The Catholic Book Club discussion

3. Corinna Turner, a member of our group, has graciously agreed to answer our questions about Elfling. Please post your questions in this thread.

Why do her father's servants obey her when she's clearly ordering them to do something that would displease her father, their master? (e.g. the 11 p.m. trip to the "doctor")

How about a sequel? Easy to imagine Ystevan and Serapia marrying, for example.

Jill wrote: "How about a sequel? Easy to imagine Ystevan and Serapia marrying, for example."

In fact, there is a prequel short story: The Most Expensive Alley Cat in London: A Historical Fantasy Short Story about an Urchin, a Dragonet, and a Mysterious Cat.

Jill wrote: "How about a sequel? Easy to imagine Ystevan and Serapia marrying, for example."

I was going to ask this as well. The ending seems to clearly contemplate a sequel.

Jill wrote: "How about a sequel? Easy to imagine Ystevan and Serapia marrying, for example."

I would rather see an older Serapia and maybe her children, and a conflict arising from Ystevan healing her father. But that's just me.

Emmanuel wrote: "Jill wrote: "How about a sequel? Easy to imagine Ystevan and Serapia marrying, for example."

I would rather see an older Serapia and maybe her children, and a conflict arising from Ystevan healing..."

I am with Jill, the story seems to telegraph a relationship between Serapia and Ystevan

John wrote: "Emmanuel wrote: "Jill wrote: "How about a sequel? Easy to imagine Ystevan and Serapia marrying, for example."

I would rather see an older Serapia and maybe her children, and a conflict arising fro..."

We'll see what Mrs.Corinna Turner's plans are. I hope she continues, but she'll probably feel more attracted to other projects and other sagas she's already created.

Jill wrote: "Why do her father's servants obey her when she's clearly ordering them to do something that would displease her father, their master? (e.g. the 11 p.m. trip to the "doctor")"

The servants don't know about the curse or about her father's determination not to seek healing. This would never have been discussed in front of them since sorcery would be far too dangerous a thing to mention. So all they know is that their master has been taken ill (or even more ill) and their master's daughter is taking him to a physician.

Jill wrote: "How about a sequel? Easy to imagine Ystevan and Serapia marrying, for example."

I actually have the plot for a complete trilogy in my head, but I am firmly classing this book as a standalone at the moment to avoid raising expectations because I have absolutely no idea when I might have time to write more in this world. So...shhhhh!