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Casting Stones - Prelude
by
G.M. Barlean (Goodreads Author)
William and his son, James Raven, try to figure out how to carry on without their beloved wife and mother. A neighbor - and a man William Raven considers a horses ass - comes up with a solution.
"Hire my daughter, Esther."
James Raven can't stand the Esther, but his father, William, hires her none the less.
Esther? She needs the job, but intends to save their souls and marr...more
"Hire my daughter, Esther."
James Raven can't stand the Esther, but his father, William, hires her none the less.
Esther? She needs the job, but intends to save their souls and marr...more
Kindle Edition, 1, 17 pages
Published
January 22nd 2012
by Less Traveled Roads Publishing
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The description is what pulled me into reading this prelude, and it hooked me in enough to read the next book. In this story, we're introduced to James Raven and Esther. Her father sent her over to William (James' father) and James' home to cook and clean. Esther's father is sure that James will one day be her husband, and Esther is sure of this, too. But will James follow the path set out for him or choose his own way?
Like I said, this story pulled me in. The characters felt real to me, which I...more
Like I said, this story pulled me in. The characters felt real to me, which I...more
This was a sad situation yet in one aspect delightful as well.
It is sad that some are raised where cruelty abounds.
Some take pieces of the bible to fit their own interpretation then say it is the Lord's will.
Others try to live as the Lord truly wills.
In both cases this is well-written and clean enough I would let a young Adult read it as well as adults.
I would also recommend this trilogy to book clubs. There are a lot of good discussion questions to be raised.
It is sad that some are raised where cruelty abounds.
Some take pieces of the bible to fit their own interpretation then say it is the Lord's will.
Others try to live as the Lord truly wills.
In both cases this is well-written and clean enough I would let a young Adult read it as well as adults.
I would also recommend this trilogy to book clubs. There are a lot of good discussion questions to be raised.
This prelude to the complete novel 'Casting Stones' is definitely a drawing point. You're pulled into the lives of the characters from the very first page. I was really upset when it drew to a close. Couldn't wait to dig into the full novel just to see what would happen next. This is a great short read and a must read before the complete book.
I really liked this short story leading up to the main book. This is a quick read that sets the stage, so to say, for Casting Stones.
You can't always get what you want.
Short intro to the book by the same name.
William's wife/James' mother dies. James has someone in mind to court. Esther has someone in mind to court her. Things don't always turn out like we want.
Short intro to the book by the same name.
William's wife/James' mother dies. James has someone in mind to court. Esther has someone in mind to court her. Things don't always turn out like we want.
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My life is full, my friends are many. I write, I read and I read about writing. When I'm not doing that, I'm quite probably cooking.
I have a wonderful husband, two grown children busy living their own lives, a silver Schnauzer and a shedding white cat.
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