Fic Rec: Soldier's Heart

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Title: Soldier's Heart
Author: piplover
Pairing: Holmes/Watson
Length: 85,088
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: physical and mental aspects of PTSD
Verse: Ritchie films and ACD
Author's summary: After his return from his three years' "death," not all is as it should be for Holmes. The road is long ahead, but Watson will always be there to walk it with him.
Reccer's comments: Soldier's Heart gorgeously tells the story of Sherlock's failing health following his return from the Great Hiatus. Interwoven with the story of his recovery is a developing relationship with Dr. Watson and a simply amazing cast of Irregulars and other OCs.

This is one of the only stories I've read that deal with Holmes' PTSD, although there are many (particularly in Sherlock BBC 'verse) that cover Watson's. I cannot say enough good things about this story. piplover paints Holmes' experience with heartbreaking realism, but it's balanced by so warmth and richness in the original characters. The role of the Irregulars and the insight into Holmes' upbringing truly makes the story special. 

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