Looks like the strict Hilda will turn out to be Deb's saviour... or maybe not... one thing is certain about your novel and that is... nothing is certain!
I love the way the world, now in the form of Hilda, at another time as thse two workmen / thieves who didn't rape her after she fainted, looks after Deb when she hits rock bottom. I love that there is kindness to a vulnerable person, when their worst fears aren't fulfilled.
I'm also intrigued to hear Deb say she turned her back on Rose at that earlier point. I've forgotton exactly how we were first told about their parting, I didn't remember it so harshly. (If this were a book I'd be going back to re-read that part - when I can find the time I'll search through earlier posts to find that moment.) Its sobering to see how clearly she can own her own stuff, 'doing what she did best, walking away ...'. Not easy. Well done Deb.
She might . . . although probably Deb has to save herself! Hang in there!
What an interesting comment, Noirin. Thank you.
As for Rose and Deb she didn't give much detail of her parting from her in the first instance before going north to stay with Jim and Ellen.
Glad you are still engaging with Family Lines. I appreciate your thoughtful comments very much.
Looks like the strict Hilda will turn out to be Deb's saviour... or maybe not... one thing is certain about your novel and that is... nothing is certain!
I love the way the world, now in the form of Hilda, at another time as thse two workmen / thieves who didn't rape her after she fainted, looks after Deb when she hits rock bottom. I love that there is kindness to a vulnerable person, when their worst fears aren't fulfilled.
I'm also intrigued to hear Deb say she turned her back on Rose at that earlier point. I've forgotton exactly how we were first told about their parting, I didn't remember it so harshly. (If this were a book I'd be going back to re-read that part - when I can find the time I'll search through earlier posts to find that moment.) Its sobering to see how clearly she can own her own stuff, 'doing what she did best, walking away ...'. Not easy. Well done Deb.