tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post4646430203876194349..comments2024-03-28T18:12:56.268+03:00Comments on Ladies Becoming Maids: Story: Her Most Remarkable Performance. Chapter 2. Camille Langtryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-79719381867024142082016-11-29T18:29:52.946+03:002016-11-29T18:29:52.946+03:00There is, but it will be a while, need to finish t...There is, but it will be a while, need to finish this one first!Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-3342598465450321172016-11-29T18:15:54.615+03:002016-11-29T18:15:54.615+03:00Camille mam is there any possiblity of molly next ...Camille mam is there any possiblity of molly next version. Eagarly waiting...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-89458271751690731942016-11-28T07:07:41.409+03:002016-11-28T07:07:41.409+03:00Thank you very much, more will come!Thank you very much, more will come!Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-50559217375329054632016-11-28T01:00:44.325+03:002016-11-28T01:00:44.325+03:00I love how you make the description of the charact...I love how you make the description of the characters bring forth vivid images of them as they go about their lives in Victorian London. Another wonderful chapter and await eagerly the next one. sisters1981https://www.blogger.com/profile/05125947404929967389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-80055414009371807422016-11-27T17:57:56.432+03:002016-11-27T17:57:56.432+03:00We'll soon find out, but that is a safe assump...We'll soon find out, but that is a safe assumption to make given the genre. I can guarantee that it wouldn't be a straight line though, that would be too boring. <br />I didn't get a chance to show this story to Emma, although we discussed a different lady-to-maid story of mine, which was also set in Victorian London, and she gave me some very useful advice that influenced this one to some degree. I do hope she would have love it. Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-80051760408216951622016-11-27T17:49:53.382+03:002016-11-27T17:49:53.382+03:00Thank you, Arcadia. Thank you, Arcadia. Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-43955508821386586262016-11-27T14:56:31.908+03:002016-11-27T14:56:31.908+03:00Wow, this is turning into a social history as much...Wow, this is turning into a social history as much as a downgrade story! I have no problem with the plain (not ugly) Georgina; it's a nice twist, everything she's been granted has come by her wealth and position and, as we know, that she will lose. Evelyn has everything BUT wealth, and that too will change.<br /><br />I'm sure you have twists ahead but so far this is a brilliantly researched and plotted story! I agree Emma Finn was a superb author, I loved her stuff, but despite not knowing her I am sure she would have loved this. Great stuff!An appreciative readernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-53323128789646337762016-11-27T11:20:11.922+03:002016-11-27T11:20:11.922+03:00Wha-a-at, you mean not every aristocrat is a beaut...Wha-a-at, you mean not every aristocrat is a beautiful as the dawn? Surely that can't be so! ;-)<br />The contrast in appearance between Georgina and Evelyn also feeds into a common theme of stories like this, in that a beautiful aristocrat and an average-looking maid conform to stereotypes (as mocked above). Georgina, looking at the pair of them in their respective "costumes", might feel as though an injustice were being righted.<br />I do think you are an excellent writer, and I look forward to reading the rest of the story, and to reading its polished final version.Arcadia Bergerhttp://arcadiaberger.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-63199970582888155132016-11-27T06:31:03.572+03:002016-11-27T06:31:03.572+03:00Thank you. I do hope I can still surprise a few re...Thank you. I do hope I can still surprise a few readers with a plot twist or two. I am not sure I can ever approach Emma's quality of storytelling, but she was definety an inspiration!Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-7543403355864125942016-11-27T02:00:53.355+03:002016-11-27T02:00:53.355+03:00Hmmmmm....
A very very very promising beginning.
