* It takes place in Dreymarsh, a fictional place, in England during World War.

* And starts with the residents discovering a German zeppelin.

* Bertram Maderstrom (Hamar Lessingham), the zeppelin's passenger, has a reason for visiting Mainsail Haul which is the residence of Sir Henry Cranston.

* His reason is to hand deliver letters from Major Richard to his sister, Philippa (Sir Henry's wife) and his fiancée, Helen. But is that really the only real reason?

* And why does Sir Henry insist on his fishing excursions instead of joining the war?

The story started very well. But, I agree with Lanelle, the romance part spoiled the story. I don't see why it was included, except maybe to lengthen the plot. The ending was nice but (view spoiler)[still proves that the romance part is pointless. I hate it when someone uses the feeling of others to make the spouse jealous. (hide spoiler)] Anyway, it was a quick read. And, it reminded of The Scarlet Pimpernel. 😁

Sawako, what did you think of Phillipa's pressure on Sir Henry to join in the war effort?

I didn't like it. I think Helen is a better character. First of all, she must have known her husband's character. Besides, I hated it when she let out Sir Henry's secret. What about you?

Helen was definitely a better character.

Phillipa seemed immature and worried about what others thought. I disliked how strongly she pressured her husband, and how she belittled him.

On the other hand, I thought that Sir Henry should have told Phillipa about (view spoiler)[how he was helping with the land mines. It was too important of a secret to keep from his wife. He could have been killed and she would never have known. (hide spoiler)]

Lanelle wrote: "Phillipa seemed immature and worried about what others thought. I disliked how strongly she pressured her husband, and how she belittled him.

I totally agree with you.

Lanelle wrote: "On the other hand, I thought that Sire Henry should have told Phillipa about..." True. But, (view spoiler)[Helen and Phillipa are so gullible. See, how they couldn't conceal their happiness when they knew that Richard is safe. It would put Sir Henry and other members in danger. And as you said, Philipa only cared about people's opinion and I don't think she would endure concealing her husband's achievements from others (hide spoiler)]