Return to Tobin’s Castle

This is the twentieth and final chapter of 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope'. As you would expect, events combine and lead to a dramatic conclusion to the book. Yet, at the same time, this is the first book of a trilogy, so some things are left 'hanging in the air' and there are many unanswered questions.

The chapter centres around a dramatic battle in the depths of the caves of Boggart. As you read, you will be entranced by the graphic description of the underground caverns and how they are used in the battle. It's not giving too much away to say that the good guys win. However, how they do it and who are the heroes, are things you will only learn by reading the chapter.

Meanwhile, the members of the company have successfully found the last tooth and are on their way back to Tobin's Castle.

As the title of the chapter suggests, all our main characters meet again at the wizard's castle. There they learn some shocking news about Jippers and some good news about a forthcoming marriage. To find out more about these pieces of news, you will need to read the chapter.

The chapter and book ends with Tobin instructing the members of the company to go to their homes for a three month rest and charging them to return again to his castle after three months to begin the second quest. The second quest is described in the second book of the trilogy 'Windows on Our World, Part 2: Faith', which is now 90% completed.

However, you will not want to read the second book until you have read and savoured all the exciting events of the first book, 'Hope'. Read a chapter and reviews from 'Hope' by visiting http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html                                                                      Go to http://www.lulu.com/content/722089 to purchase the book.

Sacumed

This is the 19th and penultimate chapter of 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope', the epic fantasy trilogy by Les Bill Gates.

Who is Sacumed? He is a character who has appeared before in an earlier chapter, but we weren't told his name at the time. It will be a surprise to learn who Sacumed is and what his role is to be in the future of the story.

Sacumed is the one who brings news to Tobin about treachery and the stealing of something valuable to the company. Who is the traitor and what was stolen? How was the item recovered? And who is the other traitor who is exposed at Tobin's Castle? To answer these questions, you need to read this exciting chapter.

What are the Caves of Boggart and why are Sim and Squire approaching the caves? What happens when two wizards fight? All the answers are to be found in the chapter.

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Strange Beings

Chapter 18 of 'Hope', the first part of the epic fantasy 'Windows on Our World' by Les Bill Gates,  opens with a description of the invasion of one of the Western states by Gordeve's navy and army. Which state is invaded, and what is the surprise outcome? Who was behind the plans that led to that outcome? Read the chapter and find out.

The remainder of the chapter, entitled 'Strange Beings', focuses on the company as they journey into the unfriendly and unpleasant marshlands at the delta of the Tee River. Who or what are the Ballybogs and who is the mysterious little old man known as Phynnodderee? How did he come to live among the Ballybogs? Will the Ballybogs and Phynnodderee prove to be friends or enemies? How will the members of the company manage to get past the bridge over the underground river that is guarded by the evil Water Woman? Where will they find the next tooth?

The biggest question of all comes in the last paragraph of the chapter. What has happened to Jippers' 'Hope'?

To answer these questions you will need to read this exciting chapter. You can find out more and purchase a copy of 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope' at http://www.lulu.com/content/722089

Meetings at Southport

Southport is a town situated on the west side of the Moon River estuary and, as the title of Chapter 17 of 'Faith' suggests, there are to be some meetings at Southport. But to discover who meets whom and for what purpose, you will need to read the chapter.

The chapter begins with the five members of the company remaining on Gull Island seeking passage back to the mainland. Meanwhile, in the Central Kobold mountains, Gordeve is meeting with her spy and her generals. Two plans are hatched - one to steal a valuable possession from one member of the company and the other to launch an invasion of one of the countries of the alliance. What do they plan to steal, and which country will be invaded?

At the same time, Queen Sofee of Atmos sets off for West Thorland to lead a group to search Telemann's Wall for any secret openings or tunnels. Who is the handsome man who meets her at Southport and falls in love with her?

Who is the person who visits Sim late in the evening and what task will he be given?

The company have a problem in recovering the next tooth, but finally overcome the problem. Who or what are the mysterious Ballybogs and Phynnodderee mentioned in the next instructions? The company set off for the Tee River delta to find out.

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The Keeper of Secrets

In chapter 16 of 'Hope', we are introduced to one of the most unique characters in this or similar books - Percival, the Keeper of Secrets.

The chapter begins with more description of the Festival of Music and Dance and news of the Council at Fort Holt. Then the company moves on to their next location - Gull Island.  At least, most of them do. Only Helge and Wim decide to travel with the mule, Faithful, from Jackville to Southport by land - a journey that will take them several kilometres inland as they round the estuary of the Moon River.

After a short sea crossing, the rest of the company walk to the highest point on Gull Island where they stay the night in a hut. Their efforts to find the next tooth prove unfruitful until Perkin makes a discovery. However, the surprising outcome of his discovery is only made clear when Percival, the Keeper of Secrets, arrives and explains all to him.

Percival also reveals a secret to Squire that he cannot quite understand. Also read about the latest attack from the enemy and find out what Percival has to say about Jippers and his secret.

What are the secrets that Percival shares with Perkin, Squire and Jippers, and how does he know these secrets? To find out the answers to these and many more questions, you need to read Chapter 16 of the first part of the trilogy 'Windows on Our World' by Les Bill Gates. Purchase the book at http://www.lulu.com/content/722089

The Council at Fort Holt

‘The Council at Fort Holt' is the fifteenth chapter of 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope' by Les Bill Gates.

The leaders of the western nations of Luchor, Manchor, Atmos, West Thorland, the Telekai and Terrapo all attend, together with Professor Trumper and a Chairman. Who is the Chairman who delivers such a powerful speech, rallying the western nations to prepare for war? What are the war machines that the professor has invented? What will be the role of each nation in the preparation for war and during the action?

To answer these questions, you will need to read the chapter. To read the chapter, purchase this, the first book of the exciting fantasy trilogy, at http://www.lulu.com/content/722089

Meanwhile, the members of the company have moved on to the town of Jackville where they find the next tooth and attend the festival of Music and Dance - where the Luchorpans renew some old acquaintances.

Sim is at Tobin's castle when he receives an unexpected visitor and hears some startling news. Who is the visitor and how does the news impact on the future of the quest?

Hanlin Monastery

Chapter 14 of 'Hope' begins with preparations being made for the Council at Fort Holt. King Jovanius sent his envoys to all the western leaders asking them to attend and Ben Lei, as host, set forth from Dunton to prepare things at the fort.

After leaving Tinlin, the company were attacked again. What kind of beasts attacked them this time and which one of the company was dragged away as a captive? How was he rescued and taken to Hanlin Monastery? You might be surprised to learn the answers to these questions.

At the monastery, the monk Brother Beghlin answers some of Squire's questions about the wizards, religion, the Creator and the Evil One, and about the One Prophet, Quexitoxeri.

The scene changes again with a repeat visit to Veil Falls. What happens when Perkin searches for the next tooth behind the falls?

Read 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope' by Les Bill Gates. Your questions will be answered and you will be fascinated by the characters and world Les Bill has invented.