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Wikipedia describes Stevenson as “a Scottish novelist of light romances”. Since I’m not a huge fan of romance novels, I felt the description failed to give a complete picture of the author’s work. Yes, it is lighter reading than Shakespeare. But the characters and story line are more complex than those found in your average Harlequin. Not only do the characters grow and develop, but the writing is beautiful.
Shoulder the Sky is the third book in a trilogy (but stood alone quite well) and takes pl ...more
Shoulder the Sky is the third book in a trilogy (but stood alone quite well) and takes pl ...more
This may be my favorite D.E. Stevenson yet — right up there with (the very different) Miss Buncle’s Book, The Two Mrs. Abbotts, Mrs. Tim Carries On, Fletcher’s End, and The House on the Cliff.
I liked Rhoda’s cameo in Bel Lamington so much that I was eager to learn more about her earlier life in “her” trilogy. Yet while I came for Rhoda, one of the things I like in Winter and Rough Weather is how many people’s stories we get to inhabit. This is as much Mamie’s book as Rhoda’s—plus Rhoda’s husban ...more
I liked Rhoda’s cameo in Bel Lamington so much that I was eager to learn more about her earlier life in “her” trilogy. Yet while I came for Rhoda, one of the things I like in Winter and Rough Weather is how many people’s stories we get to inhabit. This is as much Mamie’s book as Rhoda’s—plus Rhoda’s husban ...more
D.E. Stevenson's books don't always take you where you expect; they're usually more about life moving forward than about one big plot, climax and ending. Sometimes hints of trouble come to nothing. Other times plot turns come out of thin air.
Anyway, in this book it was nice to revisit James, Rhoda, Jock and Mamie and see how James and Rhoda make the transition from "will-they, won't-they" in the previous book to a committed, content and happily married couple. Provides background information for ...more
Anyway, in this book it was nice to revisit James, Rhoda, Jock and Mamie and see how James and Rhoda make the transition from "will-they, won't-they" in the previous book to a committed, content and happily married couple. Provides background information for ...more
3.5 stars. By far my favorite of the series.
This is a re-read for me but it is the first time I have read the series in order. I think this might be my favorite series by D. E. Stevenson. Every time I read this book, I want to book a trip to Scotland and visit the countryside. I'm glad that Dean Street books are re-publishing this series. Winter and Rough Weather is the same book as Shoulder the Sky.
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Oct 24, 2009
Katherine
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Jan 27, 2021
Katherine
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it was amazing
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Nov 06, 2020
Katherine
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it was amazing
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Jun 06, 2016
Brenda
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