So Bertha is the reincarnated soul of Judas Iscariot, which Benson really hits you over the head with. I am glad that by cremating her the soul must finally be at peace. Nice touch having the same sort of betrayal taking place in the house Bertha found so peaceful--like calling to like? I wish we could have a long discussion about Judas. I myself think he had to betray Christ; someone had to, or there could be no crucifixion and thus no resurrection, not so? I was amused that Tony said in his closing comments he’d never been racked. I should hope not. Anyway, a wonderful telling. Tony always does such a great job with these Victorian gems. I enjoy them immensely.
So Bertha is the reincarnated soul of Judas Iscariot, which Benson really hits you over the head with. I am glad that by cremating her the soul must finally be at peace. Nice touch having the same sort of betrayal taking place in the house Bertha found so peaceful--like calling to like? I wish we could have a long discussion about Judas. I myself think he had to betray Christ; someone had to, or there could be no crucifixion and thus no resurrection, not so? I was amused that Tony said in his closing comments he’d never been racked. I should hope not. Anyway, a wonderful telling. Tony always does such a great job with these Victorian gems. I enjoy them immensely.