Lady of Milkweed Manor by Julie Klassen (Adult Fiction)In this inspirational historical romance debut novel set in 19th-century England, a young pregnant woman is forced to make difficult choices. Twenty-year-old Charlotte Lamb is the daughter of a heartless English vicar, as we discover when she becomes pregnant and he throws her out of her childhood home. Vulnerable and unprotected, she is forced to a lodging place for unwed mothers. Soon, Lamb must make decisions involving true love and sacrifice, providing many powerful turning points throughout the story.
I really enjoyed this book! It was very similar to Jane Austen's books. It wasn't something really young teens should read but I think it is appropriate for older teens. I love the cover!
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The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry (Juvenile Fiction)When Lucinda Chapdelaine was a small child, her parents left for the royal ball and never returned. Ever since, Lucinda has been stuck in perpetual servitude at her evil aunt's jewelry store. Then, on the very same day, a mysterious visitor and an even more bizarre piece of jewelry both enter the shop, setting in motion a string of twists and turns that will forever alter Lucinda's path. In this magical story filled with delightful surprises, Lucinda will dance at the royal ball, fall under the Amaranth Witch's spell, avenge her parents' death, and maybe - just maybe - capture the heart of a prince.
A really great fairytale. Kind of a Cinderella story. Similar to Gail Carson Levine's books. There was nothing really objectionable in it, just a little crude humor/boasting. Love this cover too!
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The Edge of the Sword by Rebecca Tingle (Juvenile Fiction)The eldest daughter of King Alfred, spirited Fl d is well educated and loves studying, almost as much as being with her mother and sisters or wandering the West Saxon countryside with her brother Edward. She understands that she is expected to marry, but the 15-year-old is dismayed to learn how soon this destiny must be fulfilled. Her betrothal to the much older Mercian King Ethelred curtails her independence beyond endurance. She resents her new round-the-clock bodyguard, Red, although she is curious about the slave collar and bracelets that the free man wears. When Fl d uses her considerable intelligence to evade Red's protection, the horrifying consequences change their relationship. Red becomes Fl d's tutor in weapons and warfare, training her as a battle leader, a role she will be forced to play before she becomes a bride.
Wonderful! It ended up being the perfect thing to read this week because my literature book for school, Beowulf, was quoted in it. It is appropriate for most readers but it would probably make most sense to 14 year olds and up.
Didn't really like this cover, she looks angry! (which she isn't)
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The Far Traveler by Rebecca Tingle (Juvenile Fiction)A scholarly girl with no interest in the riding, swordplay, or politics that absorb her widowed mother, Wyn is surprised to learn that her uncle, the West Saxon King Edward, has arranged her marriage to a much older earl in order to solidify a political alliance. Then her mother's unexpected death throws Mercia's future into a state of uncertainty. With King Wilfrid of Northumbria eager for an alliance with Mercia, Wyn's uncle insists that her marriage take place immediately or that she enter a convent. Knowing that either choice will mean the downfall of her country, Wyn decides instead to flee. Disguised as a boy, she passes herself off as a scop (itinerant bard) and adopts the name Widsith ("Far Traveler").
The sequel story to The Edge On the Sword. Just as great! Same rating as the other. This cover is cool!
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A Circle of Silver by Maxine Trottier (Juvenile Fiction)In 1760, thirteen-year-old John MacNeil, a skilled artist, leaves England and his beloved twin sister to join his father on a journey to the Canadian wilderness, where his role as official cartographer brings him often dangerous adventures, including an encounter with Pontiac, Chief of the Ottawas.
An easy read. It was similar to Gloria Whelan's Island series. Appropriate for all readers. All the items on the cover have significance in the book!
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Beowulf translated by Charles W. Kennedy (Literature)Beowulf is an Old English heroic epic poem of unknown authorship, dating as recorded in the Nowell Codex manuscript from between the 8th and the early 11th century, set in Denmark and Sweden. Commonly cited as one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature, Beowulf has been the subject of much scholarly study, theory, speculation, and discourse.
Certainly not something I would choose to read, but it was pretty interesting in it's own way.
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Still reading:
Tomboy Bride by Harriet Fisher Backus (Autobiography)I'm having fun reading this -it's just taking me a while to get through it.
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