No, it takes Lymond many years to be ready for a serious relationship, and even when he's ready, he isn't ready - there's a long time between the anvil moment and his acceptance of Philippa in the end!
I think Lymond cared a lot for her but had barred himself from personal feelings, or recognition of them. I think that if she'd have lived, it still would have taken him a long time before he was ready, but she could have eased him into it - though not, I suppose, if she was married to Tom. They each had things to work through, first.
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Date: 2011-11-07 10:54 pm (UTC)I think Lymond cared a lot for her but had barred himself from personal feelings, or recognition of them. I think that if she'd have lived, it still would have taken him a long time before he was ready, but she could have eased him into it - though not, I suppose, if she was married to Tom. They each had things to work through, first.
The Blackberry Pie scene is a favourite.