Hello I would like to thank all of my valued readers who have made it this far in the story.

One of my reasons for posting serially was to ‘force’ myself to keep to a deadline (of sorts). My goal is to write about 1000 words every 10 days or so - 3 chapters / month… give or take… kinda sorta… assuming life doesn't have other plans. (I have a full time job, so this is a side passion.)

Another reason for posting was to try to gain some feedback (free editing, you mean?). So far Void_Crafter was kind enough to post a glowing review (within hours of my initial posting), which I am sure has brought a few readers here. (He was also kind enough to advise me to reformat and turn 7 long chapters into 44 more digestible portions. This alone has also helped bring more readers.) I would welcome any other reviews.

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If you don’t feel like leaving a review please leave a comment.

What did you like? Where were you bored? Are there any confusing parts which had you scratching your head? Grammar mistakes?

Now that Ridley Scott has finished “Napoleon” and awards season is almost over, who should we cast? (Meryl Streep in a cameo as Lady Johanna in Chapter 6 obviously).

Would historical notes (perhaps as footnotes) distract or be interesting?

I know you are out there. I post a new chapter and when I come back from walking the dog 16 people have read it (or 8 people read it and liked it so much they read it twice - I can’t tell from the website’s diagnostics - either way I am delighted that you have taken an interest).

I hope you enjoy the next chapter.

-Bruce