Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence of the book you’re reading. The Friday 56 – As many of you know Freda over at Freda’s Voice hosted The Friday56 for many years. Since Freda is no longer blogging The Friday 56 is now hosted by, Anne over at My Head Is Full of Books. So grab a book, turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader, and share a non-spoiler sentence or two. First Line Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Reading is My Superpower that asks you to share the first sentence of the book you’re reading. Book Blogger Hop asks a question of general interest or discussion hosted by Coffee Addicted Writer
My book for today is The Head Teacher by H.M. Lynn
Publication Date: August 15, 2024
St Ann’s is a strict environment, and after one year in the coveted position of head teacher, I know I can’t put a foot wrong.
Some don’t think I deserve this. Others are desperate for the job themselves.
And one of those people wants to bring me down.
Whoever this person is, they know things about me. Secrets I’ve barely told anybody.
And I’m scared what they might uncover if they delve a little deeper.
And what they might do to me – and my family – if I don’t get to them first…
First Sentence:
Prologue
When the curtains catch alight, it’s instant. The flames engulf the fabric. They rise towards the ceiling before spreading out sideways and meeting in the center of the window. It’s a perfectly framed border of flames and, for a split second, I pray that the fire is going to stay there; contained and controlled enough for me to get out of the house and call the emergency services.
Page 56
For a moment, I think she’s going to tell me she lied. That she told Katie about the abortion, and that’s how Sasha’s school found out. But when I look up, I find there’s a small glint in her eyes. She doesn’t need to say another word. I know her.
Today’s Question Is: – Can you suggest a book that you think is inspiring and that examines concepts like freedom, liberty, or individual independence? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)
A: Wow, I really had to think about this one, which I am sure quite a few of us did. But when it came right down to suggesting one, I couldn’t think of anything.
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