Reviews (558)

Aranadhel · 10 February 2017 · Chapter 52: Interlude in Valinor

I have a question for the 3 of you. Do answer honestly please. The last 2 weeks of Dec 2016 there were no chapter updates. Will we ever get to read it? Good job with writing on the late author's work.

obsidianj · 8 February 2017 · Chapter 50: The Miracle of St. Winifred

This knife is getting more and more mysterious. After all these years, the brothers are finally able to leave. But it is still strange that they had to wait all this time for a sign to leave.

KathyG · 8 February 2017 · Chapter 52: Interlude in Valinor

Any chance that the Elves might decide to build their own Disneyland in Valinor? =)

Larner · 7 February 2017 · Chapter 52: Interlude in Valinor

So--hope born of skateboarding? Hehehehehe! Love the idea! And they are going to be goaded not to allow mere mortals to best them. Again, a good idea! Now, to see how skateboards take off in Valinor!

Larner · 7 February 2017 · Chapter 50: The Miracle of St. Winifred

I don't mind if mine is one of the reviews that was lost if it brought us this! I rejoice that Isobel recovered, and that the brothers at last are free to return to their parents' company. Richard's faith at least was rewarded!

Bootsgrandma · 6 February 2017 · Chapter 52: Interlude in Valinor

I love it! This is a very good chapter of a very good story. I like Raquel. He asks a lot of good questions and the answers give us a greater insight on the thoughts of the Valar. Thank you for your continued good work in bringing this to us.

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 6 February 2017 · Chapter 52: Interlude in Valinor

Ohhhh boy. Things are really going crazy here, Atya. I wish you were here to see the reactions to these latest chapters from me. <3 Catching up on the newly arranged chapters has been a welcome break from Real Life politicrazy. (And that's all I'll say about that, because I don't want to get into it with fellow Fiondilie who might see it differently) So what the heck is up with that jewel? *baffled* If it's not a Silmaril, what is it? Nenya? Could it be the Stone of Adamant, reset in a knife hilt? *ponders* Maedhros and Turgon are building a SKATEBOARD? Now THAT I thought I'd never see... (This makes me hopeful Olwe can have the Discovery Channel or whatnot in Aman after all...) And I hope the Harthadrim, and the rest of Aman, soon find their hope again. Or anger. *shudders* I always love Raguel! Tye-melin, Kaylee

UTfrog · 6 February 2017 · Chapter 52: Interlude in Valinor

Ahhhh. Now I understand the skateboard. Human "toys" will help convince Valinor that we pesky mortals have much to offer. Love it

Angwen · 31 January 2017

I think today was the day we all figured out something was wrong... it's been 2 years. We miss you, Arthur.

Dreamflower · 24 January 2017 · Chapter 49: Death Comes to Shrewsbury

Once again a Beringar to the rescue! I really appreciated that the brothers have always chosen to tell the truth, and that somehow that works out better for them. The ravages of the plague are something hard for any modern person to even imagine or comprehend. But the Elves will have lived through it firsthand.

Dreamflower · 24 January 2017 · Chapter 48: Shrewsbury Abbey

Oh my, what a fix! Yet I have the feeling that once more, there are other forces at work.

Dreamflower · 24 January 2017 · Chapter 46: Seeking Employment

Oh, I'm excited! Beringar--could he possibly be a descendant of the 12th c. Sheriff Hugh Beringar, friend of Brother Cadfael? I certainly hope so! I'm so glad to have the time to catch up!

Dreamflower · 24 January 2017 · Chapter 44: Shrewsbury

Hmmm...I wonder...I have certain suspicions regarding Earl Arundel. Now to read on and find out if I am right...

Dreamflower · 24 January 2017 · Chapter 43: Message from an Archangel

At last a chance to catch up! The brothers' experience is fascinating. I especially loved the conversation with them about their mercy to the priest. On to the next chapter...

Larner · 23 January 2017

Unfortunately, it sounds as if there is a missing chapter in which Beringar's daughter is healed of the plague, and in which Gareth and Gwyn finally leave Shrewsbury Abbey. Interesting conclusions by Vorondur. And to have the knife in so prosaic a spot as a bank vault? Nice idea!

