A Study in Scarlet: The Hand of God

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Canon Story: A Study in Scarlet
Title: The Hand of God
Author: Castiron
Rating: G
Author's Notes: What if Hope misheard, and that poisonous plant *didn't* come from South America?

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It was not merely sorrow that killed my husband's newest wife.

Our elders might rebuke me, but I have fasted and prayed; God's will is clear to me, though His reasons are obscure.

I have sent the leaves I found in Lucy's room to my botanist cousin in Pennsylvania.

After death I will learn why God asked this of me.

Comments

[hisietari.livejournal.com]

Ah, quite a story of its own, isn't it? True, sorrow has never killed people. It's rather the consequences, but more often, circumstances that aren't enquired. I like the perspective chosen, one of the countless nameless women who otherwise would have gone faceless, too.

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

An interesting take on a sad story.

[debriswoman]

That struck me as fleshing a character out beautifully. And so sad.

[snycock.livejournal.com]

Ooh, interesting take on the story. I generally spend so much time thinking about Holmes and Watson; I don't often think about the other character in the middle story. Well done!

[smoothe1.livejournal.com]

I enjoy when someone focuses in on a minor character. Good job!

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

Nicely written and thanks for sharing a different POV here. Gives more depth to the story :)

[azriona.livejournal.com]

Woah! I was hoping someone would write about the other wives, but I didn't expect this! Excellent! I love the twist that she doesn't even know what leaves she used.

[trillsabells.livejournal.com]

Beautiful. An extra sad tinge to a tragic story.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Oooh, such sinister suggestions! Very nice.

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[bwblack.livejournal.com]

I never thought of this and I really rather enjoy this take on the story from a sister wife. Lovely idea, really!