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Review of “A Gown of Spanish Lace” by Janette Oke

This book took me by surprise. It went in an entirely different direction than what I initially thought, but that wasn’t a bad thing. I haven’t read a book by Janette Oke in years, but I found this title at my local library’s annual book sale and thought I’d give it a try. Set inContinueContinue reading “Review of “A Gown of Spanish Lace” by Janette Oke”

Review of “Hope Between the Pages” by Pepper Basham

Hope Between the Pages is a dual timeline novel written by Pepper Basham. It takes place in Asheville, NC in present day and 1915-16. The 1915 timeline is primarily located at the Biltmore House, which is an interesting setting to read about for those who have visited Biltmore. For those who have not, Biltmore isContinueContinue reading “Review of “Hope Between the Pages” by Pepper Basham”

Review of “Christy” by Catherine Marshall

I have so many thoughts on this book! I actually finished it a couple months ago, but I needed time to process everything that happened in the story, and the holiday season put a hold on writing. The story itself takes up a lot of space in the imagination, but there’s a spiritual depth toContinueContinue reading “Review of “Christy” by Catherine Marshall”