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Have a guess at the “big baddie(s)” for a chance to win a paperback copy of this novel! Pop your answer on Notes (my restack if the link doesn’t work) - https://substack.com/@drkathleenwaller/note/c-75147314?r=rtf40&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

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So Josef ends up dead? And Marie killed him by not letting him in? We need to know!

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Let’s see!! You can leave your guess on my Note just posted now. First one correct will receive a book…

I know, it was a bit mean to wait until next week but this is what the story made me do. :)

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I can hardly wait until next Saturday now. You can’t do this to me, Kate! I love how the tension builds up right to the very end. :)

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Thank you Silvio! Sorry to make you wait :)

In the meantime, you can have a guess at the culprit(s) - https://substack.com/@drkathleenwaller/note/c-75147314?r=rtf40&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

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I will, Kate. Catching up properly on everything this coming weekend (hopefully!). Thank you.

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Nov 3Liked by Dr. Kathleen Waller

"Now that it is a fresh day, I feel quite lost. Who have I become? What did I get myself involved in?"

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"I don’t think I have the strength to start again. I’ve done it so many times. Each country, ultimately a failed experience."

These are incredible lines and speak so much to what Marie has gone through. Who is she now? Just a paranoid wreck?

Can't wait for the epilogue.

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Thanks Nathan!

Perhaps she is. The epilogue has a lot to reveal 😆 let’s see if you and Troy are correct!

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Brilliant writing, Kate.

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Aw thanks Jo 💙

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"Tell my story!" Indeed. Well-done, Kathleen.

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Thanks you, Mary 💙

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Nov 2Liked by Dr. Kathleen Waller

The emotional depth in “I don’t think I have the strength to start again” cuts deeply, capturing Marie’s internal struggle. Her growing sense of helplessness is masterfully depicted, and the uncertainty of Josef’s intentions haunts every word. This chapter is a compelling and heart-wrenching glimpse into her turbulent world.

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Thanks so much, Jon!

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"I don’t think I have the strength to start again. I’ve done it so many times. Each country, ultimately a failed experience. Lost relationships an no impact on the politics or initiatives I had been interpreting for others." Such powerful writing, giving voice to Marie's despair. Wonderful.

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So many ways to see moving around the world, eh?

Thank you for this kind comment, Jeffrey!

(it also helped me catch a typo for publication)

If you'd like, you can guess the culprit(s) here -

https://substack.com/@drkathleenwaller/note/c-75147314?r=rtf40&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

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