Happy
Friday, my bookish friends! I hope you
all have a great day and
weekend! First Line Friday is hosted by Carrie
at Reading is My SuperPower!! I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader
for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. This week I am reading The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky.
The lift door slid open, and Gwen Morris stepped into the third floor offices of Holl and Morris, one of the most prestigious art and antique auction houses in London.
Book Beginnings:
The lift door slid open, and Gwen Morris stepped into the third floor offices of Holl and Morris, one of the most prestigious art and antique auction houses in London. She still felt a thrill each time she walked down the dark paneled hallway toward her new office and took in the beautiful paintings, jewelry, and antiques on display.
Synopsis (Goodreads):
In 2012, art historian Gwen Monroe travels to
England's Lake District to appraise the paintings and antiques of an old
family friend, hoping to prove herself to her prestigious grandfather.
While at Longdale Manor, she becomes acquainted with David Bradley--the
owner's handsome grandson--who is desperate to save the crumbling estate
by turning it into a bed-and-breakfast. When Gwen stumbles upon a
one-hundred-year-old journal and an intricately carved shepherd's staff
similar to one in a photo of her parents, she uncovers a connection to
the father she never knew.
In 1912, after her father's death,
Charlotte Harper uncovers a painful family secret she can only confess
to her journal. She and her family travel to the Lake District to stay
on a sheep farm, hoping eventually to find a home with Charlotte's
grandfather at Longdale Manor, but old wounds and bitter regrets make it
a difficult challenge. As Charlotte grows closer to shepherd Ian Storey
and rebuilds her shattered faith, she must decide whether she will ever
trust in love again.
Two women a century apart are taken on a
journey to healing, faith, and forgiveness in this heartfelt dual-time
Edwardian romance from bestselling author Carrie Turansky.
Your
turn! Grab the current book you are reading and post the first line (or your link) in
the comments! Then, click on the icons below and join the fun there too!
Oh this looks good for so many reasons! I like the author and I like this type of dual timeline story! Happy Reading!
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DeleteLooks so good. Regine
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DeleteI do enjoy dual time line novels! And a journal at the heart of it! This sounds good and I hope you are enjoying it, Cindy. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy! I enjoy dual-time novels as well. I have not read this author before, so we'll see how it goes :)
DeleteI don't always love dual timeline novels, but the plot of this one intrigues me, and I love that cover! Have a great weekend, Cindy. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Lark. Most of the dual timelines I have read, I have enjoyed. I am hopeful for this one even though it is a new to me author :) Have a good weekend!
DeleteThis sounds interesting - I might have to try it!
ReplyDeleteLauren, I started it this morning, I haven't gotten very far yet.
DeleteI've read a couple of Carrie Turansky's books and enjoyed them, so I'm excited for this one. I'm eager to hear your thoughts on it. Hope you have a great week! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ashley! I hope you have a great week too!
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