A...Hmmmmm....<br />A very very very promising beginning.<br />Although it might be already quite obvious how the story will develop, I really like your style.<br />I especially enjoy your approach to respect and include both protagonists point of view. A really beautiful kind of storytelling, seen in perfection by the unforgettable Emma Finn...<br />I am definitely hooked.<br /><br />Marc<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-50154846250499254412016-11-26T22:28:57.830+03:002016-11-26T22:28:57.830+03:00This is very flattering, thank you. I think I will...This is very flattering, thank you. I think I will try doing that if I manage to overcome my all-encompassing procrastination! Feedback from readers has been very positive so far, a lot more positive than I could have imagined. It really adds fuel to my writing speed. Thank you for that!Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-53626493937556578752016-11-26T22:16:33.982+03:002016-11-26T22:16:33.982+03:00Had no idea you were such an accomplished writer. ...Had no idea you were such an accomplished writer. Thought you were the host of the site with others contributing to the library. If you were to tweak this story just a tad, it would be the crème de la crème. Was going to suggest you put it out on the commercial market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-27416536200756968182016-11-26T21:09:50.258+03:002016-11-26T21:09:50.258+03:00I see your point and I will think about it, there ...I see your point and I will think about it, there is scope to re-do and expand it later as I ready the story for publication as an e-book (assuming it continues to get good reviews from you readers). The rationale for not making Georgina a striking beauty is three-fold: <br /><br />Firstly, it partially explains her insecurities as well as her mother's attempts to constantly put her down. Secondly, I thought that is was a bit cliche for such stories to make the heroine beautiful. Let's face it, the vast majority of Victorian ladies (or contemporary ladies, for that matter) were not sexy goddesses. I know, I've seen thousands of their photos and portraits-). Thirdly, it was done to contrast Georgina with Evelyn, who is very beautiful, as her occupation requires to a significant extent. The difference in their appearance will be a major plot driver.<br /><br />Furthermore, plain does not mean ugly. Just average. I think it fits Georgina's persona quite well. <br />Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-8548688306847918942016-11-26T20:51:50.361+03:002016-11-26T20:51:50.361+03:00Agree with an earlier comment. Although this stor...Agree with an earlier comment. Although this story and writing is extraordinary, it falls short with the rich heiress plain at the outset. Would you be willing to rewrite and correct this? When I read this, it hit me like a thud between the eyes. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-51332537608848247532016-11-26T17:02:38.681+03:002016-11-26T17:02:38.681+03:00Not being a friend and being strict and demanding ...Not being a friend and being strict and demanding are different things. Without spoiling that for you, let me say that further in the story you'll see that not being strict can be even more hurtful than being strict!Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-43916704735451250832016-11-26T16:58:55.579+03:002016-11-26T16:58:55.579+03:00Hear, hear!Hear, hear!Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-27533699010912081322016-11-26T15:43:04.223+03:002016-11-26T15:43:04.223+03:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yoh9AgcCmshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yoh9AgcCmsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08270904241090879053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-85593508507393606702016-11-26T15:34:42.725+03:002016-11-26T15:34:42.725+03:00BTW: An elegant, fashionable and noble lady withou...BTW: An elegant, fashionable and noble lady without wearing fur??? Unimaginable!<br />Why should a demanding mistress take care of those animals while she even doesn't take any care about her personal servants?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08270904241090879053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-50886786770507435112016-11-26T15:27:03.895+03:002016-11-26T15:27:03.895+03:00Of course not all victorian lady's where alike...Of course not all victorian lady's where alike....but we like to assume they would always strict and demanding. Let us dream dear Camille, thats why we are here. Who want always to read story's or seeing movies about the whole true???<br />So I hereby declare that a noble lady is NEVER the friend of her servants!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-81512417456897447752016-11-26T14:54:48.175+03:002016-11-26T14:54:48.175+03:00Cheers, you won't have to wait very long, I pr...Cheers, you won't have to wait very long, I promise!Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-34920088114295633512016-11-26T14:54:30.924+03:002016-11-26T14:54:30.924+03:00Thank you for your comments, I am very glad you li...Thank you for your comments, I am very glad you liked it. <br />Not all Victorian ladies were alike - as much as it's tempting to assume that they tended to behave like strict and very demanding mistresses. However, what's the fun to read about a nice and understanding lady that is a friend to her servants? Not much. Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-10518217340793396942016-11-26T14:48:53.840+03:002016-11-26T14:48:53.840+03:00Thanks for the compliment. If I could boast just a...Thanks for the compliment. If I could boast just a little bit, a lot of the little details in this story are actually pretty historic. Nothing makes me angrier than lazy anachronisms - crinolines in the 1890s, huge broadbrimmed hats in the 1880s, nylon stockings in the 1910s and so on. And this is just fashion, don't even get me started on the bigger picture stuff like occupations, society views and government policy!Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-34834661190305967272016-11-26T14:31:22.096+03:002016-11-26T14:31:22.096+03:00Thank you. Physical uglification is not this story...Thank you. Physical uglification is not this story's main theme so you shouldn't worry too much I think. Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-30895777282245523482016-11-26T14:29:06.451+03:002016-11-26T14:29:06.451+03:00Touché! And imagine all the things the characters ...Touché! And imagine all the things the characters can do or say when wearing fur. I can't even begin to imagine how deeply insulting it may be!Camille Langtryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945716778850774065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988993754670474624.post-65254477617147959252016-11-26T13:59:47.350+03:002016-11-26T13:59:47.350+03:00very good start. i can't wait next part.very good start. i can't wait next part.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com