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SquizzRadical's avatar

This reminds me a bit of "Downton Tabby", travelling to a manor house in the English countryside with cats. Is there security horses? :)

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Squizz! Haha, that’s so fun! That’s a good question about the horses! The Critters will take it under advisement!

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Louise Haynes's avatar

Am finally finding time to start the new story! Critters, you all are a heap of fun! Jasper Kitten, please be careful in those roundabouts!🐾

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Louise! The Critters are very happy to have you here with us, reading the new detective story! Please. Stay. Tuned.:)

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Loved reading this so much! Very happy the critters have a classic mini. Good taste and great toe bean work, critters! 🐾

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Trudi! Did you like the original mini close encounter with the country hedge? So fun. Thank you very much for reading!

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

Oh wow! I luvluvluv that this one is set in England, and I'm looking forward to seeing where the adventure leads them this time. The end. Haha! 😎

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Chris! We hope to offer a most enjoyable detective story in England! The Manor House mystery meets the J Kitten, Sleuth & Purveyor of Bright Shiny Objects Detective Agency. The end. Haha!😺🐾🐾

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Perry J. Greenbaum 🇨🇦 🦜's avatar

I love two aspects of this story in particular; the small details that add authenticity to a story. The first is the blue airmail envelopes that were so common in pre-Internet days. That and the thin lightweight vellum paper. Sent many an airmail letter.

The second is how Jasper Kitten carries and inspects his attache case. I still have my black Samsonite attache case with a combination lock that I bought while working as an engineer 40 years ago. It is in excellent shape and carries its own engineering secrets.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you so much, Perry. I really appreciate this nuanced reading of the story and images that I've tried to convey. I even thought about describing the attache case as the very kind that you have, the classic black Samsonite, but went with the cap lettering instead to make it a proper noun. I always loved the blue airmail letters, too. Perhaps only Arya knows the engineering secrets held within your own Samsonite.:)

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Perry J. Greenbaum 🇨🇦 🦜's avatar

He does, Heidi. Arya most certainly does.🕊🐦🦜

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James Freitas's avatar

Hitting the ground running indeed! Congratulations on 250 posts. The time and work you put in is abundantly clear, Heidi. Thank you, and I look forward to your new chapters.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, James! I'll be catching up with your latest post soon, too! Looking forward to sharing this new story with you.:)

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April Whalley's avatar

So excited to have you back with a brand new story Heidi. I luv the Customs Officer asking "State your coat pattern" ha ha, excellent.

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Fresh new beginnings

sleuth services now required

over the big pond

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, April! It's so exciting to receive a new Haiku from you! Luvluvluv it! Starting a new collection, my friend. State your Coat Pattern!

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Bree's avatar

Happy New Year! Congrats on Critter starting the new year with an overseas case. 'State your coat pattern', that's the most hilarious question I've ever heard from a customs officer!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Bree and Happy New Year! The Critter Customs scene does seem to resonate with our friends today! So fun. Please, stay tuned for Ch. 2 next Tuesday!

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Catherine Wilde - SoulCareMom's avatar

Happy New Year! Yay for book 2! What a great way to jump into 2025!! 🎊🫶💖

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Catherine! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. Thank you so much for being here with us in Critters to kick off 2025!

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Ah, a new year, and a new adventure for the gang. I'm looking forward to reading along, and wish you, Heidi and critters, all best wishes for 2025!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Diana! Happy 2025 to you! We are looking forward to sharing this new detective adventure story with you!

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mitch's avatar

A very great start too book two Heidi . Love it and all the critters . hugs and peace and pets to all my pet friends here and above.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Mitch! Wonderful to have you here with us for the start of Book 2! Take good care and sending healing vibes.

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mitch's avatar

I need them big time . Love being her with you all

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Kristin! I'm so glad you like it! It's going to be in serial format like the first story, so please stay tuned on Tuesdays. That's so great to know you enjoyed the Customs intro! Each novel needs to stand on its own, but also build on what came before. Now, would you like to Clementine and Petal again?

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

...to see..

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

The gears are turning in J Kitten's head as to how to bring them into the new mystery.:)

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Or a short leave from Officer Training School in the NJ Pine Barrens?

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