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On topic: an author who "gets it"
"Susan Hartman" wrote in message ... I read this paragraph this morning, and immediately smiled and re-read it, and re-read it again. Perfection! snipped I've just finished Mr Rosenblum's list by Natasha Solomons (http://natashasolomons.com/mr-rosenblums-list/) and i recommend it as a delightful read. Not a literary giant, but a lovely story well written. Joanne in Perth. |
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On topic: an author who "gets it"
"Susan Hartman" wrote in message ... I read this paragraph this morning, and immediately smiled and re-read it, and re-read it again. Perfection! "It was one of the pinafores Saffy had sewn when Merry first arrived, made from a lovely piece of Liberty fabric ordered years ago, not because Saffy had a project in mind, but because it was simply too beautiful not to possess. It had languished ever since in the sewing cupboard, waiting patiently for Saffy to find it a purpose. And now she had." From "The Distant Hours", by Kate Morton (who also wrote "The Forgotten Garden", which has been discussed in this forum). page 353. The book is a Gothic novel about an eccentric English family in a castle during WWII and the child who lived with them during the war, with a parallel story set in the 1990s that continues the family saga a half-century on with the daughter of the child they'd sheltered. (How's that for a nutshell encapsulation?) Hope I've whet your curiosity! -- Susan Hartman You caught me. I've got the book at the top of the pile of books waiting for me. Lucille |
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On topic: an author who "gets it"
On 12/19/10 11:40 AM, in article ,
"Lucille" wrote: "Susan Hartman" wrote in message ... I read this paragraph this morning, and immediately smiled and re-read it, and re-read it again. Perfection! "It was one of the pinafores Saffy had sewn when Merry first arrived, made from a lovely piece of Liberty fabric ordered years ago, not because Saffy had a project in mind, but because it was simply too beautiful not to possess. It had languished ever since in the sewing cupboard, waiting patiently for Saffy to find it a purpose. And now she had." From "The Distant Hours", by Kate Morton (who also wrote "The Forgotten Garden", which has been discussed in this forum). page 353. Just picked up The Forgotten Garden from the library, and am in the queue for The Distant Hours. The book is a Gothic novel about an eccentric English family in a castle during WWII and the child who lived with them during the war, with a parallel story set in the 1990s that continues the family saga a half-century on with the daughter of the child they'd sheltered. (How's that for a nutshell encapsulation?) Hope I've whet your curiosity! -- Susan Hartman You caught me. I've got the book at the top of the pile of books waiting for me. Lucille I now have the "library sack" of books sitting next to the bed. Trying to be good about returning on time, and refilling. Not exactly fun, but I did get a bunch of reference books on glass art, and Dale Chihuly. Pretty fascinating - doing some proposals for a regional EGA to be held near the Dale Chihuly museum. Makes for some interesting looking, reading and trying to get some creative juices flowing. OTOH, the stuff that I've now come up with will never be done in time for this proposal, but....next... Ellice |
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On topic: an author who "gets it"
On 12/11/10 12:42 PM, in article
, "Susan Hartman" wrote: I read this paragraph this morning, and immediately smiled and re-read it, and re-read it again. Perfection! "It was one of the pinafores Saffy had sewn when Merry first arrived, made from a lovely piece of Liberty fabric ordered years ago, not because Saffy had a project in mind, but because it was simply too beautiful not to possess. It had languished ever since in the sewing cupboard, waiting patiently for Saffy to find it a purpose. And now she had." From "The Distant Hours", by Kate Morton (who also wrote "The Forgotten Garden", which has been discussed in this forum). page 353. The book is a Gothic novel about an eccentric English family in a castle during WWII and the child who lived with them during the war, with a parallel story set in the 1990s that continues the family saga a half-century on with the daughter of the child they'd sheltered. (How's that for a nutshell encapsulation?) Hope I've whet your curiosity! Enough so that I'm firmly entrenched in The House at Riverton. The writing is brilliant! Cheryl |
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"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... On 12/11/10 12:42 PM, in article , "Susan Hartman" wrote: I read this paragraph this morning, and immediately smiled and re-read it, and re-read it again. Perfection! "It was one of the pinafores Saffy had sewn when Merry first arrived, made from a lovely piece of Liberty fabric ordered years ago, not because Saffy had a project in mind, but because it was simply too beautiful not to possess. It had languished ever since in the sewing cupboard, waiting patiently for Saffy to find it a purpose. And now she had." From "The Distant Hours", by Kate Morton (who also wrote "The Forgotten Garden", which has been discussed in this forum). page 353. The book is a Gothic novel about an eccentric English family in a castle during WWII and the child who lived with them during the war, with a parallel story set in the 1990s that continues the family saga a half-century on with the daughter of the child they'd sheltered. (How's that for a nutshell encapsulation?) Hope I've whet your curiosity! Enough so that I'm firmly entrenched in The House at Riverton. The writing is brilliant! Cheryl I'm glad to hear that you liked her writing. I read Forgotten Garden and Distant Hours and loved them. House at Riverton is on my "to read next" list. Lucille Lucille |
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On 1/23/11 10:19 AM, in article ,
