Helpful Score: 1
I am very much a mood reader. My enjoyment of a particular type of story can depend so much on if my mood is suited to it. In the case of A Marriage in Middlebury, I was in the mood for something light and frothy, yet as fragrant as the teas that Charlotte serves in her tearoom, and Anita Higman definitely delivers.
Charlotte Rose Hills tearoom is at the heart of Middlebury. Her gift of blending teas for specific people as well as making them feel at home in her establishment set the tone of the novel, really contributing to the small-town charm of Middlebury.
I really enjoyed the cast of characters in the story. Some were quirky, some were sweet and they all had a story to tell. These characters were flawed but remained endearing. I usually dont care for novels with lots of secondary characters, but their sub-plots became more engrossing to me than even Charlottes story perhaps because I secretly believed there would be a happily-ever-after for her, and I wasnt disappointed!
Though this didnt replace Winter in Full Bloom as my favorite Higman novel, it was a delightfully fun read. I recommend for readers looking for a happily-ever-after featuring a cast of varied and quirky characters.
Charlotte Rose Hills tearoom is at the heart of Middlebury. Her gift of blending teas for specific people as well as making them feel at home in her establishment set the tone of the novel, really contributing to the small-town charm of Middlebury.
I really enjoyed the cast of characters in the story. Some were quirky, some were sweet and they all had a story to tell. These characters were flawed but remained endearing. I usually dont care for novels with lots of secondary characters, but their sub-plots became more engrossing to me than even Charlottes story perhaps because I secretly believed there would be a happily-ever-after for her, and I wasnt disappointed!
Though this didnt replace Winter in Full Bloom as my favorite Higman novel, it was a delightfully fun read. I recommend for readers looking for a happily-ever-after featuring a cast of varied and quirky characters.
