Can't even remember how, but a few weeks ago I came across a reference to a "historical romance" novel called The Thief's Mistress, by Gayle Feyrer, based on Robin Hood lore and centered on Maid Marian (though "Maid" is a serious misnomer in this case).   What piqued my interest was reader reviews saying that the book has not only a kick-ass Marian but "a very compelling anti-hero/villain in dark and sexy Sir Guy of Guisbourne" as well as a believable Robin/Marian/Guy love triangle in which Marian has genuine passion for both men.  So, I ordered the book, and I have to say I'm very impressed.  Definitely recommended reading, and particularly a treat for Guy and Guy/Marian fans (BUT with a warning for major heartbreak!).  There were parts of the book (especially Guy and certain aspects of the Guy/Marian storyline) that made me wonder if someone on the RH BBC staff was familiar with this.  I know coincidences abound when you're writing about similar subject matter, but still ... some of the parallels are pretty remarkable.

Before I go on to recap the book: it's out of print and a bit hard to find.  Amazon.com has 10 used copies, some of them quite expensive.  Fortunately, I've been able to find a file online and download it.  Downloading it from the site where I found it is a bit of a pain, so basically if anyone wants it, I'll be happy to email it to them.  Just send me a message with your email addy.

( More about the novel here... )

Just curious: has anybody seen this 1975 Robin Hood miniseries (also BBC)?

I stumbled on this today and it sounds interesting enough that I actually ordered the DVD.  There are some interesting overlaps with "our" Robin Hood, including the fact that Sir Guy of Gisborne is a central character and Marian is betrothed to him.  (As far as I can tell from the synopsis, Sir Guy is an out-and-out villain in this version, but he does seem to have genuine if completely unrequited feelings for Marian.)   Moreover, Marian in this miniseries also uses a King Richard-related clause to delay the marriage to Gisborne -- she takes a vow that she will not marry until King Richard has recaptured Jerusalem.  Gisborne and the Sheriff of Nottingham are also involved in a plot to kill King Richard, and Robin is also a part of Richard's personal guard -- though in this version he does not accompany Richard on the Crusades, since Richard orders him to stay in England after losing confidence in him because of the Sheriff's successful effort to discredit him. 
( SPOILERS FOR 1975 SERIES BEHIND THE CUT... )

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Spoilers for End of Time pt 1

All here!

Title: Carnival Magic [2/?]
Rating: R …hard R [for dream sequence sexytimes]
Warnings/Spoilers: …none that I know of…
Summary: Arthur is the mayor’s son, and Merlin is the magician/illusionist with the carnival that is passing through town. They both feel an undeniable attraction for each other. Slash ensues.
Word count: ~1400

( Part One )

( Arthur rolled in his sleep, moaning. )

{01-04} Doctor Who/David Tennant/Billie Piper
{05-06} Merlin
{07-07} Spike/Buffy
{08-08} Legend of the Seeker
{09-09} Alice/Hatter
{10-10} Zachary Quinto/Heroes
{11-12} Stock

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Um, dear Internet... I would like to watch Doctor Who before I go to sleep tonight, otherwise I won't be sleeping anyway.
That's all.

Any other Americans sharing my pain right now? Grab a box of tissues.

I noticed this rather heavily and I wonder if anyonelse did. Throughout the End of Time a certain idea seemed to keep coming up:
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Title: Heartbeats
Characters: Doctor 10/Simm!Master
Rating: PG
Word Count: 359
Summary: Drabble. The Doctor confronts the Master in the quarry. Wrote this straight after the xmas special, The End Of Time Part 1. So, **contains spoilers**, if you haven't seen it yet.

( Follow the fake cut )

I am very tired, so sorry if it's a bit wishy-washy.

Happy Christmas!

Title: Pools of Red.
Author: fake_empires
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin, Merlin/Freya, (hint of) Arthur/Sophia
Rating: R (NC-17) for this chapter for (slight) gore and handjobs.
Disclaimer: I don’t own anything, just borrow for my own nefarious purposes. All credit goes to BBC for Merlin and the fabulous J.K Rowling for the setting.
Summary: Part of the Hogwarts!AUverse. Sequel to House Ties & A Greater Thrill. Merlin Emrys really likes Freya. Until he doesn't. (FLASHBACK)
Warnings: No spoilers, at all. Completely AU. HP!Crossover (kind of).


Merlin bent down to where he had seen Arthur fall, touched his hand to the foreign blood and whispered “What have I done?"

( End of time part 2 trailers + clip. SPOILERS )

EDIT: Work, cut, work!

I made two headers to Turn Left. I hope you'll like it. :-)

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Post reactions and squee etc here, and merry Christmas :-)

A thought on the End of Time and arc words.

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Allons-y!

  


Allons-y!