Wow, Em ... an awesome end to an incredible story :) Loving the Tristan point of view, here, too.

You've really done a great job on this; your main characters are excellent, your plot well-thought out and your minor characters are absolutely fabulous in their own right ;)

I love the last line of this epilogue, it's a great resolution. I was grinning as I read it. Like this: :D

All I can say now it ... can't wait for the next story!

Oh, this is just beautiful writing, Em. The imagery is very vivid and the dream sequence is especially poignant. It's still very sad to see Helene go, but this angel bit you've put in about her is really very, very intriguing. And aw! Clara is maturing! (I'm not sure why that merits an 'aw', but oh, well.) Love it.

~Brackynn~

Em, you really have outdone yourself here. This chapter was just amazing. Especially the dream...*sigh*. Just amazing.

Very nice chapter here, Em. Me likes a lot. Sorry it took me so long to review ... I guess I was getting used to you announcing your updates on SYLM ::is sheepish:: But I'm very glad that you started answering the questions I asked.

I like Elise and her relationship with Tristan. They seem to be a very close brother and sister. But -- poor Helene. I am really going to miss her.

But I am very glad that Gen will be okay :)

Ah, my dear. The story draws closer and closer to the end.

Thank you for answering the questions regarding the maids. I am certain that Helene's parting will be an amazing tear-jerker. I am a bit surprised she has even made it this long. That is a strong will she has there.

I have to agree with a prior comment. "Are we not meant to be grateful to the angels God provides us?" is a wonderfully turned phrase.

I love the playful attempt at Clara hiding her emotions from Elise, as well as the "sneaked" kiss.

Well done.E.M.

I was never a fan of stories written in the 1800s. But I enjoyed this one. Great work, keep it up. You've got talent that's for sure. Maybe you could give me some tips sometime.:D

Happy Holidays!

"Are we not meant to be grateful to the angels God provides us?" I just love this line. It's so truthful, especially at this time of the year. A job well done yet again, Em. I can't wait to read more about Helene.

Hey, Em ... Angel from Say You Love Me here ;)

You know what? This is just awesome! I love how everything you write seems just so in tune, if you know what I mean. Heck, I'm not sure I know what I mean, but suffice it to say that I enjoyed this chapter very, very much.

Oh, and can I just be rather immature and say ... YAY! Love is in the air!

Anyway, you're doing a fab job, you talented thing. This is a story where I can't wait to get to the end to see what happens, but I wish I could go on reading forever.

I was a tad confused as I read through this the first time. I read it through a second time before I decided to comment, though.

The source of my confusion: When Clara received the news of her uncle's demise, she did mourn. She ran to her room and was disheartened that Julius did not follow to comfort her. Of course, it was a very short period of mourning, so that could be overlooked. Then, I thought I recalled some tears being shed the first time she awoke after the attack and uttered the words, "It hurts, Tristan." Without clicking back a couple of chapters, I don't know for certain.

I liked the way you brought her around to realizing Tristan's affection ran deep. The simplicity of his giving up his performing for a month to care for her, that was well done. Too many times, writers create such elaborate schemes, when simple is all that is really needed.

I also like how you let Clara admit to herself how much of a brat she'd been to him, yet he still held her dear.

You did very well in keeping Tristan apprehensive until it was time for the full revelation of her emotions to him. It could have been a bit more embellished, but you still made your point well. I really liked the bit of Clara stepping back out to knock, and Tristan hesitating before inviting her in.

The way you closed this chapter was perfect. Very perfect.

Obviously, we are all saddened to see the story come to an end, but we realize that all tales must do so lest we become bored with them. I know that I will anxiously await another story crafted by your imagination.

Until the next chapter...E.M.

Go Clara! Well, Em, another chapter that's left me near speechless. I'll be sad to see this go...but is there a chance that the new story will be a sequel?

Oh, good job. I thought at the end she would say it was the other guy she loved but oh well...and that must be tritan?? All those drawings gave it away! hee hee

Hey Em!

Great job, I finally started it! Awesome intro and I love the character! Woohoo, now just to catch up! *sigh* Oh well, great job!

Well, hello dear. Sorry it took me so long to post my review. I read this the day you told me about it, but didn't have the time to type out a message.

I love what you have done with taking Clara to the cathedral. And even though I want to see the relationship go places, it's only fitting that she hold on to her anger for a while.

The run to the river was extremely realistic.

Well done, my dear.E.M.

Another great chapter, Em. Clara did the right thing, ditching the ring, but please bring the girl back to her senses soon! Near the end, I wanted to slap Clara for being so stupid.

I missed a few chapters but I finally caught up! It's great! What happened to Clara? Besides the pain in her side what happened to her that made all go black?