Lady_Roisin · 1 September 2008 · Chapter 1: Star of Hope
Such a lovely story. :-) It made me smile and was very touching.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm delighted you enjoyed my story and found it touching.
Star of Hope by Linda Hoyland
Reviews (9)
paranoidangel · 14 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Star of Hope
I really love this little look at Gilraen and Arathorn's relationship and how Aragorn was begotten.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm delighted you enjoyed my first attempt at writing about these characters.
Radbooks · 1 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Star of Hope
I enjoyed this glimpse of Gilraen and Arathorn and the tiny peek at Elrond. I liked that Gilraen and Arathorn didn't know each other that well yet, it would be hard to get to know your husband when he was gone all the time! :) Very well done, Linda.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed the story and my vision of Aragorn's parents.
meckinock · 1 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Star of Hope
Shooting stars, how appropriate! This was really sweet, Linda. It would have been hard for Gilraen as such a young wife with her husband gone all the time. It's nice to see the two of them growing in their love.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed the story.I always have felt for Gilraen.She had a hard life.
shirebound · 1 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Star of Hope
That's a lovely story, Linda. I really enjoyed the look back at that special day (and night) in Annuminas. Our Estel cannot yet know his true name, but he shall know that he is loved. And we do love him.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed the story.It was reading your recent story that inspired me to write a story set in Annuminas. We do indeed love Aragorn.
UTfrog98 · 1 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Star of Hope
Since Aragorn has always been my favorite character as well, since 1968, thank you for a lovely birthday remembrance. Your stories are always excellent in all regards - plot, writing, characters, etc.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and kind words about my work. I'm pleased you enjoyed the story. You beat me by a long chalk as it was 1981 when I first fell in love with Aragorn.
Larner · 1 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Star of Hope
Ah--yes--the King's birthday is upon us! And such a worthy birthday at that! Love this story of his begetting.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed the story.I feel their must have been special portents at such a great man's conception.
Raksha The Demon · 1 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Star of Hope
The wine that Ivorwen gave her daughter must have been a very special vintage indeed! Maybe the Valar sent the shooting stars as a portent. In any case, a fine vignette. I really like the bit about Gilraen not being deliriously happy with her husband before that night; it seems very real that it took awhile for her to develop strong feelings for him. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Aragorn!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed the story.As tolkien never said whether Gilraen wanted to marry Arathorn, I felt I could use my imagination.I do see the stars as a sign from the Valar.many Happy Returns to my beloved King!
Idril Celebrindal · 1 March 2008 · Chapter 1: Star of Hope
A wonderful story to mark it with! I like that you chose to use the star throughout. Being that the Rangers have a star brooch just brings it around full circle for me. Thank you and Happy Birthday Aragorn. Idril
Author's reply
many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm delighted you liked the story and enjoyed the star theme.