by Elizabeth Goudge
My mother and I have read a number of Ms. Goudge's books. She is quite the author. You will not just skim through her books because every sentence has words in it that need to be and should be read. Her books often portray a geographical and historical place in time with color and activity which keeps ones attention throughout the entire reading of her story.
"The Child from the Sea" tells the story of Lucy Walter. You will fall in love with her as a young girl and follow her life until its final days. The back cover says it so much better.
" ...tells the rich, turbulent tale of Lucy Walter, secret wife of Charles ll, and mistress-despite-herself to a gallant and reckless Irish nobleman in exile. It is a story filled with the passions and adventure of an age of glory and squalor, nobility and depravity, courage and betrayal. It is a drama that ranges from an isolated castle in Wales, to the pomp and ceremony of London, to the glitter, intrigue and license of Paris."
Any book by Elizabeth Goudge is worth reading just because it is so well-written.
I do believe you will also find a cord of redemption and the finger of God woven into the characters she chooses to represent through her words. You will effortlessly learn some more history and geography, culture and religion, as you enjoy the characters and places in her story.
There is a $.50 mark on the outside of the book cover.
It is worth a whole lot more.
I am sure you can find some more of her books
at the local library.
I'll race you there.
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