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The Way Home  by Lindelea 3 Review(s)
KathyGReviewed Chapter: 88 on 10/7/2026
Sounds as if you're in for some good times now, Bill! You could use them after all that's happened.


Author Reply: (I think we all could use some good times after all that's happened...)

This chapter and the next few could be labelled as "fluff". It has been a lot of fun to revisit my misty memories of my earliest riding lessons, along with indulging Bill with good company and fine grazing.

Thanks so much for staying with me! I appreciate your comments.

Lady ForlongReviewed Chapter: 88 on 10/6/2026
How delightful! The children get to ride him. As long as the ruffians don't make another appearance, life will be good for him until "his" hobbits get back.

Author Reply: I can assure you that Bill's next encounter with ruffians will be sometime later, when he has the chance to kick out at Ferny when the Travellers reach the Brandywine Bridge. Many of the rogue Men who dared to attack Bree and Archet and the field-workers have now seen the handwriting on the wall and have left for greener pastures. Though there are still some robbers and "dark shapes" lurking in the woods, hoping to accost solitary travellers, Bree-landers are now alert to the dangers outside their fortified town and villages, and they are prepared for trouble – which has the benefit of making trouble much less likely to occur.

Thanks so much for reading and pausing to share your thoughts! I find I'm enjoying the good life right alongside Bill and his current "family".

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 88 on 10/6/2026
What peaceful and well-earned days now for Bill. Like his hobbits, he's being appreciated and honored, and well cared for.

Author Reply: I think I'm enjoying these days almost as much as Bill is. Whew. Several chapters of pure fluff, that seems to be just what was needed.

(Thanks!)

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