I'm not a huge fan of crossovers so I started this with some trepidation...allayed, of course, by the fact that *you* are the author and I'll read anything you write and probably love it *vbeg* I found that, unlike many, you didn't overemphasize the connection/crossover points between the series. (I'm sure it helps that I love Hamish Macbeth!) The only downside was the Julian connection seemed a little contrived - more forced than your usual. The quotes however were absolutely brilliantly woven in and I loved them. Outstanding work as usual.