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Sons and Daughters #2
The Wallflower
Persy would rather spend time cooking than courting, though she secretly longs for a more sophisticated lifestyle. For her 20th birthday, her grandmother sends her to New York for her cousin's debut. Though dazzled, Persy can't ignore the arrogance of high society. Just as she's about to give up and go home, Persy gets another present--true love.
263 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 1995
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About the author
Linda Francis Lee
40 books484 followersLinda Francis Lee is a native Texan now calling New York City home. Linda's writing career began when her article "There Is No Finish Line" was published in her university's quarterly magazine. But she got sidetracked from writing when she started teaching probability and statistics. Later she found her way back to writing, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution called her breakout novel, Blue Waltz, "absolutely stunning."
Now Linda is the author of nineteen books that are published in sixteen countries around the world, in languages as diverse as Japanese and Russian. Two of her most recent novels are in development for feature films, and she is in the process of co-developing a television series set in her beloved Texas. Lee's next novel, her twentieth, is a large work of fiction about the redemption of a man, and will be released in 2011.
When Linda isn't writing, she loves to run in Central Park and spend time with her husband, family, and friends.
Now Linda is the author of nineteen books that are published in sixteen countries around the world, in languages as diverse as Japanese and Russian. Two of her most recent novels are in development for feature films, and she is in the process of co-developing a television series set in her beloved Texas. Lee's next novel, her twentieth, is a large work of fiction about the redemption of a man, and will be released in 2011.
When Linda isn't writing, she loves to run in Central Park and spend time with her husband, family, and friends.
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September 6, 2010
What happens when you are obsessed with Greek mythology? You name your children and grandchildren after the them. Hercules, Cupid, Atlas, Atlanta, Venus, and Persephone all get a character-building task for their 20th birthday, to be completed in 1 year. The task? Something that is SO far from what each one could possibly imagine. The result? The each realize they weren't named after these gods for no reason.
This is 2nd of 6 in the Sons and Daughter series. If you can find all the books in this series it is fantastic. A very unique idea for the plot.
This is 2nd of 6 in the Sons and Daughter series. If you can find all the books in this series it is fantastic. A very unique idea for the plot.
December 28, 2019
I liked Persy (Persephone) and Jake in this second book of the Sons and Daughters series. I felt the author stretched beyond belief the abilities of any cook to walk into a situation cold and produce meals for 150 people in little time and with few resources. But, it was a sweet story and worth a 3 star rating.
June 5, 2019
This is a frothy story - with lots of heart. The chemistry between Persephone "Persy" Daltry and Jake Devlin, the "Prince of Prince Street," was interesting and believable.
As with the other siblings in this series (SONS AND DAUGHTERS), Persy receives her `labor' on her 20th birthday. While cooking family meals (3/day, for years), Persy has lived a secret life in books. Her grandmother sent Persy to New York City to live her secret dream.
I had a hard time of this; Persy was sent to do something she wanted to do. This was not in accordance with the idea of a `labor,' as outlined in the other books. It isn't until the end of the tale that the labor becomes apparent; by then I'd fretted over the "mistake" for some time.
That is just one of the problems I had with the illogical nature of some of the components of the story. Another involved the cooking Persy did at the saloon/restaurant. How could a new cook walk into a kitchen and whip up a meal, unaided, at an unfamiliar workspace/stove?
And, of course, she completed the meal for 150 persons on time! There were other amazing feats, but you get the idea.
Linda Francis Lee started the story at a snail's pace; it took forever to get interesting. However, when it took off - it zipped along.
For a fast, easy read, this is a pleasant story. Of the 3 I've read so far, however, it is the weakest.
As with the other siblings in this series (SONS AND DAUGHTERS), Persy receives her `labor' on her 20th birthday. While cooking family meals (3/day, for years), Persy has lived a secret life in books. Her grandmother sent Persy to New York City to live her secret dream.
I had a hard time of this; Persy was sent to do something she wanted to do. This was not in accordance with the idea of a `labor,' as outlined in the other books. It isn't until the end of the tale that the labor becomes apparent; by then I'd fretted over the "mistake" for some time.
That is just one of the problems I had with the illogical nature of some of the components of the story. Another involved the cooking Persy did at the saloon/restaurant. How could a new cook walk into a kitchen and whip up a meal, unaided, at an unfamiliar workspace/stove?
And, of course, she completed the meal for 150 persons on time! There were other amazing feats, but you get the idea.
Linda Francis Lee started the story at a snail's pace; it took forever to get interesting. However, when it took off - it zipped along.
For a fast, easy read, this is a pleasant story. Of the 3 I've read so far, however, it is the weakest.
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