I haven't read Captive Prince because I had the vague idea it was slavefic and that's not really my thing either. But now you're making it sound very relevant to my interests :-).

And I hope you get better soon, having to keep working when you're ill is wretched. Also, I wish you lots of good luck with writing and a tow out of the slough of despond, because I really want to read your book when it's done. ♥