2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #1 discussion

As always, it appears that Jarvis is well aware of Rowe's complicity, but chooses to do nothing. What do you think of his choices in this matter as well as his actions with regard to Sinclair Pugh?

Jarvis is Jarvis so his utter callousness doesn't surprise me. I know he's Hero's father and part of her will love him as such, but I was really wanting Sebastian to tell her what he knew. I understand why he didn't, especially after what happened with Lady Jarvis, but I can't help but think that there is a reckoning coming between father and daughter. I'm hoping for one anyway.

Hero knows precisely what her father is capable of, but I agree that a confrontation between father and daughter is coming.

Jarvis is obsessed with keeping the monarchy and I have to wonder if it came between choosing his daughter or the Prince Regent, which way he would go.

Prinny seems like such an idiot though. It surprises me that a man as shrewd as Jarvis could think that a monarchy is the best option when birthright can land you with such a fool. Granted, we here in the States are currently saddled with our own moron in the White House but at least his time there will be limited. We're not stuck with his for the duration of his life.

Veronica wrote: "It surprises me that a man as shrewd as Jarvis could think that a monarchy is the best option when birthright can land you with such a fool. "

I think that for Jarvis it is the idea of the monarchy rather than a single individual that he support. Perhaps he is thinking long term toward the future and someone better coming along.

Sadly, I'm not sure that Jarvis would choose his daughter (a female) over the monarchy.

I believe Jarvis believes strongly in the form of government. He's not the first to be the true power behind a monarch so he has no illusions about the quality of the individual being the stabilizing factor. He loves the concentration of power.

Our current US embarrassment believes he's a monarch, which is part of the problem. So, to your point, Veronica, we can end up with HUGE mistakes in any form of government:)

With respect to Pugh, Jarvis warned the silly putz that he was coming for him. His intent was to cripple him (make him bend to his will) but the fool went and killed himself. I didn't have any sympathy for him, given his proclivities and stupidity.

Jonetta wrote: "Our current US embarrassment believes he's a monarch, which is part of the problem. So, to your point, Veronica, we can end up with HUGE mistakes in any form of government:)"

Sad but true.