Monthly Archives: October 2013

Prayers for Sale

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Theresa

“The two of them walked the rest of the way in silence.  At the place of parting, Hennie put her hand on Dick’s arm.  “I don’t want you to be in discomfit, Mr. Spindle.  Women here are as tough as … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Castle – A Guest Review

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Theresa

Keeping the Castle, by Patrice Kindl Althea is terribly poor. That’s not good, because expenses are high; she lives in a rundown castle she’s trying to patch together for her four-year-old brother’s inheritance. If she can’t keep it from tumbling … Continue reading →

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A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Theresa

“By the Pricking of My Thumbs” is a fast read, and a fun one! Tommy and Tuppence have an elderly aunt who is quite feisty and for some reason, doesn’t like Tuppence.  Tuppence takes it all in stride and goes along … Continue reading →

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A New Mystery

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Theresa

Murder In Thrall by Anne Cleeland My rating: 4 of 5 stars I think that Anne Cleeland has discovered a new genre: mystery/romance. I had a hard time, once I was past the first couple of chapters, putting this one … Continue reading →

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Fall Days

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Theresa

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”                                                         … Continue reading →

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One Glorious Ambition

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Theresa

One Glorious Ambition: The Compassionate Crusade of Dorothea Dix by Jane Kirkpatrick My rating: 4 of 5 stars Jane Kirkpatrick never fails to deliver. I have read several of the historical fiction novels Jane has written and enjoyed every one … Continue reading →

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Happy Autumn

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Theresa

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.”                                                                                                                  ― George Eliot “Her pleasure in the walk must arise from the exercise and … Continue reading →

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A Lady Emily Mystery

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Theresa

Behind the Shattered Glass by Tasha Alexander My rating: 4 of 5 stars Where have I been? Tasha Alexander has written a series of Lady Emily mysteries. Because my copy was a complimentary copy from the First Reads program through … Continue reading →

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Library books

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Theresa

My library pile this week is quite large…. Too much to read! I need to spend my entire weekend reading! I am looking forward to starting “Winter Palace”, a novel about Catherine the Great. Also want to try Phillippa Gregory’s … Continue reading →

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The Magic Apple Tree

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Theresa

The Magic Apple Tree A Country Year by Susan Hill My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a comforting read! Definitely a book I want to keep on my shelf, for long winter evenings. Susan Hill dreamed that she … Continue reading →

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