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The amount of intrigue, gossip, plotting and manouvering at on Court session will require weeks of analysis! It certainly creates an interesting workspace. In one brief session our hero gets a note from Tallyrand, some sort of task for the Spanish crown and neutralising the tactics of the French who, unsurprisningly are using the affairs of the heart to upset the British/Spanish relationship. All this on top of his non-spying assessment of the docks. He'll need to find a handsome lover (or two) to maintain his equilibrium! As far as the timing of the release of this chapter; I am sure the almighty apreciates a chapter of Mr Arbour's writing regardles of what day its released!
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I am also feeling so humbled by your totally accurate pigeon-holing of my misspent youth at an expensive academy, which, if not latin, did have a latin motto. 😘
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Note I did say amoral, not immoral. Mr Arbour's ability to despatch talented and much beloved characters at many many points in this story, suggests an ability dare I say penchant for playing with his readers emotional souls (let alone that of his character). This, I'd suggest, indicates a modicum of amorality even if its not his driving characteristic. He does this with undoubted skill and talent; his vast readership's reaction suggests we/they are somewhat suseptible to his wiles.....
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What makes Cardona's wife more dangerous is not being Graingers family, his ability to control her, her innueundos, correspondence and contacts is that much less. He has to rely on Cardona, who has failed in this area already or Cardona's undoubtedly powerful father. This is where it could get political, and if it becomes politically savvy/ apropos/ advantageous to the King or to Spain, Grainger could up being the sacrifice/scapegoat. In the hands of our cunning and somewhat amoral author, I think that our hero could be put through another of the shallower ponds of hell. And perhaps the vehicle could be Mme Cardona as manipulated by the French... Just a thought...🤔😋
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Im not sure this Spain trip is going to be as much fun as Grainger hoped. Mr Arbour has really provided our hero with a challenge he has little or no control over. If Cardona is so remiss as to not secure his correspondence, can he be trusted? Cardonas wife just needs to start spreading tumours about her husband being seduced by the English to raise question not only about Grainger but also Daventry and the English "ulterior motives". And god knows Grainger seems to have slept with enough Spaniards that his prowess would only reinforce her message!
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“Because the French will lobby and scheme .......,” Cardona said. “They are usually good at anything underhanded.” Living with a Frenchman for over 26 years, I can confirm this.... So lovable, but so cunning....
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Great story line showing how in the US where the state fails, there are people who can and are able to stand up. Not ideal arrangement, but if needs must.... As far as the story goes I feel it rather quaint that in return for Travis, Buck and Marie's extraordinary achievements, Stef.... decorates their dorm rooms! I suppose what else to you give / do for uber-wealthy grandchildren.... Just an aside.... when did we last have a chapter with no sex? Not that I concentrate... much...on that aspect.
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Great chapter. Insight into Will/Travis dynamic. The house sounds incredible, but the best bit was one of Mr Arbour's sliver of truth that he drops in. Like the proverbial iceberg where the visible only points to the immensity of the invisible: "......Jeremy said. He was so annoying when he was being pompous." still an arsehole, a talented arsehole, but still an arsehole....
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A sign, no doubt, that miracles do happen! May he continue his path through the willing embraces of the young men of Europe!
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Name one other time that Grainger has let "circumstances" get in the way of .... intercourse (word substitution for the delicate US audience!)
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Im shocked! Has Grainger ever failed at seduction? Yes, only first attempt, with promising outlook (sounds like a weather report), but still ... a first time failure!
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Since when does "committed" have the meaning "monogamous", which is what I understand you to be saying? And if so why is physical sex the deal breaker and not say, an intimate dinner? For my partner of 27 years when we first became a couple, being monogamous was essential. While Imhad been in monogamous relationship previously, its wasn't a hill I'd die on, however for him it was, and so for 27 years we have been in a committed, monogamous relationship. (It would have been easier had I just been committed all those years ago, but that is a different story!). So I do think "committment" in terms of a relationship can include different things to different people.
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What a surprise to wake up to! Not sure this line is forgiveable: "Derek was in his early thirties and pretty hot for an older guy" How to make a bloke feel really aged!
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Well, Mr Arbour, you not only have history buffs following your stories, but mathematically geniuses too! Collectively they could borrow a Nobel Prize!
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Nb Travis is a train wreck.
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So am I... It leaves the NE coast of Australia for the rest of us. 🥰
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Interesting comment that Davenish's French would help his Spanish. My husband, perfectly English/French bilingual (plus smattering of German-enough to get us into trouble) found Spanish to be utterly incomprehensible both in Spain and Chile. Yes, he's Canadian, but not completely uncivilised.... Second the chances that Grainger was not going to find a toy of a sexual nature on arrival in Spain was absolutely zero. That said that he found my idea of a living fantasy, I'll put down to Mr Arbour knowing me very, very well....
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You need to try my husbands pudding..... 😜
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Have you read almost any chapter of any story you have written? I not sure anyone wants anyone who can produce that much drama that consistently! but never fear, we luvs you anyway! 🥰
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Our esteemed author is giving Will enough rope to hang himself. Will seems oblivious to his lovers situation. Looks like there will be more drama in paradise.... what a surprise! 🤣
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Graingers libido and omnivorous sexual capacity is truly outstanding. As one who manages a partner and his right hand, not always successfully, the thought of trying to keep three others in varying combinations "satisfied" let alone happy is enough to make me take to the drink! More power (he'll need it) to him.... I'll be lying down....
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What a bloody catalogue of the failures of the US car industry! When the Europeans are producing Jaguars, Citroens, Peugeots, Alfa Romeo's, the US are producing tomorrow's tuna cans! I had to reread the chapter several times to get over the horror of the beginning.... was method acting so screwy, or is there a level of control/jealousy creeping in.... Churchill was right; the US only takes the right path after its been down every other (paraphrase) Happy New Year to you all!
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I hope everyone realises that all this sweetness and light from our favourite master manipulator author, can only mean something truly pyrotechnic is forthcoming.... all the "happy holidays" is just a smokescreen....
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Anyone done a matrix of who has done who? It certainly makes my uni period positively virginal!
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I didn't realise that readers get to determine when a book finishes..... If that were the case, I can honestly say some authors wouldn't have got beyond para 1!
