The Spice King (Hope and Glory, Bk 1)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Paperback
It has been ages since I last read an Elizabeth Camden book, and coming back to her writing with The Spice King was a treasure I didn't know I had been missing!
Washington DC was the perfect backdrop for this (unexpectedly) educational novel. Having been there once when I was a senior in high school, I was instantly reminded of the patriotism I felt for my country when I visited. I was also able to visualize several of the historical landmarks that would have been present in the early 1900s, and intrigued by the mentions of what would become future landmarks. It was also fascinating to imagine what the sights and sounds would have been like to a blind person (Annabelle's sister), and the author painted that landscape quite vividly.
From the very beginning, I knew that Gray Delacroix would be a hero that I would fall in love with. Just his name â swoon! He's tough on the outside, but a jewel on the inside. His love and protectiveness of his family knew no bounds. At first, I knew his newfound relationship with Annabelle moved rather swiftly, but I wasn't prepared for the turn it would take before I even made it halfway through! All I can say, fellow readers, is don't give up on them â plow ahead!
What I didn't expect from The Spice King was to read a historical lesson on the beginnings of food oversight for America, and how after much worldwide exploration, new foods were brought here for further study. The book also provided some history of the Good Housekeeping magazine, how they fought to bring truth to their readership, and in the author's note at the end, included some information on how the Good Housekeeping Seal came to be. In the end, I couldn't believe how much I had learned!
The next book in the series promises to be about Caroline's work in the White House, and I cannot wait to go back to Washington DC for another visit. 5 stars are well deserved for this first book in the Hope and Glory Series!
Washington DC was the perfect backdrop for this (unexpectedly) educational novel. Having been there once when I was a senior in high school, I was instantly reminded of the patriotism I felt for my country when I visited. I was also able to visualize several of the historical landmarks that would have been present in the early 1900s, and intrigued by the mentions of what would become future landmarks. It was also fascinating to imagine what the sights and sounds would have been like to a blind person (Annabelle's sister), and the author painted that landscape quite vividly.
From the very beginning, I knew that Gray Delacroix would be a hero that I would fall in love with. Just his name â swoon! He's tough on the outside, but a jewel on the inside. His love and protectiveness of his family knew no bounds. At first, I knew his newfound relationship with Annabelle moved rather swiftly, but I wasn't prepared for the turn it would take before I even made it halfway through! All I can say, fellow readers, is don't give up on them â plow ahead!
What I didn't expect from The Spice King was to read a historical lesson on the beginnings of food oversight for America, and how after much worldwide exploration, new foods were brought here for further study. The book also provided some history of the Good Housekeeping magazine, how they fought to bring truth to their readership, and in the author's note at the end, included some information on how the Good Housekeeping Seal came to be. In the end, I couldn't believe how much I had learned!
The next book in the series promises to be about Caroline's work in the White House, and I cannot wait to go back to Washington DC for another visit. 5 stars are well deserved for this first book in the Hope and Glory Series!
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