Reminds me of what my parents say I was like for the first six months of my life...

You know, I can actually picture Ragetti having a way with children.

Beautiful story, and perfectly in character.

All three of your stories that I've read are great, for that matter. Thanks for sharing them with the rest of us.

Siren

Aw. This is very good; well done!

Wonderful story! A really spot on depiction of Norrington - who might not be terribly likeable, but certainly deserves respect and even admiration. I thought Elizabeth was a bit snotty, but then she is, in the film. Beautifully written and observed.

I am absolutely awestruck by this story; both the quality of your writing and the certainty with which you paint the characters. The way you use the language shows the time and the mores so much better than any contemporary piece I have read elsewhere. Your Elizabeth is one I can actually like and respect, which, unfortunately, is something I encounter too rarely. Your Norrington is heartbreaking, the poor man.

Such a wonderful story, and so beautifully crafted. Thank you for sharing this.

This is wonderful. There are far too few stories with Norrington in them, which is disappointing. He is probably my favorite character and I love the way you write him. The last line is the perfect ending and really captures what their whole relationship is.

Wow, that was beautiful. Lovely plot, pacing, language, and characterization.

Norrington's a bit testy, isn't he? I like his snarkiness, though. Seems very in-character.

So glad poor Bessie is off the hook.

"The young woman who'd bargained away the offer of her hand to rescue her lover had known full well her power over men... but she had not known what it was to share a husband's life."

That was a beautifully written paragraph.

Hereswith recced this to me, and I am enjoying it go very much! It's an intriguing plot, and I think you are doing a fine job with period details and speech.

On to the next chapter...

This story breaks my heart. Really it does. Because, personally, I'm rooting for James all the way... I like your writing style very much, this is beautifully worded, the dialogue is great and your characterisations are spot-on and absolutely perfect!

Beautifully written and conceived. I love your development of Norrington's character. He gets short shrift so often in PotC fic and deserves the sort of compassion you show him here. Added to my favorites.

Great story. Please continue.

Love,

S

Even though your vocabulary is a bit beyond me, I still like it a lot. Good work!

Love,

S

A fine story - very well written! I look foward to more!

Wow, I really like this story. The words you choose are very powerful. I beg you to continue.

Love,

S