Comments on: The Yule Log

By: Lynn Dawson

Lynn Dawson — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:53:57 +0000

In reply to Lorna Glen. You do. Sorry I missed this before. Well done.

By: Lorna Glen

Lorna Glen — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:00:26 +0000

Trying to set the date for this – Christmas 1768, 1769 or 1770? I think the latter.
Reasons –
• 1st Earl of Chatham resigned in 1768, gout being part of his ongoing illness but if it was 1768, his resignation would have been mentioned as well as his gout?
• Franz age early 70s in 1812 (maybe 73?) he would be 31 in 1770
• So the marriage was probably in early 1771, as soon as possible after Christmas 1770.
• Joshua 40 in 1812 makes his birth 1772
• Paul age 14 in 1795

By: Lorna Glen

Lorna Glen — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:03:34 +0000

Trying to pin this down to a date, whether it’s Xmas 1768, 1769 or 1770. 1st Earl Chatham resigned in 1768 due to ill health (partly gout) and in 1770 Franz is 31, so my guess is the latter, working back from Joshua being born in 1772 (age 40 in 1812) and Paul being 14 in 1795. Do I get the golden magnifying glass?!!

By: Lynn Dawson

Lynn Dawson — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:48:24 +0000

In reply to Janet. Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think for me, telling the story of how Franz felt about her made it easier to understand why he shut down after she died. I can see him retreating into work and not knowing how to cope with his younger son's grief. I also think, by the way, that Paul might have inherited his wicked sense of humour from his maternal grandfather...

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:59:25 +0000

Well it is pretty obvious why Paul turned out as he did given his parents. Such a shame Franz and Paul became estranged after his mother’s death although Franz regained his warmth as the relationship rekindled and thanks in no part to Anne. A super story for Christmas- traditions, happiness and the perfect ending, not a single sad moment. A very happy Christmas Lynn and thank you