Tuesday is the day I throw out a few sentences and try to tempt you into reading one of the books I’m reading. This is sponsored by MizB at Should Be Reading.
The children had been carted over to their grandmother’s apartment for the evening, and so the only sound I heard when I came back inside was the whisper and slip of Anna Marie descending the stairs in her gown. I could see her frowning at the dust, until she realized I was watching her, and then she smiled sweetly and let me take her hand.
Those sentences are from A Separate Country by Robert Hicks. It is a superb example of historical fiction.
I’m using the same book to answer the question: It’s Tuesday, Where are you?
I’m in nineteenth century New Orleans after that terrible war. I’m with General Hood who was on the losing side. Now he’s trying to rebuild his life. He’s met and married a beautiful woman and they’re starting a family and a business.
Where is your reading taking you this week?
I like that teaser! I’ve been “frowning at the dust” around here, lately, so I know how she feels!
Wonderful teaser! I am adding this book to my TBR list.
My teaser: http://rundpinne.blogspot.com/2009/10/swiss-courier-teaser-tuesdays.html
I have this on my tbr pile and can’t wait to read it. She’s a better woman than me – I just ignore the dust.
I’ve heard a lot about this book. Weren’t you also reading “The Postmistress”, or did you finish? I’ll be interested in your thoughts!
Good teaser – I can say that that character would not want to be hanging out in my home office, as I am still trying to get the last of the drywall dust cleared up. Really, it’s like sand when you are at the beach – it will find its way everywhere…
Rascally dust! Here is mine
Hi Margot,
Sounds a little intriguing today. I’ll have to check this one out. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
Just Books
Looks like a good novel..
Teaser Tuesdays: Yes, My Darling Daughter by Margaret Leroy
interesting book from the sound of it. If you want to wander down my road I’m home.
Loving that teaser! Can’t wait for your review because I’ve been thinking of reading this just because i love that cover!
Very good teaser! I know that I hate dragging my gown through the dust.
I’ve got a football teaser today! And a giveaway!
Good teaser! The sentences really transport the reader.
My teaser is here:
http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com
Better dust on the staircase than dust on my books!
Good teaser. It sounds like she’s happy to see him.
I love this teaser. It’s very sweet.