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Leya Delray is the internationally bestselling author of the biographical novel "Where Daffodils Bloom."

As a historical reenactor for almost 20 years, she has spent countless hours bringing history to life. With a passion for research and the heart of a storyteller, she loves giving her readers the chance to experience not only a rousing story, but the feeling that they have truly stepped into another era.

Delray lives with her husband in a cabin originally built in the 1840's, where she has a beautiful view of the Appalachian foothills, and a yard full of daffodils in the spring. She loves chocolate, hot tea, old books, and long walks in the sunshine.

"Where Daffodils Bloom", her debut novel, was recognized as as an honorable mention in the
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Andrew Murray by Andrew Murray
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Excellent little book on what can sometimes be a challenging part of the Christian life. How to wait well, why waiting is important, and why we can do it with courage and faith.
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The Prayer Life [Annotated, Updated] by Andrew Murray
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An excellent little book that really digs into the problem of a stunted Christian prayer life. Why it's such a tragedy, what causes it, and what to do about it. Not too long, easy to read, but full of wisdom. Highly recommend! ...more
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
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I've decided to read some of Agatha Christie's earliest novels, both for the sake of seeing her develop as a writer, and because I want to read a biographical fiction book based on her (The Mystery of Mrs. Christie), but I want the background of her ...more
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At Bertram's Hotel by Agatha Christie
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I love Miss Marple. And the setting of this story was particularly fun too, I thought. Loved the old hotel that was trying to preserve the Edwardian atmosphere in the 60s or 70s. Made me want to go visit. Haha. And as usual, the mystery kept me guess ...more
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Within These Gilded Halls by Abigail Wilson
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It was ok. Honestly I was kind of disappointed because I usually LOVE anything by Abigail Wilson, but for some reason this one didn't seem to live up to her other books. I don't know if her publisher is pushing her to write too fast or if she got a n ...more
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Abide in Christ by Andrew Murray
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I've just recently been introduced to this author, and what a wealth of spiritual encouragement and exhortation he has to offer! I actually got a book that has a bunch of his smaller books under one cover, but I'm going to review them individually. T ...more
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4 by Agatha Christie
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Another winner from Agatha Christie! Miss Marple is such a delightful character. Who doesn't love a genius old lady who charmingly and quietly solves murders that stump everybody else? As is usually the case, I had NO idea who the killer was until it ...more
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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Where the Crawdads Sing
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I think some books become popular because of their uniqueness. And this was one of them. Personally, I was torn on how to rate it. On the one hand, a lot of it earned 4 stars for me. It is a lush, unique, provocative tale, (though a bit far fetched) ...more
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Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody
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“Editing. It’s like dieting; except a lot more violent.”
Leya Delray

“It's rarely the sensible people who make a mark on this world.”
Leya Delray, Where Daffodils Bloom

“Happiness doesn't come from being the one in control. It comes from trusting the One who is.”
Leya Delray, Where Daffodils Bloom

“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”
Mark Twain

“Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it.”
Edmund Burke

“The possibility of evil exists from the moment that a creature is made that can love and do good because it chooses and not because it is unable to do anything else. The actuality of evil exists from the moment that that choice is exercised in the wrong direction.”
Dorothy Sayers

“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”
Ernest Hemingway

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
Benjamin Franklin




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