Today I'm wearing my new "book review" hat for the very first time. Let's see how well it fits. I hope my loyal followers won't mind this deviation from my normal card posts from time to time. Perhaps, I'll even include a card reflecting some aspect of the book.
Now that's a novel idea.
As the book begins Harry Richardson, The Captain, has just received his theology degree from Mercer College and is about to embark on a new chapter in his life, as a circuit preacher in the mountains of northern Georgia. The Captain really has no immediate thoughts of marrying, although his Aunt had told him that in his new position as a country minister a wife would certainly be an asset. And then, before boarding the train, Harry comes across a young lady who enlists his aid. Not only is she in trouble, but she's also in a wedding dress, trying to escape an unwanted arranged marriage.
Seeing Harry with Sarah at the train station, his friends reach the conclusion that there is an elopement in the works. They decide to buy tickets and surprise The Captain with a proper wedding aboard the train. Also on the train are a young reporter and photographer, ambitiously following what looks to be an interesting story, Reverend Peterson, one of Harry's college professors, and his wife on their way to Atlanta, several deputies searching for Sarah, as well as a man who looks like a hired gunman. Why is the man Sarah was supposed to marry going to such lengths to find her? Poor Sarah has no clue in what she has unwittingly become involved. But, as promised, Harry does his best to protect her from whatever danger is following her. A very eventful train ride ensues, with several twists and turns along the way, as this very enjoyable story unfolds.
This book has wonderfully developed, very likeable characters. Although occasionally it seemed a bit predictable, there was ample plot movement and various surprises to keep the reader turning the pages. Once finished, the first thing I did was check to see if there was a sequel available. And there is!
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Under the circumstances, I think a wedding card is in order:
For this card I used a velum flourish die cut, a Verve stamp, and
a doily embossing folder from which the center flower was fussycut in 2 layers and popped, sheer white ribbon bow, and glitter gem.
a doily embossing folder from which the center flower was fussycut in 2 layers and popped, sheer white ribbon bow, and glitter gem.
Card Challenges:
Aud Sentiments Challenge #169 - Anything Goes + a sentiment
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks 258-259 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #33 - Anything Goes
Beautiful wedding card and I enjoyed reading your post!!Thank you for sharing your art with us on Word Art Wednesday! Ginny M, DT
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, the vellum flourish is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge X
Fantastic CAS card...thank you for joining us at AUD SENTIMENTS CHALLEN GE
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