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Subject: Re: Re: McCaffrey's Pern series ( maybe spoiler )
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Re:  sequels to the Pern books by Anne McCaffrey

> Who will take over as Master Harper?  Menolly?  It would break tradition,
> but she seemes the most worthy musically.  Sebell?  No where near as
> good a musician or a composer.  How does Menolly feel about this?

     I think the Master Harper is most importantly a "political" figure,
and secondarily as a musician.  Look at Master Robinton's influence.  In
many respects he functions as de facto planetary chief.  (Then again this
might be a case of the strongest individual rising to positions of power
no matter what their background.)

     It does look like Menolly is developing some of the political skill
necessary in the role of Master Harper.  It wouldn't be a surprise to me
if McCaffrey promoted her in a future book.  (I suspect she might intro-
duce some nasty turn of events just to shake us out of our complacency -
just like the return of Threadfall does to the holders.)a

	-- From the land of high mountains (but no weyrs)
	   Mike McCarthy
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