Mary Lennox, a spoiled, ill-tempered, and unhealthy child, comes to live with her reclusive uncle in Misselthwaite Manor on England’s Yorkshire moors after the death of her parents. There she meets a hearty housekeeper and her spirited brother, a dour gardener, a cheerful robin, and her wilful, hysterical, and sickly cousin, Master Colin, whose wailsContinue reading “Advent Day 9…. The Secret Garden”
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Advent Day 8…. Little Women
The tale of the March sisters… the talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War. An absolute classic and joy to read. This is on my new year reads listContinue reading “Advent Day 8…. Little Women”
Advent Day 7…. In the woods
As dusk approaches a small Dublin suburb in the summer of 1984, mothers begin to call their children home. But on this warm evening, three children do not return from the dark and silent woods. When the police arrive, they find only one of the children. He is gripping a tree trunk in terror, wearingContinue reading “Advent Day 7…. In the woods”
Advent Day 6…. Mrs England
When newly graduated nurse Ruby May takes a position looking after the children of Charles and Lilian England, a wealthy couple from a powerful dynasty of mill owners, she hopes it will be the fresh start she needs. But as she adapts to life at the isolated Hardcastle House, it becomes clear there’s something notContinue reading “Advent Day 6…. Mrs England”
Advent Day 5…. Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice is one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen created a love story to boss all love stories. The heroine, Elizabeth Bennet has the perfectly tumultuous and brilliant relationship with her beau, Mr. Darcy. Their romantic clash has been described as “a splendid performance of civilized sparring.” JustContinue reading “Advent Day 5…. Pride and Prejudice”
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