The Spirit of Gondor by Linda Hoyland
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JastaElf
· 14 November 2007
· Chapter 4: All things are revealed
What a wonderful story!! I love all the characterizations, but especially two grown men who are able to see to the needs of a little girl who believes she has seen a ghost! You built it all up perfectly; I knew they'd do something, but not this absolutely perfect ending! :) Thank you so much for sharing such a great tale!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and welcome to my stories!I'm delighted you enjoyed the story and the way I portrayed the characters. Your kind comments made my day!
harrowcat
· 9 November 2007
· Chapter 4: All things are revealed
A fine ending Linda. Everyone's blushes spared and a lovely evening spent with loved ones..
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed the story.
Raksha The Demon
· 9 November 2007
· Chapter 4: All things are revealed
All's well that ends well; with a very satisfying conclusion to this fine Halloween story.
Aragorn and Faramir thought up a wonderful way to liven up the festivities and exonerate Elbeth without damaging Faramir's own reputation. Eowyn is well-written as a compassionate and fair woman who obviously cares deeply for her niece.
Well-done and very atmospheric.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.
I'm pleased you enjoyed this and hope it contained the elements you like.
Raksha The Demon
· 9 November 2007
· Chapter 3: A cat may look at a King
I love the relationship between Elbeth and Aragorn; they are very comfortable together, though she reveres him as a great king as well as loving him like an uncle.
Nice bit with Faramir helping Aragorn with the ceremonial preparations.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I enjoy writing scenes for Elbeth and Aragorn.
I'm pleased you liked the scene for Faramir and Aragorn.I wanted to show just how comfortable they are together,like father and son.
Raksha The Demon
· 9 November 2007
· Chapter 2: This monstrous apparition
Well, Faramir's in a pickle and poor Elbeth is in the doghouse! The plot is thickening and no one is happy.
I hated having to stand still for the dressmaker too when I was a kid; but gowns and most clothes don't fit themselves...
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.
I remembered my own childhood when writing about Elbeth and the pins.
Larner
· 9 November 2007
· Chapter 4: All things are revealed
So, that's how Aragorn solved it, then? Nice resolution. And hopefully Elbeth's fears have been eased.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked the resloution.I think Elbeth was more indignant than scared,but she is an unusual child!
eiluj
· 8 November 2007
· Chapter 4: All things are revealed
I very much enjoyed this story.
P.S. Some malign spirit -- playing tricks on you -- has centered the second chapter!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm delighted you enjoyed the story. Also thank you for telling me about chapter 2.I hope I've fixed it now.
Armariel
· 5 November 2007
· Chapter 3: A cat may look at a King
Oh this is delightful....I like the ghost story and little Elbeth and the image of Faramir wearing only towels is likely to haunt my dreams....(IhopeIhopeIhope;););).......
Looking forward to the next part....................
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Author's reply
Many thanks for your much apprecated review. I'm pleased you are enjoying the story. I wish you sweet dreams tonight!
Larner
· 4 November 2007
· Chapter 3: A cat may look at a King
Okay. So, how are they going to handle this now? Heh!
Author's reply
The complicated tangle will soon be unravelled.
harrowcat
· 3 November 2007
· Chapter 3: A cat may look at a King
Elbeth is a sensible young lady to go to the one person who might have helped IF it really had been a ghost. The conclusion of this promises to be fun!
I often think that one of the strengths of having Royalty in Britain is the Pomp and Ceremony which we do so very well.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. Yes,Elbeth is indeed sensible to go to Aragorn.I hope you will like the conclusion.
I agree the royal Pomp and Ceremony is one of BRitain's great strengths.
Larner
· 1 November 2007
· Chapter 2: This monstrous apparition
And unwittingly he has sent the imagination of his niece off! Poor Faramir! He doesn't have ANY idea as to what he's in for now! Heh!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. all will soon be revealed!
harrowcat
· 31 October 2007
· Chapter 2: This monstrous apparition
Oh poor Faramir - what a situation. And I do fee sorry for Elbeth!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I feel sorry for Faramir in such a situation.Who wants the Queen to see them wearing only a towel?Elbeth has a plan which will be revealed in the next chapter as she is a determined child.
Larner
· 27 October 2007
· Chapter 1: Alas, poor ghost!
Alas, the poor Sarah, her body lost, her love dismissed by her successor.
Author's reply
Alas indeed, I think Elbeth will be haunted by this story!
harrowcat
· 27 October 2007
· Chapter 1: Alas, poor ghost!
ooh! Shivers going down my spine!
Author's reply
I'm glad it is working as a ghost story should,thank you!
Raksha The Demon
· 26 October 2007
· Chapter 1: Alas, poor ghost!
Faramir is a fine storyteller indeed. I like the images of him at home in Minas Tirith with Elbeth and Eowyn.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked Faramir the storyteller.I feel he would be a very good one.