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A Flame of Purpose  by Mirkwoodmaiden 3 Review(s)
LindeleaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/2/2026
MM!

The story starts out so... mundane. It's hard to imagine Elrond spreading jam on toast, but on second thought, even Elf-lords have to eat sometimes!

Of course Estel is going to notice when someone mentions sweetmeats. Not much gets by him, I should imagine. An idle Estel was a mischievous Estel. Perfectly believable.

(...you're making me hungry, and that when I've just eaten dinner!)

Disappointment is worse than anger. I agree.

I love how you picture the two of them reveling in nature. What a lovely idea, that the Elves' (and Estel's) connection with nature is regularly revitalized. (Or do I mean refreshed?) Though I may be presuming, I think the Professor himself would appreciate this description. I remember from his writings and various analyses I've read that he found the effects of industrialization on nature quite distressing.

Thank you for a lovely bedtime tale.

(((hugs)))
Lin

LindeleaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/2/2026
MM!

Oh hurrah!

I just signed in at the end of the day and saw this new post! Unfortunately, it is the end of the day... My eyes are protesting, so I will put this on my list of to-dos for tomorrow. It will make a wonderful accompaniment to my morning coffee or tea.

(((hugs)))
Lin

Author Reply: Yeah!!

I shall look forward to your review!!

(((Hugs)))

shireboundReviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/1/2026
What a delightful tale! I enjoyed reading about these lessons as much as Estel enjoyed learning them from those who love him so greatly.

Author Reply: Shirebound!

So glad you have enjoyed it! I just love writing stories about young Estel! I think he must have been a precocious child doted on by everyone in Imladris. But not spoiled somehow.

Thanks!

(((hugs)))

MM

Author Reply: Shirebound!

So glad you have enjoyed it! I just love writing stories about young Estel! I think he must have been a precocious child doted on by everyone in Imladris. But not spoiled somehow.

Thanks!

(((hugs)))

MM

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