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 Old Girls’ Chateau Escape by Kate Galley
Publication Date: January 29, 2025
When, at the age of 71, Gina Knight’s husband of four decades left her unexpectedly, she thought her life over. Until she met Dorothy Reed – a woman so full of the joie de vivre you’d think she was 21, not nearly 90. Gina would do anything for Dorothy. So when Dorothy suggests she take on the role of companion for one of Dorothy’s old friends, Gina sees no reason to say no.
Meredith Harper is a successful writer, living in Provence, and needs help looking after her husband, whose health is deteriorating. But when Gina arrives at the grand chateau, it becomes clear that Dorothy has not given Gina the full story. Because Meredith is also writing her memoirs, and Dorothy wants to know the contents before anyone else. So much so, she’s sent Gina to spy.
But what secrets is Meredith keeping? And will Gina be able to find out the truth before her cover’s blown?
First Sentence:
Dorothy let her eyes scan the wanted advertisement for a second time before she clicked her mouse to exit the page. She sat back in her late husband’s chair, her fingers resting on his walnut desk as she looked out of the window down the stretch of garden to the boathouse.
Page 56
I could see that Adele’s door was wide open, so she must be around. My plan of knocking on her door and asking questions had vanished on the short walk from my villa. How on earth would I word it? I did realize that none of this really had anything to do with me, but I still wanted to talk to her, to find out if I should be preparing the Harpers for something big. I felt responsible for them. I was supposed to be their companion, after all.
Today’s Question Is: – Are there any winter or holiday-themed novels you eagerly anticipate reading every December, either as a tradition or to get in the Christmas spirit? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)
A: That would be A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz. I have loved reading this to my kids and my grandkids. The movie is a favorite at Christmas time too.
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