fic rec: Someone at the Scent of Orange Blossom

[verdant_fire]

Title: Someone at the Scent of Orange Blossom
Author: rachelindeed
Pairing: Sherlock/John, past John/Mary
Length: 3433 words
Rating: Teen
Verse: ACD
Author's summary: During the years of Holmes’s absence, Watson’s hands had changed.

Reccer's comments: This lovely fic was a standout two Holmestices ago, and I've remembered it ever since.  It's beautifully written and very touching, with great clarity of emotion and character and an excellent Holmes POV.  The themes and symbolism are handled with subtlety and skill, and both Watson's grief for Mary and Holmes' silent devotion to him are treated with respect and tenderness.  The way all of those branches twine together and come to fruition in the ending is memorable and moving, and makes for a welcoming warm hearth of a story every time I read it.

Comments

[ancientreader]

Seconding like whoa. rachelindeed is a terrific writer and she's in top form with "Orange Blossoms."

[verdant_fire]

*high-fives you in solidarity* :D

[rachelindeed.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, thank you so much for this lovely rec! What a wonderful surprise to wake up to this morning :) I enjoyed writing this little story so much, which makes me especially glad that you've enjoyed it!

[verdant_fire]

You're very welcome! I'm glad it could brighten your day, and thank you so much for sharing the fic! :D