Fiction

It seemed to Delphine believed that Roy had intentionally killed Mr. Chavers, but did not know that the rest of the family was there too. It sounded like he knew what he was doing when he closed the door on him, and that it was just a fight over the singing. I have to go with Delphine on this and figure that Roy did this on purpose.

It doesn't seem like Delphine and Fidelis are in love like we think of being in love---but I think that they respect each other and have a tender relationship. I am torn on it though---it seems like Delphine has done nothing to change her life since she married, and I don't know if that has to do with her father being sick, or if the story is just not focussing on what they do behind closed door. ???

The story was clear that Hock was dead before Cyprian showed up at Clarisse's house. I was mad at Cyprian for disappearing without a word to Delphine. I understand that they were not going to make it, but he was a horse's ass about it when he just left without explanation.

Of course, Franz joined the air corps----it was the "thing to do" for young men to join the military at that time, and for Franz, it had to be flying. But my heart sinks over any young man joining the military. They are so enthusiastic, like it will be fun and adventure.

It is hard to imagine the way the twins are being indoctrinated, but we know how that went under Hitler. And since they are in one of those Hitler schools, I would be surprised that they would come home to Fidelis----or be allowed out of Germany.

We will see.