Popular Post Al Norris Posted August 27, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Glad you found us Tinker! Arthur has done a lot of research for this story, and it shows in the many little details he writes about. It is only part of what makes this story the top story at the Castle. It is an entirely engrossing read and I, for one, have fallen in love with the characters. Drew, JohnnyC, Tinker Taylor Soldier I and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeikor Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Tinker, you very well could be right. Even so the boys would get a personal introduction from the general that the other officers wouldn't. We'll find out next week. Be sure to check the Castle out; there are loads of good stories and not all of them are Arthur's. LOL Tinker Taylor Soldier I, JohnnyC and militarypress 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunrunner Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Loving this one enough to come out of retirement ....... D'Artagnon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Herald Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Arthur Drummer Boy Captured! Chapter 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyC Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Thank You Arthur for this latest chapter ! You had my blood pressure up while reading the current situation of Mister Marking . I patiently await for the next chapter , Cheers ! Al Norris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 A wonderful job once more. This story has proven to make its mark. I wait here for the next chapter. Al Norris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Norris Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I do have to wonder if we have seen the last of Selwynn though. JohnnyC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeikor Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I think not! He really wants to get Thomas for showing him up then catching him stealing. I figure he will show up at least once more. Al Norris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Norris Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 You could well be right, Jeikor. When Thomas makes it back and reports to Wellington, Selwynn will have a sentence of death hanging over him. It's entirely possible that a Bill of Attainder be drawn... That would mean that Selwynn's properties could be forfeit and his children thrown in prison for his crimes against the Crown. Jay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Arthur, I can't wait to read this story but to be honest, would rather wait until it is finished to read it. It appears so well written and crafted that I don't want the interruption of waiting for new chapters to spoil me savoring the read. If I may ask, do you know how many chapters are in the story yet or are you still working as you go? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Love this story. I wonder who has the movie rights? Jay and Al Norris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I can not see an end to this story for a long time. Author has a hit why end it to soon. Unless a book 2 is in the works. I think the wait to see the next chapter is part of the fun. So waiting to the end may not be the best. Enjoy it as it comes. If I was younger I would love to own the movie rights. Whom evet dose or will will be very lucky endeed. Castleroland nor Author should end this anytime soon. Without this story I do not think I would have found this wonderful site. It has made so many come here to read the next chapter. They like myself have fallen in love with castleroland and all of its wonderful stories here. JohnnyC, Drew and Al Norris 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Norris Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Thank you Jay, for those wonderful words. Arthur has been working on this story for the last 11 months. I believe this includes all the research that he has done to craft this story. In my talks with Arthur, he has indicated that probably chapter 26 or 27 will be the end of Book I. This of course, assumes that the characters will let him end the book at that point, and that the stars have all aligned properly! At which point he has said that he will take a break, before he begins writing Book II. I can't say much more, without giving away plot points. GCdiam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rwinn Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I'm impressed with all the work the author had put into the story so that it look credible historically speaking. I mean while it's a fiction and I doubt that a boy of that time could have done so much (not because of capability but more so than adult would not allow it) each time I read a chapter I see all the details about how thing were done back then and somethings I have verified on history book (like the artillery). it was exactly the same description (a few details that differ but not much) Jay and Al Norris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Herald Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Arthur Drummer Boy Andalucia Chapter 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Another good chapter in the long line of outstanding ones. I wait for another as always. The enjoyment of reading this story never ends. Al Norris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyC Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thank You For The Latest Chapter Arthur ! I look forward to the next one patiently ? Al Norris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Herald Posted September 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Arthur Drummer Boy Back to Vimeiro Chapter 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 i just see this story even better now of it could. The coming tattoo is very interresting we will just have to see how it gose. Arthur you should be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I've been nagging Arthur about military minutiae in this story. None of which alters the fact that it's an excellent story, well worth reading, told from an unusual perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhighlander Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I finally got around to starting Drummer Boy, I'm on 3. I wanted to say that I really liked the way that you used Sharpe in the story, as I'm am a fan of Sharpe's Rifles. Very enjoyable read, thanks for sharing it, now to Chapter 4 and beyond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCdiam Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 On 9/5/2016 at 11:21 AM, Al Norris said: Thank you Jay, for those wonderful words. Arthur has been working on this story for the last 11 months. I believe this includes all the research that he has done to craft this story. In my talks with Arthur, he has indicated that probably chapter 26 or 27 will be the end of Book I. This of course, assumes that the characters will let him end the book at that point, and that the stars have all aligned properly! At which point he has said that he will take a break, before he begins writing Book II. I can't say much more, without giving away plot points. Oh NO! I have been enjoying looking for Thursday for the next chapter and now you tell me it is almost over. Please, please, please tell me that he isn't going to kill off Captain Marker. The feel of the period and the depth of the characters makes this such an enjoyable read. Again, reminds me so much of author Bernard Cornwell and I just can't tell you how much I enjoy this story. I'm not ready for it to end. t Al Norris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Herald Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Arthur Drummer Boy Tattoo Chapter 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azorf Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Another excellent chapter! One slight error: I don't think Wellesley is Duke of Wellington at this time in the story. Apart from that I think Mr Cornwell might have a rival! Al Norris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCdiam Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Every time I think that Arthur has reached a level that cannot be surpassed he then writes and surprises me! All I can say about the Tatoo appearance is W O W !!! My eyes misted as the names of the dead were read after a marvelous recounting of Thomas' original bravery. Now we see that even the Viscount can't be trusted to look out for Thomas and his boys. Such great writing. Al Norris and Jeikor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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