Monthly Archives: January 2017

The Reluctant Widow

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Theresa

Miss Elinor Rochdale is, at 26, for all intents and purposes, ‘on the shelf’. Elinor’s father has died, leaving her penniless from his gambling debts. With no other option left to her, Elinor applies (and secures) for a position as … Continue reading →

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Someone Knows My Name

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Theresa

“Do you hate me?” he asked. “Should I?” “Might you not hate all white men indiscriminately? You would have good reason.” I poured myself more water from the carafe. “If I spent my time hating, my emotions would have been … Continue reading →

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Glory Over Everything

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Theresa

When I found this book on the library ‘New Reads” shelf, it looked intriguing and since it was one of my favorite genres (historical fiction), I picked it up and brought it home. Although I haven’t had as much time … Continue reading →

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A Memory of Violets

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Theresa

When Matilda Harper takes on a new job as assistant housemother for a charity, she has no idea what is ahead for her. Leaving her country home in the Lake District, Tilly finds not only satisfaction in her new work, … Continue reading →

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Happy 2017!

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Theresa

“I doubt if I shall ever have time to read the book again — there are too many new ones coming out all the time which I want to read. Yet an old book has something for me which no … Continue reading →

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