Thornyhold
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Received from Sartell, Minnesota through BookMooch.com
During Gilly Ramsey’s lonely childhood, the occasional brief visits of her mother’s cousin were a delight, seeming like visits of a fairy godmother. Years later, when Gilly inherits Thornyhold, her house, she discovers that her cousin, with her still room and herbalist practices—and her undoubted powers—had long been known to the locals as a witch. She is approached by neighbors, some innocent, some not so innocent, but all assuming that she, too, is a witch, and a possible addition to the local coven. Gilly finds there is some truth in this, for she discovers that she can call on a kind of power in difficult moments. This wonderful novel from bestselling author Mary Stewart is delicate in its perception of a young woman’s falling in love, delightful in its portrayal of the English countryside, and skilled in its creation of a world full of magic.
During Gilly Ramsey’s lonely childhood, the occasional brief visits of her mother’s cousin were a delight, seeming like visits of a fairy godmother. Years later, when Gilly inherits Thornyhold, her house, she discovers that her cousin, with her still room and herbalist practices—and her undoubted powers—had long been known to the locals as a witch. She is approached by neighbors, some innocent, some not so innocent, but all assuming that she, too, is a witch, and a possible addition to the local coven. Gilly finds there is some truth in this, for she discovers that she can call on a kind of power in difficult moments. This wonderful novel from bestselling author Mary Stewart is delicate in its perception of a young woman’s falling in love, delightful in its portrayal of the English countryside, and skilled in its creation of a world full of magic.
Nothing extraordinary or exciting here, but quite pleasant. In spite of its very predictable plot, I really enjoyed this book--probably because I enjoy reading Mary Stewart so much. Reading this book is the literary equivalent of drinking a nice cup of good, warm tea.
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Journal Entry 4 by katie1rose at Cafe Louisa, Old Cloverdale triangle in Montgomery, Alabama USA on Saturday, November 15, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (11/15/2008 UTC) at Cafe Louisa, Old Cloverdale triangle in Montgomery, Alabama USA
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Hope you enjoy!
Hope you enjoy!
Just a good story. It was an easy, fast read. I really enjoyed it.
