More Gees please! He's fun. I'm not going to give away the plot. It is a fun read, strictly escapist. There is a series of eight (I think) books featuring Gees of which this is the first. I would like to read more of them. He is an interesting character and well worth investigation. Actually, I liked the character so much that the "mystery" part of the book was of less interest than Gees himself. The second book in the series, "Grey Shapes," is also listed here on Manybooks. I hope we'll soon see all eight. Enjoy!
Very sweet love story that is lyrically written. A young, sheltered girl falls in love with an intelligent, determined but poor Irish boy.
Love conquers all, and in the end, the boy is able to rise above his early life and even save the town from the corrupt and evil man who holds it in his pocket. Predictable but worth a look.
Oh my. This was interesting. I had not read Kathleen Norris before this book. I will make a point of reading more!
This book skewers the one-slight-step-from-madness, all-controlling perfectionism of the Martha Stewart type (so M. S. wannabes might not want to read it--even though they might benefit the most!). It carefully lays before the reader a detailed display of the inanely supercilious life of a certain level of society's women. Empty-headed, vapid creatures caught up in nothing but frippery, "she proudly made certain that there were always fresh, stiff ribbons on little Jeanette's braids. Jeanette never wore used ribbons." Sigh. Lofty aspirations.
The "right" people (actually only the women) in this little California burg live with the almost overwhelming stress of creating the absolutely perfect home, perfect children, and perfect lifestyle. It is a terrific burden. Because they are so busy making things "beautiful," they miss the true beauty of their children, they do not know their husbands (except as money sources), and know nothing about themselves or the world around them. It is SO Martha Stewart. I sound like I am Martha bashing--I do not have anything against Martha personally, but I have idly wondered if she has not done more in her own way to raise the anxiety level among women than any other living being. Did women have as much angst about getting the vote as they have now about whether they are properly "homekeeping" as M.S. calls it. I don't mean to eschew civilized behavior--we need not grunt and point, or talk with our mouths full, or eat with our fingers, but can we not live simply and still be civilized?
But, I digress.
Anyway, a fresh breeze blows into this little town in the form of young Mrs. Burgoyne. A widow of a diplomat, she has been everywhere, done everything, and has outgrown any need for pretense. She adores parenting her children. She can talk politics, art, literature, and world affairs with the men. The men love it. The women cannot understand it. She wears simple, comfortable clothing, gives simple entertainments (again, the women are appalled) and, worst of all, works to help the poorer people of the town, those who the townswomen have always shunned. It is fascinating to watch how her positivity, true kindness, and gentleness make a much-needed change in the community...and she finds romance. A really worthwhile and fun read.
Silliness, pure silliness. A little Douglas Adams with a little Monty Python and a lot of derring-do. Don't even try to take any part of it seriously for even a nano second. Fun is the only point. Read and enjoy.
Excellent! I really like the mysteries of Frank Froest. Having been a Superintendent at Scotland Yard, he really knows police procedure. His plots are great and his characters well drawn. I highly recommend him. He really knows how to keep you turning the pages. Enjoy!
Wow! What a ride! This book grabs you and won't let go! It is visceral. Pretty, delicate little Marie Amber marries big, strong, and handsome Osborn Kerr in a blissful cloud of princely dreams fulfilled. A life of everlasting joy will be hers, and at first it seems to be the case. Osborn pets and cossets her in just the way she has always known that she should be admired and adored. But then...things begin very slowly to unravel. Money matters loom large. Osborn is very used to having his own life just the way he wants it, and things can't help but change.
