The Rescue
by Lindelea
When Lotho Sackville-Baggins turned his eye on Odovacar Bolger's fortune and landholdings, Odo found himself seeking a refuge for his only daughter. This is the story of how Estella Bolger took on a new name and identity, and hid amongst the Tooks during the Troubles. Final chapter added.
PG-13
· Complete
· Updated 14 April 2025
Characters: Diamond of Long Cleeve, Eglantine Took, Estella Bolger, Ferdibrand Took, Merry, Original Character(s)
Chapters
- 0. Introduction and Prologue (2,365 words)
- 1. So it begins (1,394 words)
- 2. Into the Darkness (1,120 words)
- 3. Visitors (1,557 words)
- 4. An Un-Expected Party (2,161 words)
- 5. A Busy Day (1,535 words)
- 6. Gathering and Sharing (1,761 words)
- 7. Midnight Arrival (1,959 words)
- 8. Left Behind (1,648 words)
- 9. Surprises (2,737 words)
- 10. Departure (1,393 words)
- 11. Journey in the Dark (1,217 words)
- 12. Progress (2,321 words)
- 13. A Shortcut to Mushrooms (1,824 words)
- 14. The Luck of the Tooks (2,094 words)
- 15. Of Comfrey and Comfort (1,455 words)
- 16. 'It's all downhill...' (1,248 words)
- 17. Lessons in Shelter-Finding (2,026 words)
- 18. Skulking into Danger (2,569 words)
- 19. 'Rabbits is as rabbits does...' (1,644 words)
- 20. 'So rabbits must' (2,474 words)
- 21. The Rescue (2,584 words)
- 22. Under Cover (3,464 words)
- 23. Warning the Tooks (4,830 words)
- 24. Change in Plans (2,604 words)
- 25. Aftermath (3,400 words)
- 26. Epilogue (5,565 words)