The House at Riverton
3 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by house-elfdobby from Derby, Derbyshire United Kingdom on Saturday, September 1, 2007
Blurb on the back says:
Summer 1924 - On the eve of a glittering society party, by the lake of a grand English country house, a young poet takes his life. The only witnesses, sisters Hannah and Emmeline Hartford, will never speak to each other again.
Winter 1999 - Grace Bradley, ninety-eight, one-time housemaid at Riverton Manor, is visited by a young director making a film about the poet's suicide. Ghosts awaken and old memories - long consigned to the dark reaches of Grace's mind - begin to sneak back through the cracks. A shocking secret threatens to emerge, something history has forgotten but Grace never would.
Quite enjoyed it in a gentle, undemanding sort of way, nothing earth shattering. Felt like I was in an episode of Upstairs Downstairs much of the time - I don't normally read historical type novels.
Summer 1924 - On the eve of a glittering society party, by the lake of a grand English country house, a young poet takes his life. The only witnesses, sisters Hannah and Emmeline Hartford, will never speak to each other again.
Winter 1999 - Grace Bradley, ninety-eight, one-time housemaid at Riverton Manor, is visited by a young director making a film about the poet's suicide. Ghosts awaken and old memories - long consigned to the dark reaches of Grace's mind - begin to sneak back through the cracks. A shocking secret threatens to emerge, something history has forgotten but Grace never would.
Quite enjoyed it in a gentle, undemanding sort of way, nothing earth shattering. Felt like I was in an episode of Upstairs Downstairs much of the time - I don't normally read historical type novels.
Journal Entry 2 by house-elfdobby from Derby, Derbyshire United Kingdom on Sunday, September 16, 2007
Posting tomorrow to Inver, the winner of house-elfdobby's 'Jings I'm fair scunnered' Anniversary RABCK September 2007
Congratulations Inver and I hope you enjoy the book!
Congratulations Inver and I hope you enjoy the book!
I won!! Was a nice surprise when it arrived this morning, intact with a super bookmark, post card and choccie. Adding it to the ever increasing TBR pile.
Well I trundled my way through this, was nearly losing interest in it as I felt it was a bit too long. As the bookmark says 'scunnered'. Was eagerly awaiting the punchline as it were and then found it a bit predictable. Easily enough read and not overly taxing. I know what you mean about 'Upstairs, Downstairs' Lynne. Thanks for letting me read it though.
Will have to decide what to do with it now.
Will have to decide what to do with it now.
Offering this book as a bookray
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List for bookray:(Last person keep or free elsewhere)Sent 25/8/08
pitluv4(Canada)
easterngirl71(USA)<----- (on its way here!)(or it appears that this may be lost in post!)
Second list
Guinneth(USA)
mrsboknows(USA)
easterngirl71
Bug2004(USA)
Rrrcaron(USA)
nanny60read(Canada)
23/4/09 ~ I am in the process of sourcing another copy of this to continue the ray.
Click here for link to second copy of 'The House at Riverton
Second copy posted on 6/5/09
*** Please make a journal entry to say it's arrived safely. Once read post a review, but not giving anything away and let us know if you enjoyed it or not. PM the next member on the list for their postal details. If you can please try to read, review and release the book within a 4-6 weeks of receiving it, to help keep things moving along nicely. Make a journal entry note when you post it on. If you need to be moved further down the list/drop out etc, please let me know and I can rejuggle the order. ***
List for bookray:(Last person keep or free elsewhere)Sent 25/8/08
pitluv4(Canada)
easterngirl71(USA)<----- (on its way here!)(or it appears that this may be lost in post!)
Second list
Guinneth(USA)
mrsboknows(USA)
easterngirl71
Bug2004(USA)
Rrrcaron(USA)
nanny60read(Canada)
23/4/09 ~ I am in the process of sourcing another copy of this to continue the ray.
Click here for link to second copy of 'The House at Riverton
Second copy posted on 6/5/09
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Bookray on its way to Canada. Happy travels......
Bookray on its way to Canada. Happy travels......
I love love love this book!!!!
sent to easterngirl71(USA)
sent to easterngirl71(USA)