I'm sure the Powers have that end in mind, the goal of making lives better. Except for that one renegade Power, who in my world hated the Elves and the mortals as well, and strove to use his skills to destroy lives.

Galadriel made hardly any mistakes. Maybe she thought that following my father over the Great Sea was a mistake, but I don't think it was. That way, she was in Middle-earth at a time when Elves who use their powers for good were in demand.

Different worlds had copies of the Sherlock Holmes books? Interesting! I can see how your friend would be entertained.

Paradisa's books were changed from the originals? I wonder why.