Pennies for the Jungle by Rentgirls

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Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Length: 45350 words
Author on LJ: Not known
Author Website: http://www.therentgirls.com/TS.html
Why this must be read: - In this AU, Blair is a medical doctor working in jungle territory, opening new clinics in different parts of the world, but he has to keep going back to America to do fund-raising tours (which he hates). He's working mostly with coastal tribes, but then one day in Borneo he is kidnapped by men from a more inland tribe; and while tending the chief's wife in their village, he meets a strange blue-eyed native - the Watchman for the tribe.

This world has been well and lovingly developed. In true AU style, use is made of a lot of the characters from canon, and they're all totally recognizable in their new roles. The OCs are believable and blend in nicely. There are misunderstandings, some outright lies, reconciliations - everything that makes for a great story.

Pennies for the Jungle

Comments

[magician113.livejournal.com]

Wow, I can't believe this has never been recced. Brava that you corrected that oversight! I agree it's very well-done. These characters are so strong they can be dropped into so many situations and still retain themselves.