Book Beginnings on Friday and The Friday 56 are weekly memes hosted by Rose City Reader and Freda's Voice.
Rules:
Book Beginnings: Share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires.
The Friday 56: Grab a book, turn to page 56 or 56% in you eReader. Find any sentence (not spoilery) and reflect on it if you want.
What I'm reading this week:
by Chalon Linton
Synopsis:
Nineteen-year-old
Lizzy and her young brother, Thomas, find themselves orphaned after a
tragic accident claims the lives of their parents. Their estranged Uncle
Cline arrives to claim his inheritance, and his roguish ways cast a
shadow over the manor. Both the family estate and guardianship of his
niece and nephew were left to him, and diabolical Uncle Cline is
determined to indulge in his newfound wealth and rid himself of his
charges. Desperate to save her brother from a dangerous life at sea, and
herself from being married off to a detestable old gentleman, Lizzy
knows there is only one choice left—they must run.
Lizzy and Thomas sneak away and find refuge in an abandoned cabin. There they remain hidden—until fate acquaints Lizzy with Mr. Barton, a charming gentleman who is immediately intrigued by the mysterious young woman. Concealing her identity, Lizzy is unaware that there is much more to this compassionate man than meets the eye. Through his kindness to herself and her brother, Lizzy begins to trust him. Soon Lizzy realizes Mr. Barton may be her best hope for a life in which she can live—and love—as she chooses . . .
Lizzy and Thomas sneak away and find refuge in an abandoned cabin. There they remain hidden—until fate acquaints Lizzy with Mr. Barton, a charming gentleman who is immediately intrigued by the mysterious young woman. Concealing her identity, Lizzy is unaware that there is much more to this compassionate man than meets the eye. Through his kindness to herself and her brother, Lizzy begins to trust him. Soon Lizzy realizes Mr. Barton may be her best hope for a life in which she can live—and love—as she chooses . . .
Book Beginning:
Elizabeth Stafford would not quit.
A persistent lady, I love her already!
The Friday 56:
"What about you, Miss Stafford? Are you anxious to be on your way, or will you perhaps miss Everly Manor?" He held his breath and waited for her answer.
"As I've told you, we can't remain," she replied quickly. Too quickly.
"Because of your fiancé?" Miss Stafford's profile turned to stone. Barton did not mean to cause her discomfort, but he had to know. "Is Mr. Simpkin your fiancé, Miss Stafford?"
What an inconvenient situation...
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