It is spring, and the spring weather has been coming and going. This novel arrived in the most delightful package. I felt as if I should dress up to read it. The author has such dignity and class. There was a bookmark, the book was delightfully signed for me, and I just had such a good feeling opening up this package!
Instead of dressing up (I felt I should have), wearing my late father's Toronto Maple Leaf's sweatshirt, I poured a glass of wine. I sat on the front porch and read. I was somewhat distracted by the robins and chickadees singing for love, but love is one of the themes of the book!
It is delightful.
It's not a long read, in fact only 94 pages, and in a large font. (Praise be!) I sat in the sunshine and finished it in one go. It is part 1 of a series. I think I would prefer, since it isn't very long, the entire series would be in one book.
Annabelle and I read the book together. Daisy was squirrel hunting, although she took a break to chase her tail on the railing. Annie just watched Dratted Red Squirrel.
I found the author has a wonderful style. It took me back to 1895 England quite well. I could picture it. She describes a funeral, and it was very poignant. Also, as St John takes us forward in time, she uses expressions that fit the era. At first, "Kick The Bucket" seemed jarring, but then I look it up on Wiki and they say it first appears in a book in 1785! Who knew?
I learned a couple of new words: a sfumato painting, and fossicked! That is always pleasing to me, as a voracious reader!
I did have trouble with
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They are fancy cursive, which fits the setting of the book, but makes them harder to read. I think a title ought to be sans serif and in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Instead of dressing up (I felt I should have), wearing my late father's Toronto Maple Leaf's sweatshirt, I poured a glass of wine. I sat on the front porch and read. I was somewhat distracted by the robins and chickadees singing for love, but love is one of the themes of the book!
It is delightful.
It's not a long read, in fact only 94 pages, and in a large font. (Praise be!) I sat in the sunshine and finished it in one go. It is part 1 of a series. I think I would prefer, since it isn't very long, the entire series would be in one book.
Annabelle and I read the book together. Daisy was squirrel hunting, although she took a break to chase her tail on the railing. Annie just watched Dratted Red Squirrel.
The Writing
I learned a couple of new words: a sfumato painting, and fossicked! That is always pleasing to me, as a voracious reader!
Editing
I like to give the author feedback, as my faithful readers know. Editing is my pet peeve in self-published authors. St John has self-published, but this isn't her first book. It's well-edited, I didn't spot any typos, which is unusual!I did have trouble with
.They are fancy cursive, which fits the setting of the book, but makes them harder to read. I think a title ought to be sans serif and in CAPITAL LETTERS.
About The Author: Leigh (Bella) St John
Born and raised in Australia from a family originally of British descent, having traveled extensively and having lived almost a decade in the USA, Bella now passionately and proudly calls the entire globe “home”. When you meet her, you instantly understand the meaning of the word “passion” – she lives & breathes it with an enthusiasm that is contagious!
7 comments:
That sounds like a marvelously relaxing day.
Look like a lovely book. Very pretty front cover.
what a lovely reading experience, red wine, a good book and the company of a cat!
Hari OM
Oh what a beautiful mooorrrrning... oh what a beautiful daaaayyyy..... &*> could listen to that video all day! YAM xx
On the front porch? We'll aren't you just th smarty pants.
Curious as to why a book that's part of a series would just go with 94 pages as its first release, but you did like it.
I guess I'll have to put this book on my list.
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