by Cromagnonman
Glad to see a fresh story from you, 5*. I did have to look up a couple of words. Australian English is a little different from American English.
Very good story, almost a 6* butt...
I do not know anything about the UK but a few points seemed to be missed;
1. The District Police do not a Reserve Police Force to draw upon in times of critical need - that Scott could have converted too rather than being forced to loose all his seniority and benefits? It seemed as Scott's posting was a plot by the governor/DA to investigate/restore proper law/morals to Brookman/Canning Hill area - they owe Scott.
2. What happen to the fraud investigation and restitution to those harmed?
Almost looked like you rushed to conclude the story letting Brookman die to close some loose ends. And we are to understand that in over a Century of Brookman's there was only one heir to the Brookman empire???
I expected Ms. Wallace would have become a god-grandmother to Scott/Judy children.
Cromag,
I always look for and enjoy your stories.
I'm glad you wrote this - a few colloquialisms I had to look up "sparrow fart" was particularly endearing. I've read read 20 of your stories so - each very entertaining.
Keep it up.
Burninglove
Love your writing.
The characterisation is wonderful and Australian rural life leaps from the page.
Superbly written, have just added you to my list of favourite authors
Good to see that you are still fitting in some writing! It appears that doing less has actually improved the quality!
KRD, if you were to check, you will find that Cromagnonman is Australian.
Cheers,
Nick
I like a story with little or no sex in it. Just let one's imagination run wild. Giving one enough rope to hang oneself is great. George (well both of the George's) seemed to be just like that. Happy endings are always better when served with humble pie.
Me being a "Yank" I did have a little difficulty reading it with the colloquial sayings throwing me just a little, but overall I did like it and look forward to more of your writings. I enjoyed it tremendously.
What a great story, the little guy prevails, and the corrupt Banker loses everything including his life.
Well done 5++stars