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Here sits, in secret, blest theology  by annmarwalk 5 Review(s)
Linda HoylandReviewed Chapter: 1 on 7/14/2007
I love the respect shown for the fish here,very true to Faramir's character in the book.

Author Reply: Thank you! I've always admired his reverence for the land and nature; that would have lent a special element to his leadership of the rangers and stewardship as Prince. I really appreciate your taking the time to read and comment!

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/11/2005
Yes, this is the theology I'd expect from such a one. Lovely work as always, Ann.

BranwynReviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/11/2005
This must be the first trout-fishing and nature conservation drabble ever! The image of the trout is lovely.

"It was a brown trout, good sized, the dove color of its back speckling to silver and black along its underside."

Your notes about trout-tickling are very interesting. I had heard of the practice but had assumed that it was a rural legend. Beautiful, evocative drabble--I can almost see the sunlight reflected on the water.

Elena TirielReviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/9/2005
This is lovely, Ann! So peaceful, so much honorability, so much wood-craft, and, in the end... soooo like Faramir! I enjoyed reading it (both times....)

- Barbara

Author Reply: Thanks, Barbara! I appreciate your kind words.

Raksha The DemonReviewed Chapter: 1 on 2/7/2005
Lovely little story! And another reason why Faramir will make such a great Steward of Gondor.

Author Reply: Thank you!
Sometimes it's so hard to come up with something new (it seems we've explored every known aspect of these folks' personalities) but it's rewarding to just stretch a bit, based on what we're sure of.

I look forward to Ithilien, after many many years of peace and prosperity, and Faramir being able to introduce his great-grandchildren to the joys of catch-and-release fishing.

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