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| The Shoemaker's Daughter by Soledad | 14 Review(s) |
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| F48seJ17f | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 1/20/2016 |
| This is a really innetligelt way to answer the question. | |
| Dís Thráinsdotter | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 6/30/2009 |
| The new apprentices are getting their places, and Delbaeth goes to her new family. I can imagine that Angharad feels overwhelmed by the princely gift she receives but I agree with Lord Orchald, it is well given. I like this story and always wonder what will happen next. Am so looking forward to the next chapter. Author Reply: Thanks, Dís. :) In the next part, the secrets of certain hearts will be revealed... much to Mistress Tamsyn's chagrin. | |
| ecrm | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/23/2008 |
| I really like reading your stories about Halabor; it's always interesting when someone writes about whats going on in rural areas away from the court. I agree with you about the Dunedain not making up a majority of the population of Gondor, although they would probably make up a majority in the cities especially Minas Tirith and Pelargir. My thinking is that many natives of what would become Gondor gradually adopted Numenorean culture over the centuries, a process that no doubt accelerated with the foundation of the Kingdom. A good example in the real world would be the Slav invaders of Greece from the late sixth century AD onwards. The original Greeks retreated into the mountains or fortified cities and after a time the Slavic culture essentially became Greek. Like in Greece the natives would have had an incentive to adopt Dunedain ways and customs, not least because of the power of the King. Maybe I should write an essay about this when I have the time. Anyway, love your writing. Author Reply: Thanks. It's an interesting theory you've come up with. I'd like to read that essay, should you find the time to write it. | |
| Denise | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 11/21/2008 |
| Well, I was starting to read "An Autumn Fair in Halabor" when it occurred to me that I had a guilt-free reason to come back first to this story and savor it all over again! I've really enjoyed getting reacquainted with your incredible cast of characters. So rich and complex and REAL, in a town of the same. I've said it before, but it's a little akin to reading the very best medieval history text, but far more entertaining. Still love this quote: "We might walk straight into darkness, and that soon, but at least we do not despair." That's the brave and forthright of Gondor, right there. Again, a great story with great writing. Thanks so much for sharing! And, you know, when you get time... another chapter??? *hopeful look* Author Reply: Thank you. :) Sorry for the late answer - life is just being generally troublesome at the moment. I'm glad you still enjoy Halabor, and indeed, reading this first and "Autumn Fair" second is chronologically the right way to do it. As you know, I really love everything medieval, and it's great fun for me to use my little obsession in my stories. Of course, Tolkien's world isn't really medieval (small impossibilities like Galadriel wearing white while living in a tree come to mind, hehehe!), but medieval-like enough to use my modest knowledge to add to the atmosphere. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 6/8/2007 |
| A vivid portrayal of everyday life in Gondor.I like the way justice and mercy is combined here. Author Reply: Thank you. :) To be completely honest, I originally planned the guy to be hung. But I've invested so much thought into his background that in the end I simply couldn't do it. *g* | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 6/12/2006 |
| Poor Mistress Eryn! It doesn't sound as if she had much of a life of her own, but the attitude of those merchants! As for the extra work for Odhrain - well, it sounds as if it couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Conceited and prejudiced - so many good qualities! And he seems so overworked at the moment - standing there and intimidating everyone. The extra responsibilities will get him out of their hair, anyway. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 6/12/2006 |
| I do love the complexity of this society - and it is enjoyable to see the inhabitants of the town with a little more time. Poor Henderch, though, knows this can only be the calm before the storm - and that the time they have is borrowed. | |
| Imrahoil | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/7/2006 |
| Aber da bin ich nicht reingekommen, hat einfach nicht geklappt, also mußte ich geduldig (HA!) bis jetzt warten beziehungsweise bis Ostern, denn dann hab ich endlich richtig Zeit, schubiduh. Gruß Imrahoil | |
| Haleth | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 4/5/2006 |
| Henderch and Dorlas certainly have a pragmatic approach to romance. It's probably more in keeping with life during a time of war than 'high romance' where people admire the object of their affections but stay at a distance. They might convince themselves that people don't talk, but in a small town, people would know, or at least suspect, and they would talk. They'd probably be polite enough to not say anything directly to either Hendrech or Dorlas, though. Especially not to Dorlas who could take revenge in a nasty but mostly harmless way. It will be interesting to see where this will go. Author Reply: Well, I've written the first halves of three further chapters... let's hope I'll be able to finish them in the not too far future. | |
| Haleth | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 4/5/2006 |
| I just found this story and enjoyed the first chapter very much. The explanation of the town's history really caught my attention. It makes the town itself a character in the story, not just the generic setting in which the action takes place. The original characters also have their own stories which gives the tale depth and their are plenty of details, like the young lord's taste for silly hats, that make them come alive. Author Reply: Thank you. :) I'm always happy to find a reader who isn't frightened away by all the descriptions. I like them myself - both reading and writing them - but I know it's not everyone's coup of tea. If you liked this story, you might like "The Last Yule of Halabor" as well. It takes place in the same town and features some of the same people. It's posted here, too. | |