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• A Pearl of Unexpected Price

  Frodo is in love with Pippin's sister Pearl, but they discover that toxic relatives and dangerous inheritances can make impossible to get your heart's desire. A non-slash explanation of Frodo never marrying.

  R · 14 chapters · In progress · Published 3 September 2003 · Updated 1 December 2012 · Reviews (23)

• A Few Lusty Hobbits and Some Crimson Joys

  A visit with part of the Fellowship to Minas Tirith's finest brothel teaches Faramir and Legolas a humorous lesson about what women really want.

  R · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 22 January 2005 · Updated 27 December 2007 · Reviews (30)

• Blood Poppy

  During the siege of Minas Tirith, a young and fearful conscript finds a bit of beauty amid the carnage. Written for the HASA WWI poets challenge, and based on Isaac Rosenberg's "Break of Day in the Trenches."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 April 2005 · Updated 8 April 2005 · Reviews (2)

• A Perfect Pie

  Faramir decides to stage a Shire-style celebration in honour of the first harvest in Ithilien, and Eowyn enters into the spirit of the occasion by baking her first pie. Inspired in large part by my own efforts to teach myself how to cook over the past few years.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 January 2005 · Updated 22 January 2005 · Reviews (6)

• A Spring Fair in Minas Tirith

  As Faramir, Eowyn, and Merry wander amid the folk of Minas Tirith at the annual spring fair, we see that everyone, even the unlikeliest, has a story to tell. A companion piece to "Snowdrops and Bluebells." 2003 Mithril Awards runner-up: Best characterisation – ensemble.

  PG · 10 chapters · Complete · Published 12 October 2004 · Updated 12 October 2004 · Reviews (7)

• Capturing a White Queen

  Faramir and Merry discuss marriage and the women they love while playing chess on a summer's day.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 October 2004 · Updated 12 October 2004 · Reviews (3)

• Raspberry Wine

  Frodo shares some raspberry wine with his cousin Pearl. A short story set right before "A Pearl of Unexpected Price."

  R · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 October 2004 · Updated 12 October 2004 · Reviews (1)

• Cover Him With Violets

  Ioreth and Merry mourn a young Rider of Rohan who has died far from home after fighting at the Pelennor. Inspired by the WWI poem "To His Love," by Ivor Gurney.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 June 2004 · Updated 6 June 2004 · Reviews (2)

• A Whisper of Thunder

  Mutual nightmares, a coming storm and some apple brandy lead Merry to make a painful confession to Pippin. Written for Marigold's fourth "Tales of the Red Book" challenge & edited for HASA's WWI Poets challenge.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 May 2004 · Updated 26 May 2004 · Reviews (2)

• One Stray Curl

  Sam recalls the moment he first fell in love with Rosie.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 March 2004 · Updated 1 March 2004 · Reviews (5)

• Snowdrops and Bluebells

  Eowyn's growing friendship with Merry while in the Houses of Healing begins to unthaw other feelings in her heart as well. A detailing of Faramir's courtship of Eowyn from her POV.

  PG-13 · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 13 December 2003 · Updated 13 December 2003 · Reviews (4)

• A Knot for Life

  Ioreth and Lothiriel fight to keep Faramir, Eowyn, and Merry alive after they are brought to the Houses of Healing.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 December 2003 · Updated 13 December 2003 · Reviews (4)

• Last of the Summer Wine

  Legolas pays a last call on the widow of Esgaroth who has sold him wine for thirty years, and she reflects upon both their improbable friendship and the ravages of time. A sequel to "The Finest of Vintages."

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 December 2003 · Updated 13 December 2003 · Reviews (2)

• The Finest of Vintages

  An exasperated widow of Esgaroth dickers with some high-handed elves wishing to buy wine, but a certain Prince of Mirkwood succeeds in charming her despite her temper.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 December 2003 · Updated 13 December 2003 · Reviews (3)

• Bubbles

  Pippin gets a very special toy at Cousin Bilbo's birthday party.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 December 2003 · Updated 12 December 2003 · Reviews (2)

• Twilight

  Two of the dwarves attending Bilbo's party discover how hard it is to say no to a Took, especially a female one.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 December 2003 · Updated 12 December 2003 · Reviews (0)

• The Smell of Mint

  As the Shirefolk gather up bodies after the Battle of Bywater, Merry sorts through his anger at Grima Wormtongue. Dark & angsty.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 August 2003 · Updated 10 September 2003 · Reviews (2)

• Stars in Their Courses

  Frodo, taken ill two nights before Theoden's funeral, is nursed by Eowyn, who learns one of his deepest secrets.

  PG · 1 chapter · In progress · Published 3 September 2003 · Updated 7 September 2003 · Reviews (6)

• Blessing the Garden

  Gimli helps Faramir and Eowyn select the site of their future home, and offers a special blessing of his own.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 July 2003 · Updated 5 September 2003 · Reviews (2)

• Child of My Heart

  How it was decided that Esmeralda & Saradoc Brandybuck would become Frodo's guardians after his parents drowned in the Brandywine.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 3 September 2003 · Updated 3 September 2003 · Reviews (1)

• Diamonds Sparkle in Sunshine

  A nervous Pippin proposes to Diamond while picnicking on the banks of the Brandywine, but not before he reflects on why he loves her.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 August 2003 · Updated 5 August 2003 · Reviews (1)

• Lament for the Unsung Dead

  Eowyn broods on Theodred's death and the decline of the House of Eorl as she helps prepare her cousin's body for burial. Slightly AU.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 August 2003 · Updated 5 August 2003 · Reviews (2)

• Red Roses, Golden Arrows

  The Tooks make a banner of their own when Pippin rides out to battle the Ruffians.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 August 2003 · Updated 3 August 2003 · Reviews (1)