This is a feminist work. Male readers will most certainly be appalled. Osborn is painted with a heavily tarred brush. May Edgington slowly unwinds the layers of his personality to reveal him as little more than selfishness incarnate. I know it sounds a bit over the top, but there is not a married woman alive (I don't care how wonderful your marriage) who won't relate on some level to this relationship. Slowly, insidiously, the marriage closes its eyes to its bright beginnings. Like I said, it is a woman's book—you live and breathe with Marie. The writing is wonderful, sometimes inspired. It is a stunning work. You hold your breath while watching this lovely young woman lose herself and then fight to regain her individuality and throw off the tyranny that threatens to destroy her. Osborn never has a clue, and yet, he is a fully-drawn character feeling unjustly tried by life. It is more than fascinating to watch them come to terms with themselves and each other. A brilliant work—more than that, it is a masterpiece of feminist writing that holds up nearly one hundred years after it was written.
This is a definite must read! I had the best time with it. MacGiver had nothing on our hero "Lockley." If you own a transistor radio and a cheese grater, I promise you that after reading this you will look upon them with renewed respect! It is a glorious romp--absolutely wonderful. Do not, do not, do not miss it!
I, too, guessed the murderer well before the end, but I liked the book so well that I didn't even care. I like the David Carroll detective stories and plan (right now) to download more of them. They are very well written and well plotted.
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Love conquers all, and in the end, the boy is able to rise above his early life and even save the town from the corrupt and evil man who holds it in his pocket. Predictable but worth a look.
This book skewers the one-slight-step-from-madness, all-controlling perfectionism of the Martha Stewart type (so M. S. wannabes might not want to read it--even though they might benefit the most!). It carefully lays before the reader a detailed display of the inanely supercilious life of a certain level of society's women. Empty-headed, vapid creatures caught up in nothing but frippery, "she proudly made certain that there were always fresh, stiff ribbons on little Jeanette's braids. Jeanette never wore used ribbons." Sigh. Lofty aspirations.
The "right" people (actually only the women) in this little California burg live with the almost overwhelming stress of creating the absolutely perfect home, perfect children, and perfect lifestyle. It is a terrific burden. Because they are so busy making things "beautiful," they miss the true beauty of their children, they do not know their husbands (except as money sources), and know nothing about themselves or the world around them. It is SO Martha Stewart. I sound like I am Martha bashing--I do not have anything against Martha personally, but I have idly wondered if she has not done more in her own way to raise the anxiety level among women than any other living being. Did women have as much angst about getting the vote as they have now about whether they are properly "homekeeping" as M.S. calls it. I don't mean to eschew civilized behavior--we need not grunt and point, or talk with our mouths full, or eat with our fingers, but can we not live simply and still be civilized?
But, I digress.
Anyway, a fresh breeze blows into this little town in the form of young Mrs. Burgoyne. A widow of a diplomat, she has been everywhere, done everything, and has outgrown any need for pretense. She adores parenting her children. She can talk politics, art, literature, and world affairs with the men. The men love it. The women cannot understand it. She wears simple, comfortable clothing, gives simple entertainments (again, the women are appalled) and, worst of all, works to help the poorer people of the town, those who the townswomen have always shunned. It is fascinating to watch how her positivity, true kindness, and gentleness make a much-needed change in the community...and she finds romance. A really worthwhile and fun read.
This is a feminist work. Male readers will most certainly be appalled. Osborn is painted with a heavily tarred brush. May Edgington slowly unwinds the layers of his personality to reveal him as little more than selfishness incarnate. I know it sounds a bit over the top, but there is not a married woman alive (I don't care how wonderful your marriage) who won't relate on some level to this relationship. Slowly, insidiously, the marriage closes its eyes to its bright beginnings. Like I said, it is a woman's book—you live and breathe with Marie. The writing is wonderful, sometimes inspired. It is a stunning work. You hold your breath while watching this lovely young woman lose herself and then fight to regain her individuality and throw off the tyranny that threatens to destroy her. Osborn never has a clue, and yet, he is a fully-drawn character feeling unjustly tried by life. It is more than fascinating to watch them come to terms with themselves and each other. A brilliant work—more than that, it is a masterpiece of feminist writing that holds up nearly one hundred years after it was written.