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Book ReviewsThe Spirit of Covington (Ladies of Covington (Large Print)) |
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Book: The Spirit of Covington (Ladies of Covington (Large Print))
Written by: Joan A. Medlicott |
Publisher: Center Point Large Print
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5
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The Sprit of Covington
Rating:
5 / 5
Medlicott has a 'winner' in this series of "Covington" books. I highly recommend this book and the rest in the series. Can't wait for #6. "The Spirit of Covington" (#5 in the series)didn't have as many 'twists and turns' as the previous 4 books, but has an excellent "set up" for the next in the series (due out Fall 2005). The writing is so descriptive that I felt like I could drive to Covington, NC and know everyone and every place there. Great character development. Good blend of cultural expectations of the 40s and present day "life" issues.
gentle Southern breeze
Rating:
4 / 5
The fire destroys the converted farmhouse that the three sixty something ladies Grace, Amelia, and Hannah, and one adult daughter Laura call home. The elderly trio lost personal items that cannot be replaced, but the threesome are troopers and makes plans for a new house with more bathrooms.
Meanwhile Amelia and Grace move in with Bob in his condominium, while Hannah and her daughter Laura moves to another family-owned home. The fire brings back bad memories for Amelia who relives the death of her young daughter and the accident that killed her husband and left her scarred. The building begins, but though hopes for the future are raised, other events shake the tight friendships. Laura plans to marry but also leans towards an abortion that upsets her mother. Amelia returns to photography. Bob asks Grace to marry him. Who will move into the new home when its finished becomes questionable.
The fourth Covington tale is gentle Southern breeze of a story that requires a mint julep, a porch, and a warm fall day. The story line brings out the personalities of the prime four females and several support players, but clearly lacks any extensive action. Fans of a cozy character study will want to visit Covington for this novel and its previous three books.
Harriet Klausner
Warm and wonderful
Rating:
5 / 5
I wanted to devour this book as if it were a fine meal served at one of the best restaurants in town! Warm and wonderful, like Kidd's "Secret Life of Bees," and well-written and moving, like McCrae's "Bark of the Dogwood" this inspiring and heart-felt book will leave you wanting more. A highly recommended and compelling tale.
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