Daily Archives: March 27, 2016

The Rivals of Versailles – Sally Christie

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Little Jeanne was disgusted by the dirty old woman at the fair who wanted to tell her fortune. While her mother haggled about the price, she was impatient to be away and see the dancing ducks. Ah, but this fortune … Continue reading →

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Journey to Munich – Jacqueline Winspear

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Munich can be an exciting place to visit, full of life and energy. But in 1938 the excitement is not welcome. This is a different Munich, a Munich filled with fear and tension and Brownshirts.  Reluctantly, Masie has agreed to … Continue reading →

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Paint Your Wife – Lloyd Jones

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It all began when the men went off to war. Alma was one of the few males left in town. He was the teacher in the tiny school, wore an old straw hat and carried his tin case of pencils … Continue reading →

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