The Case of the Purloined Mushrooms by Inkling

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Andrea · 8 April 2007 · Chapter 1: Concerning Mushrooms

How wonderful! I love your OC and his writing style. And I can very well imagine that Aunt Dora and Old Rory used the Third Class Shire Post to save money ;-) So... I think Frodo was on Farmer Broadfoot's field. But I don't think he stole the mushrooms. Maybe his younger cousin knows much more about that ;-) I'm looking forward to reading more!

Author's reply

Hi Andrea! I’m so glad you like Abelard and his style. This was my first attempt at first-person narrative and I found that it wasn’t easy! You are partly right in your guesses but I’m not saying which part! ;) Thanks for your feedback and hope you like the rest.

Dreamflower · 8 April 2007 · Chapter 1: Concerning Mushrooms

I love your sly tributes both to Miss Austen, and to Ross MacDonald's Lew Archer! And I love his reasons for being a Third-class Post-hobbit--he's a lovely OC. The references to Aunt Dora and to Frodo's previous reputation in Buckland were deft and funny. It's quite clear that Frodo is covering *something* up for little Merry, though I hold in reserve my suspicions as to whether it actually has to do with mushroom-poaching, LOL! You say you will be including a recipe? Have you heard about Shire Kitchen's Recipe Fic Challenge? It's a LiveJournal community, and I do not know it you have an LJ or not. The rules are at: http://community.livejournal.com/shire_kitchen/ If you aren't on LJ, you could email me directly if you should like to participate. My email addy is available here at SoA.

Author's reply

Thanks, Dreamflower! I was kind of nervous about making the narrator an OC, so I’m very happy that you like him. And since you enjoyed the Aunt Dora references, you may be glad to hear that she makes an appearance in Chapter 2. Yes, there is a recipe. I don’t have an LJ, but it sounds like fun if there’s a way to participate without one. I’m about to go on vacation but will email you when I get back. BTW, I haven’t had a chance to get to it yet but am looking forward to reading your newest Eucatastrophe story.

Gentle Hobbit · 8 April 2007 · Chapter 1: Concerning Mushrooms

This is rather fun! Frodo definitely knows something (obviously!) but it is something a little more complicated than covering his own tracks. Covering Merry's, perhaps? I'm looking forward to the next chapter!

Author's reply

Thanks so much, Gentle Hobbit! You’re right, things are a bit more complicated than they seem…after all, what’s a mystery without a few red herrings? :) Hope you enjoy the rest!

lovethosehobbits · 8 April 2007 · Chapter 1: Concerning Mushrooms

This is delightful! I *love* your second person account and can't wait for more.

Author's reply

Thanks, tree! I’m so glad you like it so far and hope the rest doesn’t disappoint. Am about to leave on vacation but chapter 2 should be up next weekend.

Larner · 7 April 2007 · Chapter 1: Concerning Mushrooms

Wonderful, Inkling. So, Frodo is keeping suspicion off of Merry, is he? And now Merry is the new Rascal of Buckland and the Marish? Love the lowly third class postman. Lovely indeed.

Author's reply

Thanks Larner! Yes, Frodo is a good older cousin, but as for what both he and Merry are up to, you'll just have to see how the mystery unfolds! Am going away for a week so will get back to your story when I return. Happy Easter!