And just realised I haven't found time to comment on this finale yet.
Once again, Lynn, this was a tour de force. Packed full of the most delicious detail in every line and paragraph which all added up to a beautifully rich and marvellous atmosphere - I felt quite spoiled. <g>
Wonderful dialogue, superb characterisations, some great, insightful points on the situation and a deeply waffy ending... <happy sigh> what more could a reader want?
