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Jewels  by Lindelea 3 Review(s)
demeter dReviewed Chapter: 35 on 5/22/2013
That, I think, is what it would have taken to have ANY Middle Earth father outside of the Elven world, be found in a delivery room. The world our Good Professor was raised in was most definitely one of "this is woman's work, a man has no place in here!" But a last minute emergency, an upset Rosie, and yes, I could see our beloved Sam rising to the occasion. I have not recently read the timelines, but I could very much imagine Merry and Pippin sharing both engagement parties and weddings. I really like the way that Eglantine handles her husband. I know a lot of real-life fathers who take it hard when their children's plans turn out differently than what they had expected. It would have taken a strong woman to be the Thain's wife. I can believe that she would speak her own mind.

Author Reply: Ah, yes, that's true about Tolkien's time. Good observations! I'm not sure what the timelines say, at this point -- I think only Pippin's marriage is mentioned. Merry's wife Estella wasn't mentioned at all in my set of books from the 1970s -- I actually wrote in Estella's name on the Brandybuck family tree when I found it printed in another edition.

I do love Eglantine as I've envisioned her. Both in this timeline (where Paladin is embittered by having the Thainship forced upon him) and in the alternate timeline of more recent stories (where he's much more likeable), Eglantine is strong and ready to speak her own mind when needed.

UTfrogReviewed Chapter: 35 on 5/20/2013
Lovely. I really am enjoying the whole story. Thank you.

Author Reply: Thank you so much for the encouraging words!

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 35 on 5/20/2013
How sweet a greeting for Rosie-lass! Too bad Sam and Rosie were a bit late to the handfasting, but all worked out well in the end, at least. Wonderful!

Author Reply: Yes, it all worked out as it ought. Thanks!

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