The Burning Stone - The missing fifty pages

[Lacedaemonian]

I thought it was an excellent meeting though I am still unsure of their connection. The Lady of Battles is the confusing factor.

 

[Alia]

Ask a question about the Lady of Battles, I might be able to help... and I promise to not give anything away.

 

[Lacedaemonian]

Is she a god?

 

[Alia]

She is a saint.

 

[Lacedaemonian]

Why is she linked to Alain?

 

[Alia]

Mmmmm.... good question, and that has been a raging debate on Kate's forum.
Many have asked if she is friend or foe...
The cover of the last book is of Alain and her...
I don't know the answer to your question and my opinion would give away some info you haven't read yet...

 

[Lacedaemonian]

She kept him from entering the church. She kills whereas he can not kill. She elevates him for what purpose? She could use anybody? Why him? Unless she is his ancestor.... he is her blood. In this way they are connected.

 

[Alia]

Does she elevate him? Could she have used anybody?
And Yes, indeed, why Alain? Why did she pick and make Alain swear an oath to her?
And just so you know... The Lady of Battles is the saint of barren and chaste women. So it is very unlikely that she is his ancestor.
I'm surprise you haven't mentioned the rose.

 

[AryaUnderfoot]

Does she elevate him? Could she have used anybody?
And Yes, indeed, why Alain? Why did she pick and make Alain swear an oath to her?
And just so you know... The Lady of Battles is the saint of barren and chaste women. So it is very unlikely that she is his ancestor.
I'm surprise you haven't mentioned the rose.

I think the Lady of Battles elevated Alain- for what purpose, I don't know.

As for her being the saint of barren and chaste women, I'm still toying with the idea of an immaculate conception. Can't get much more chaste than that.

 

[Alia]

Hmmm.... I hate to go into details with Lacey not finished with the story... but I don't agree with you Arya... I think the Lady of Battles is a foe of Alains'. And there is much more involved with her and The Lord and Lady and the spheres of the heavens... but what the connection is, I'm not sure...

I do think that this part about the Lady of Battles might be their own thread... if that's possible Lacey.

 

[Lacedaemonian]

I will sort it out tonight mate.

 

[GOLLUM]

I will sort it out tonight mate.

Wait till you get to Child Of Flame, guaranteed Alain fix mate!...

 

[Earos]

and the good thing is your left wanting more... Kate is real good with ending the books and still making you want more...

 

[Lacedaemonian]

Just started reading this again after a few months of not reading. I seem to be really enjoying more this time round, perhaps I wasn't in a good place before.

Anyway I am almost finished The Burning Stone.

 

[Alia]

Anyway I am almost finished The Burning Stone.

Again, if you have any questions, Lacey ask. I would love to banter with you concerning this series. Kate's forum seems to be holding their breath for the last book and I havne't had or seen any prolfic thoughts concerning this series. I'm hoping you have some. I'm sure you will.

 

[nixie]

Roughly halfway through The Burning Stone.I'm enjoying this series but find Liath slightly irritating.My real bug bear is Tallia I really do wish some would slap her.I know she had a miserable childhood with a simpleton of a father and power hungry mother, but her holier and thou attitude really grinds my teeth and to me she comes across more of a spoiled brat.Alain is the real saint for putting up with her.

 

[Alia]

Tallia is a bug... can't stand her at all. Not even in Book 6. Yes, she does make it that far. I so can't wait until the last book comes out next month.

 

[GOLLUM]

Tallia is a bug... can't stand her at all. Not even in Book 6. Yes, she does make it that far. I so can't wait until the last book comes out next month.

Yes, like most people here I'm waiting until I get the final book and complete the series before making any substantial comments about the overall themes, characters, plotilne, writing style although I like them very much already.