UTfrog · 23 January 2017

This story is so good! Many thanks to those working hard to bring it to us.

Angwen · 23 January 2017

Sorry - posted my note at the end of 49 instead of here at 50 - though I don't think this is 50, I think it's 51. The end of 49 doesn't line up and it's clear from the text we're missing some things... Could someone pretty please check? THANKS!!!!!

Angwen · 23 January 2017 · Chapter 49: Death Comes to Shrewsbury

Uhm... the beginning of this chapter doesn't really line up with the end of the previous one... I think we might have skipped one??? Can one of you lovely folks maybe check and verify? Or did I completely miss the brothers retrieving the knife and curing someone of the plague with it? Yeah, something isn't quite right...

obsidianj · 22 January 2017 · Chapter 49: Death Comes to Shrewsbury

Just when the knowledge of who they are fades out of memory, they reveal themselves again because, as Gwyn said, his heart told him to. And during the black death to boot. A very dangerous time to be known as "uncanny". Let's see where this will go.

Larner · 17 January 2017 · Chapter 49: Death Comes to Shrewsbury

We may yet find Hugh Beringar in that office. Heh! Sorry--have read and reread the Brother Cadfael books too many times, obviously. A good way to get some people thinking rather than just reacting to their fear. And Connie Willis's "Doomsday Book" also comes to mind as I read this. The Plague took so many!

UTfrog · 16 January 2017 · Chapter 49: Death Comes to Shrewsbury

Thank you so much for continuing this excellent work.

Arwen75 · 16 January 2017 · Chapter 49: Death Comes to Shrewsbury

A most interesting chapter - I have to admit Shrewsbury is not a place I have visited although I have been to many places in this country of mine including Lindisfarne (Holy Island). Waiting to see where this tale goes....I love reading about the brothers involvement in the Medieval period of history. The Black Death is still talked about due to the lost villages. To answer another reviewer's question Lindisfarne was an important seat for the Celtic branch of Christianity founded by Aidan of Iona sometime in early part of 7th Century. It was also where St Cuthbert (the saint to whom Durham cathedral is dedicated and where is shrine was until the Reformation) was Abbot and later Bishop. It was in the period of Viking attacks that the original Priory of Lindisfarne was effectively abandoned and the monks bearing St Cuthbert's relics eventually ended up at Durham. The island was established as priory again in Norman times so not entirely sure which period Fiondil would have been referring to but I suspect given the description of illumination may very well be the earlier priory given the famous Lindisfarne Gospels come form the early 8th century.

Kaylee Arafinwiel · 16 January 2017 · Chapter 49: Death Comes to Shrewsbury

Well, this is getting weirder and weirder...*has settled in the Cliff House garden by Atya's Eternal Flame, with some Nutella toast and eggs* This is one heck of a ride, isn't it, my fellow Fiondilie? I wonder what plans exactly Atya - or perhaps Eru - have for the brothers, seeing them reveal themselves to the people of Shrewsbury that way. The Black Death, ew *shudders* Seeing Staffordshire in the notes made me bounce a little. My British family is from the Cheshire-Staffodshire area so I'm finally getting a grasp on where things are. :) I wonder how our Wiseman Elves fared during this time period. I have absolutely no idea where Lindisfarne is, nor what Glorfi, Daeron, the Twins, Della and Misty could've been hiding from. I would say another story for another time, but unless Atya provided us with that story... *sighs and lets a piece of Nutella toast be consumed by the flame, wondering if that means Atya will get it on the other side* Thanks once again for this labor of love, Beta Amiga nettenyar. I'm still here reading every Monday, even if I don't always review. I do hope RL issues have cooled down and all is well with you and yours. Much love to you all. Kaylee

obsidianj · 15 January 2017 · Chapter 48: Shrewsbury Abbey

The story is getting mysterious. Why were they being herded to the abbey? I agree with Alex, it took a lot of courage to reveal their true heritage.

Larner · 10 January 2017 · Chapter 48: Shrewsbury Abbey

Oh, dear--once again held against their wills within an order's walls! Now, what have Eru and/or the Valar in store for them this time?