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'The Forgotten Garden' by Kate Morton
Phew...that was a big read but I got there in the end and overall and enjoyable one. The tale takes place over 1913, 1975 and 2005 and each chapter goes between each and the different characters, Nell, Eliza and Cassandra. Nell being the main character and who the mystery unfolds around, abandoned overseas in Australia but not remembering much about how she arrived there apart from 'the Authoress'. Who is she and why does she remember her? In time she travels back to England/Cornwall to find out the truth about who her parents were and hopefully why she was sent away, and buys a cottage. After her death Cassandra, Nell's granddaughter discovers she has inherited Cliff Cottage, which is in the grounds of Blackhurst Manor (where lies the Forgotten Garden). Will this uncover the mystery of the past gone by and answer the intriguing questions of her grandmother's past? I cannot divulge....you will have to read it to find the answers.
The chapters intertwined with the mystery and characters. A little twist towards the latter part of the book I wasn't expecting, but added to the storyline. All in all I good read, but I found it a little too long.
4/5
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I too watched the Davis cup over the weekend...awesome games. Loved the doubles......not the Bryan Bros, but the Murray Bros...
Thought out Mr Andy have lost it though in his final game...what an athlete to dig deep and actually come out and win it. I was tired for him...so emotional at the end and such a relief for him and the team...bring on the semi finals...they have done so well to get there. Wonder if they will go back to Glasgow for it? -
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I fell in love with Omar because of his eyes in Doctor Zhivago.
Oh I know.....I used to wonder who my mum was on about this Omar guy. One of her favourites and then I say Dr Zhivago....he had those eyes to get lost in....so sad he has passed.
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Well done Jamie Murray and John Peers
Yip....come on the doubles. I sooooo hope they can pull out a win, they have played great matches and put out previous winners. Wonder if Andy will sneek in and watch his big brother.
Shame the womans final couldn't get to a 3 setter. Would have liked Serana have had to fight it out....she does annoy me.....! Garbine Muguruza did so well to break her in first couple of games. I was getting so fed up of Inverdale, McEnroe and Davenport commentating.....good god there was another girl actually on court playing you know...it was just all about Serana and her bloomin record attempts. Nearly put the telly on mute at one point.
Gutted Murray couldn't get a set off Fed yesterday, but when he is playing like that nobody has a chance...(maybe not even Djokovic tomorrow...!)
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I enjoyed the womens footie....made a nice change. They all did very well....was a bit gutted to see the England girls miss out on the final (yes a Scot saying that about England), they were so unlucky. Well done getting there though.
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I would like to see some new blood coming through, I think the best hope of putting Novak Djokovic out this year was Kevin Anderson and I have just seen the result for that one, of well there is next year.
I have found that everytime I want someone to get beaten it doesent happen might have to try some reverse phycology.
I so thought Novak was going out...wish they didn't have to stop last night...grrrr. Anderson so nearly managed it.
Didn't she do well?! Such a shame..
Serena was very sporting in her interview after too. Heather could go far in the future, I believe she is only 21?
I thought Serena was very sporting too in her interview saying how Heather should have won the game.
Heather did amazing didn't she...I was watching it on my own and yelling at the telly....if she had managed to get that 4th game in the last set I'm sure she had the beating of her. I'm sure her time will come further on down the line. She can only getting stronger.
I have been enjoying the men's tennis though, and as per usual Andy takes a tough route in one of the games. See how he gets on tomorrow....(well I hope !) I hope it is just a 3 setter...! I watched the end of the doubles with Jamie Murray last night and tonight...they have done so well too knocking it previous winners.
We had a bit of a blip with the coverage up here today though in Aberdeen (we have a Sky dish) and the signal went as we were having monsoon weather on and off all afternoon.
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I remember we had to read this at school. Always remember it being a bit doom and gloom at the time, but now appreciate what it was all about. I have seen it done as a play too which was very good.
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Still reading Broken Skin...haven't picked this up in a while. Also about half way through 'The Forgotten Garden' by Kate Morton....it is a big read though...why did I pick that one?
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Thoroughly enjoying The Nightingale (Kristin Hannah), halfway through now.
I've seen folk on Goodreads and Facebook have enjoyed this one Hayley.
So I said to myself only read one book at a time....lasted one day...! Have now started 'The Forgotten Garden' by Kate Morton...and it is a big read....600+ pages...(oh dear)..going to be good though.
