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My Sword Trembles - Book Three - 'My Sword' Series  by Agape4Gondor 3 Review(s)
Raksha The DemonReviewed Chapter: 47 on 2/16/2009
Oh my; I hope that Indis will rethink her view of Mithrandir. If he's not allowed back into Minas Tirith, he won't find Isildur's memoir, and a certain piece of information that is crucial to the defeat of Sauron - Isildur's discussion of his Ring gave Mithrandir the information to link Sauron's Ring to Bilbo Baggins' little trophy. Without Mithrandir acquiring that knowledge at that time, who knows what would have happened? Also, I really liked the Mithrandir-Faramir relationship in LOTR (the book) and wanted to see some of it in this AU.

Author Reply: Personally, from reading LOTR and pondering it - it seemed to me that most of Faramir's interactions with Mithrandir were after he was grown... We'll see what happens... : )

Indis is livid - her friend is dead because of lack of information - at least, that's the way it appears to her... And she feels Mithrandir had that information...

I can't believe Faramir would let this edict stand without at least going to her and discussing it - not attacking her, not second-guessing her, but in his 'usual' way - with charm and grace and honesty....

Glad I've got you worried : )

And ever so many thanks for your continued support!

TariReviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/23/2009
How sad that Ragnhild had to die. But what choice was there? Chances are she might not have come out of the spell and if she did, her shock over what she had done might have been too much for her to bear.

Indis, in spite of what happened, was once again just in her punishment and also in taking care of the families involved.


Author Reply: Well, whoever the soldier was who shot Ragnhild did his duty. He saw the threat and ended it... he couldn't take a chance on friendship - not with the way things were playing out.

Glad you approve of Indis justice....

Thanks ever so much for the review!

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 47 on 1/23/2009
I was so hoping they could break the spell on Ragnild! Another death laid at the door of Isengard. But to blame Gandalf, too, only plays to the true Enemy's own desires! Not a good move!

Author Reply: Hi, Larner! Thanks for reviewing.

You know how the Muse can really surprise you - I had thought Ragnhild would be banished to Rohan and end up 'serving' Grima... I think this ending for her is much better. I just couldn't stand the thought of her under that worm's dominion....

Indis is still in the midst of shock - I am hoping the edict is temporary! Faramir, I think, might have something to say about this when he returns...

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