Reviewer: Beej Signed
Date: 05 Jun 2013 02:12 pm Title: Chapter 1
Krystyna, these just keep getting better! I can’t believe all the research that must have gone into this story! Amazing. On to Captain, oh my Captain!
Author’s Response: Hi Beej … I loved researching and writing this story, it actually was the first of the series and I didn’t think it would grab the attention of anyone but it did, so I thought I ought to introduce Adam to the readers as he appears in Albatross. Thank you so much, you have encouraged me so much by leaving these reviews. Krystyna
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Reviewer: sunrider Signed
Date: 12 Sep 2011 02:24 am Title: Chapter 1
Like the first one of these series this story is just wonderful. Again the characters in the story came to live, and so does the tragedy of the Indian people. I love the journey of the boys together home. Full of exciting and emotional moments. Very clever to build in historical persons like Custer.
Author’s Response: Sunrider, thank you so VERY much for this review on the story. I found the historical research for this absolutely fascinating and heart breaking too. I am so happy that you enjoyed the story and truly apprecaite this very encouraging review. Sorry it is late in responding but I have been with my daughter who has been ill in England. Thankyou again, Krystyna
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Reviewer: jfclover Signed
Date: 07 Aug 2011 07:42 pm Title: Chapter 1
I’m not sure where to start. I think you wore out my kindle! What an epic story. I’m so impressed with your command of the English language and the detail of everything you write about. Be proud of this series, Krystyna. You’ve done a great job telling this story.
Author’s Response: Yay, if I could I would be spinning somersaults now, thank you for such a lovely reivew, jfclover, I really am excited by it. It is a great joy to have new readers enjoying the story again, thank you, thank you. Krystyna
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Reviewer: JoeC Anonymous
Date: 22 Jul 2011 06:05 pm Title: Chapter 1
Dear Krystyna,
the second one was as good as the first one. I liked the relationship between the brothers very much. With every word you wrote I saw the believes of the Cartwrights. On to the third part. Thanx for this wonderful written story. JoeC
Author’s Response: Oh thank you so very much, JoeC, I so appreciated receiving this review today. I found this a very exciting story to write, probably due to all the research and finding real life heroes to include in the story. Thanks again. Krystyna
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Reviewer: Cheaux Signed
Date: 08 Jul 2011 12:43 am Title: Chapter 1
An epic tale told with broad, sweeping brush strokes and finely painted details.
Author’s Response: A beautifully descriptive review, Cheaux. Many thanks for taking the time to read it and leave this review. Thanks again. Krystyna
The ending gave me such warm fuzzies!! ?
What a tale. So many plot threads to hold and weave together — I’m truly impressed. When I write, the plot usually sort of invents itself as I go, but there’s no way that would work with this … I’m sure you had to have at least many ‘signposts’ staked out for yourself ahead of time, or something would have been dropped.
I felt like this story just got better as it went. Adam truly was in charge — not just his usual state, but also I’m sure due to his captaincy and experience in dealing w various types of men and situations. Hoss was just … awesome (of course), as usual. Truly the glue that holds them together. And poor Joe … it’s always something, right? (I knew Little Moon would die, as she made the sad mistake of falling in love w a Cartwright. Don’t do it, girl!) But he sucked it up and did what needed to be done. It was good for him, I think, to remember that Ben had gone through similar trials — to know that things could work themselves out.
I was sad about Jacob, of course. I thought your complex portrait of Custer was outstanding. (I have been to the site of the Battle of the Little Bighorn where Custer’s last stand took place. Even at nine years old, it was sobering and — to be honest — chilling. If there are places in the world where there are really ghosts, that might be one…) Such as sad, sad time and situation in my country’s history. You really did a nice job with showing that there was such a lot going on that fed into it…
So, I’ll be onto the next one soon! Did I pick up some issues in this story waiting to be resolved in the next? Thanks so much for these beautiful long stories — as someone who reads quite fast, it’s nice to fine something that will last me a while!
Thank you hardly seems sufficient after such a lovely review. I am just so very glad you enjoyed it. I spent a lot of time researching various people, facts etc for this story. I forgot to mention that when you see an asterick by a name, event or fact it is to indicate that those are actual people and events.
Adam will meet with Custer again, several times over, as well as Tom Custer. Did you know that two of Custer’s brothers were killed with him and also a brother in law and nephew? Heart breaking really..
Thank you…this was my first really long story so I always feel really grateful to those who do read it.
I truly didn’t know what to expect when Joe finally took off on his epic adventure but now, I’m so glad to be home with all the brothers in tow. I agree that the historical feel is beyond awesome. I can’t imagine the amount of time the research took. Well done! I truly felt the pain and frustration of the Indians. And Joe’s pain of his lost love. I was just trying to imagine what life would have been like for them if he had been able to bring her home. Oh the brothers were perfect, apart and together. I know there has to be more about Adam leaving the service but oh, it’s good to have him back home. I’m with Hoss and Joe, don’t let him near anymore officers or they’ll never get home. LOL. But Adam does like to finish with all the lose ends tied up and he will make sure he has done his duty and his level best to get the truth told. His brothers have to have the patience of Job with him. The ending was perfect – no other way to do it. I had to cry tears of joy with all of them. Now on the the next story. Don’t know how long it will take me to get through all of them but I look forward to them. I agree with Miss Kitty, they are like episodes and I’m off to see the next one. Thanks Krystyna for all your hard work and sharing these with us.
Thank you AC1830, just about the loveliest comment for this story and I am grateful. This story was written a while back as a one on it’s own, and then I lost it, but a reader asked me about it and she was the one sent me her copy. She also suggested that I wrote a sequel but I thought a prequel would be better hence Albatross was written, and then others wanted a sequel to that too…and thus the Captain Cartwright series took over my life! But it has been a joy, and I do so hope you enjoy Captain oh my Captain because that was exciting to write with all the research about Alaska etc. Thank again AC1830
Oh, Krystyna, what a historical masterpiece!! And when Ben walked through the door near the end–you brought me to tears. Thank you so very much! I just loved seeing all the brothers together facing the odds and winning naturally! For those reading this comment, this story is a delicious assortment of(deep breath)–ESA, ESB, ESH, quite a bit of ESJ, natural and at ease HAMs, tender JAMs, exquisite SAS scenes and SJS to top it all off!! Let’s just say that this story has something for every Bonanza fan alive!! Besides all that, I have learned A LOT of historical fact from it which is very similar to the actual show.
So glad you enjoyed this story, it was the first story where I did really extensive research and everything came togetherto make up this adventure of the three brothers. I so appreciate your review, Miss Kitty, it”s refreshing and encouraging, thank you SO very much