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A bookie friend handed me a book over today... 'Secrets of the Lighthouse' by Santa Montefiore. Have there been any of you read this one....sure I mentioned it might be a good read, but can't remember where I saw it.
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I'm sure just the titles and authors would be fine Janet and if you liked or disliked...we don't mind...sometimes I don't know what to say in a review either.
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Finished 'Gold' by Chris Cleave....I enjoyed this sporty themed read.
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'Gold' by Chris Cleave
As a sporty minded person I enjoyed the Olympic theme to this book. It isn't really about sport as such but three like minded athletes trying to win their way to gold medals in cycling and the ultimate 'gold' at Olympics 2012 London. It doesn't center around the games as such but how their lives link up through a coach, Tom. Hard training and dedication being a way of life. Jack, Katie and Zoe work hard to get to their dream, however life gets in the way...friendships and relationships are pushed to the limit. Parenthood comes in to the scenario too and a sick child, Sophie and how they have to deal with a life threatening illness.
I did enjoy this read....loved the insight into the hard training and endurance these athletes put themselves through to reach 'gold'...it doesn't always come true and it must be heart breaking. Strong, likeable characters and Chris Cleave I feel researched it well from the athletes point of view and Sophie's illness.
I have read 'The Other Hand' by Chris Cleave but this is a totally different read..
4/5
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Only one of my most favourite books Diane, hope you love it too. She has a new book out later this year which I am waiting impatiently for!
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Hoorah....a book I have wanted to get a hold of as I've heard good things about it. Managed to get a RISI for .....
'The Language of Flowers' by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
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Reading 'Gold' by Chris Cleave one I got a few years back, meant to read it after the Olympics were on in London as that is a theme through it, re two women cyclists....enjoying so far.
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Just off to look out my next read.... 'Gold' by Chris Cleave
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With some birthday money I have ordered some books from Amazon..
Summertime - Vanessa LaFaye
The Lie - C.L Taylor
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The Nightingale - Kristin Hannah
Has anyone read any of these?
I'm sure somebody on one of the bookie forum thingies on Facebook had read Nightingale and said it was vg....
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Hoorah....finished 'Constance' by Rosie Thomas and this takes me in to double figures....10 books read this year...pathetic...
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'Constance' by Rosie Thomas
Another enjoyable Rosie Thomas read. Two sisters, Connie a 'foundling' adopted by Jeanette's family. One man, Bill, who Connie falls in love with but unfortunately she cannot have as he is Jeanette's fiancé. There is betrayal and Connie departs and makes a life for herself elsewhere in Bali. Years later Jeanette contacts her to tell her she is dying. Connie knows she has to return to put things right between them. The added extra story of Noah, the son and Roxana (from Bokhara, Uzbekistan) was intriguing too, wasn't quite sure what the outcome of that was going to be, but in the end Roxana is the one that helps Connie in a round about way. I especially enjoyed the part when Roxana takes Connie to the 'hammam' and Connie experiences an overwhelming sensation of release of pain, anger and grief which helps her come to terms with what has gone on in her life.
A sensitively written book bringing things together between the past, present and forgiveness. I enjoyed the descriptions and rituals of the Balinese culture and the way it helped Connie, Jeanette and Bill come to terms with the inevitable.
4/5
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Ok....I will attempt, in no particular order of preference....and these are but a few that I felt were worthy of putting on my list. No doubt there are a good few more titles and authors not listed here...eg Jodi Picoult, Maggie O'Farrell, Maeve Binchy, Kate Atkinson. The books listed are probably there because after reading they stayed in my mind/heart for a good while for one reason or another.
- To Kill A Mockingbird ~ Harper Lee
- Chocolate ~ Joanne Harris
- The Red Tent ~ Anita Diamant
- Still Alice ~ Lisa Genova
- Harry Potter series ~ J K Rowling
- The Midwife's Confession ~ Diane Chamberlain
- Tuesdays with Morrie ~ Mitch Albom
- Birdsong ~ Sebastian Faulks
- Emotional Geology ~ Linda Gillard
- The Shell Seekers ~ Rosamunde Pilcher
Your Book Activity - July 2015
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Finished 'The Forgotten Garden' by Kate Morton and going to start 'Instructions for a Heatwave' by Maggie O'Farrell