“Truffled” is a delightful story, suitable for family reading (or viewing when it is made into a film). It features a unique story about Brigitte, the pig, and the truffles, not to mention the story of adversity with John, Susan and Riley, who are in danger of losing their home. The manuscript ties the two stories together nicely. The search for Brigitte, and the friendship she has with Riley, work well in the story, and the villain in search of her, named Wolf, is believable. Wolf adds to the mood of the story. I enjoyed the humor, too. For example, when Lord Pearce drops Brigitte out the window, she lands in the three-tiered cake with the whipped cream and strawberries, gobbles up a large, fresh strawberry, and smiles.

The Duke and Duchess, Lord Pearce, and all of the characters are vivid and memorable. I liked the ending. You wrote it realistically and provide the audience a happy ending. This manuscript features a few villains, a loving couple, a struggling family, and a boy who takes care of Brigitte the pig, when she is separated from her family. What’s not to like? This one has earned the Dove Seal for all ages and five Doves, our best rating. Best wishes for the future for “Truffled.”