"Lucille" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... On 12/11/10 12:42 PM, in article , "Susan Hartman" wrote: I read this paragraph this morning, and immediately smiled and re-read it, and re-read it again. Perfection! "It was one of the pinafores Saffy had sewn when Merry first arrived, made from a lovely piece of Liberty fabric ordered years ago, not because Saffy had a project in mind, but because it was simply too beautiful not to possess. It had languished ever since in the sewing cupboard, waiting patiently for Saffy to find it a purpose. And now she had." From "The Distant Hours", by Kate Morton (who also wrote "The Forgotten Garden", which has been discussed in this forum). page 353. The book is a Gothic novel about an eccentric English family in a castle during WWII and the child who lived with them during the war, with a parallel story set in the 1990s that continues the family saga a half-century on with the daughter of the child they'd sheltered. (How's that for a nutshell encapsulation?) Hope I've whet your curiosity! Enough so that I'm firmly entrenched in The House at Riverton. The writing is brilliant! Cheryl I'm glad to hear that you liked her writing. I read Forgotten Garden and Distant Hours and loved them. House at Riverton is on my "to read next" list. Lucille Lucille I'm waiting for my call to pick-up Forgotten Garden. Somehow I didn't get the notice when I popped up on the library queue, and lost my spot - so had to request again. Looking forward to it. Ellice |
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On 1/23/2011 3:21 PM, Ellice K. wrote:
On 1/23/11 10:19 AM, in article , wrote: "Cheryl wrote in message ... On 12/11/10 12:42 PM, in article , "Susan Hartman" wrote: I read this paragraph this morning, and immediately smiled and re-read it, and re-read it again. Perfection! "It was one of the pinafores Saffy had sewn when Merry first arrived, made from a lovely piece of Liberty fabric ordered years ago, not because Saffy had a project in mind, but because it was simply too beautiful not to possess. It had languished ever since in the sewing cupboard, waiting patiently for Saffy to find it a purpose. And now she had." From "The Distant Hours", by Kate Morton (who also wrote "The Forgotten Garden", which has been discussed in this forum). page 353. The book is a Gothic novel about an eccentric English family in a castle during WWII and the child who lived with them during the war, with a parallel story set in the 1990s that continues the family saga a half-century on with the daughter of the child they'd sheltered. (How's that for a nutshell encapsulation?) Hope I've whet your curiosity! Enough so that I'm firmly entrenched in The House at Riverton. The writing is brilliant! Cheryl I'm glad to hear that you liked her writing. I read Forgotten Garden and Distant Hours and loved them. House at Riverton is on my "to read next" list. Lucille Lucille I'm waiting for my call to pick-up Forgotten Garden. Somehow I didn't get the notice when I popped up on the library queue, and lost my spot - so had to request again. Looking forward to it. Ellice OK...y0u guys.........I have to request the local library to get the book. If there is a sequential plot........please give me the name of the first book. Currently I have two from the library, and a paperback to finish. Since I usually read about 30 mins in bed each night , it takes a while! Gill |
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On Jan 23, 9:36*pm, Gillian Murray wrote:
On 1/23/2011 3:21 PM, Ellice K. wrote: On 1/23/11 10:19 AM, in article , *wrote: "Cheryl *wrote in message ... On 12/11/10 12:42 PM, in article , "Susan Hartman" *wrote: I read this paragraph this morning, and immediately smiled and re-read it, and re-read it again. Perfection! "It was one of the pinafores Saffy had sewn when Merry first arrived, made from a lovely piece of Liberty fabric ordered years ago, not because Saffy had a project in mind, but because it was simply too beautiful not to possess. It had languished ever since in the sewing cupboard, waiting patiently for Saffy to find it a purpose. And now she had." *From "The Distant Hours", by Kate Morton (who also wrote "The Forgotten Garden", which has been discussed in this forum). page 353. The book is a Gothic novel about an eccentric English family in a castle during WWII and the child who lived with them during the war, with a parallel story set in the 1990s that continues the family saga a half-century on with the daughter of the child they'd sheltered. (How's that for a nutshell encapsulation?) Hope I've whet your curiosity! Enough so that I'm firmly entrenched in The House at Riverton. The writing is brilliant! Cheryl I'm glad to hear that you liked her writing. *I read Forgotten Garden and Distant Hours and loved them. House at Riverton is on my "to read next" list. Lucille Lucille I'm waiting for my call to pick-up Forgotten Garden. *Somehow I didn't get the notice when I popped up on the library queue, and lost my spot - so had to request again. *Looking forward to it. Ellice OK...y0u guys.........I have to request the local library to get the book. If there is a sequential plot........please give me the name of the first book. Currently I have two from the library, and a paperback to finish. Since I usually read about 30 mins in bed each night , it takes a while! Gill All Kate Morton's books are unrelated stories. Nancy |
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On topic: an author who "gets it"
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Lucille I'm waiting for my call to pick-up Forgotten Garden. *Somehow I didn't get the notice when I popped up on the library queue, and lost my spot - so had to request again. *Looking forward to it. Ellice OK...y0u guys.........I have to request the local library to get the book. If there is a sequential plot........please give me the name of the first book. Currently I have two from the library, and a paperback to finish. Since I usually read about 30 mins in bed each night , it takes a while! Gill All Kate Morton's books are unrelated stories. Nancy I just finished "The House at Riverton" and what a wonderful book. Ok - I've seen variations on the plot before, but it was so well told that I just had to turn the next page. Forgotten Garden is going to with me while I wait upon DS's car service! Cheryl |
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