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Love this story. "Dallas" for the 21st Century but with far more intriguing characters
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I really admire Will's fierce autonomy and precocious maturity. He has been through a very tough upbringing, has experienced his wounds and triumphs but more importantly, has absorbed the lessons from both such that he is going to become a formidable individual
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Granger back in his element as a first class seaman and a leader of men. Excellent! An important recuperation for him between the perils of the Russian and British Royal Courts
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And here I was thinking that Mike would be just another asshole who would succumb to Will's charms! Of course not. This could be the rabbit hole that threatens to suck Will into the world of social justice politics.
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Another crisis transacted without too much blood on the floor. En y va
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Not for the first time, one observes that intelligence does not equate with emotional competence, but somehow that is always more easily detected in others. I love the way that, de profundis, this family of super competitive men really do care for one another. Will is turning into a fine young man, but what on earth will be his direction in life. His wealth is an undoubted asset but also a massive obstacle. Looking forward to the next chapters very much. Thank you, Mark
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Glad that Granger is able to cast off his feelings of lost love as he begins to feel the joy in his new command. He is probably well out of the machinations within his family and the political ebb and flow of the time. Let's hope the new young man is able to soothe him without becoming an encumbrance. Trafalgar must be getting very close unless my history is awry! Love this story
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Wow! Emotional literacy not this family strong point is it. When it matters, the choice appears to be between full-blown acting out and aloof sneering logic. Good to know how much Will loves his father
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Gosh lots of potential story lines and drama coming up for this most drama prone family. We know them all pretty well so can already gasp in anticipation of sparks about to fly. Great writing
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Great to be back at sea. Thanks, Mr. Arbour
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Granger's thought stream whilst clinging to the shrouds was one of the most vivid and emotional passages I have ever read. The iron discipline and strategic thinking of the man of war versus the all too human being who shares that same body. We all know those feelings and that conflict albeit, for most of us within less public and constrained circumstances. Thank you, Mr. Arbour and all Best Wishes for 2022
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Ahh! Holiday love affaires - we have all been there, although ones involving a Tsar of Russia and a Countess? Well, that just has to be our beloved, Granger, does it not? Now back into the English milieu. Will it be as skilfully and effortlessly done as we have come to expect or will there be prices to pay?
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Will is in a time of rapid personal growth and creates his own highs in the vortex of energy which he generates. It is unlikely that anyone of his own generation will ever quite be able to provide him with the moral and intellectual challenge to match his own. Perhaps someone from a completely different culture, Asian or African? Meanwhile I hope he has fun kissing a lot more frogs as the ride is fascinating and enriching
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So much pain, so many reactions to pain, so hard to hang on to reality in this world. Thank you Mark for making it just a bit more comprehensible and human
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I love this world where people appear able to say the sort of things one wished one had said at the time. It is almost an end in itself, to play the best version of yourself on a glossy magazine stage hoping the next page will turn before it all gets real. Thank you Mark for letting us be part of the world
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So not my world and I must admit it does make me feel very provincial English middle class, but Mark makes it all quite accessible and even a little bit comprehensible so thanks for that, sir
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I am just so impressed by the physical and mental bravery of these men although having the Tsar on oour side must help. Would that we had such heroes among our present politicians. I cannot get enough of this writing.
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A cliff hanger indeed and quite an unusual one. Once again, Granger's empathy informs his intuition and perhaps confirm his decision to prolong his stay in Russia. I cannot get enough of these stories
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Amusing to get a glimpse of Granger's snobbery and a reminder that class remains a diminished but still potent force in UK political life. One also yearns for a little more of Granger's high-mindedness
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I love how Granger weaves his way so confidently in such tricky diplomatic circumstances and he is also such a great lover it would seem. Thank goodness I am too old to feel madly jealous but not so old that I wouldn't relish the opportunity for conversation and sex with him
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High octane stuff. The emotional roller-coaster continues. Great ride
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Gosh, I would not have lasted five minutes in such an environment but Mark appears to have mastered all the nuances of such diplomatic interplay. I am impressed that Granger is capable of such genuine kindness. Let us hope that his efforts are recognised on his return to London
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A pleasant quiet chapter that feels like something of an interlude. Great for Will to be able to touch base with Grand and Steph again and just at the right time as he is dealing with Connie's departure. Of course there has to be some sex in the mix. All of these guys are very sexual beings after all. I think we gays do sex so much better than straight guys despite the occasional drama. Reality beckons for our travellers, however, and I am looking forward to whatever is in store for them when they return to the States
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Well what an eventful life our hero is having. Somebody should write it all down ......
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Oh my goodness! We are entering the world of pure farce. How delicious but also how apt for the absurd position in which Granger finds himself. I just hope there is a happy ending that is more literary than the sensuous events we enjoyed in this chapter.
