Prudence Chatterley

This author is well known to many, "Practical Magic"  author, although I found the book darker than the shining movie.  To me, Alice  Hoffman always mystifies me. Not the fast, formula, what's hot NOW author.  After I read this author, my nerve endings are sparking, my brain and limited academic shine, are scrambling to know more, understand perspective, both from the surface story and the human messaging I am coming to understand her writing evokes. The Museum of Extraordinary Things!  What do I think about this story of hardship, poverty, child abuse, inequality, asshole rich pasty bloodsuckers......as you see, the coming of age, lovestory of two young people fighting to exist was struggling for position . I am very pleased the female characters are REAL & capable.  This author may Fantisize names, but human character , she nails 1911, referred to as " modern" set in a place that has seen tragedy upon tragedy. Those who were vict

" But he who dares not grasp the thorne Should Never crave the Rose"                                      Anne Bronte'                                       1820 Well, it is here once again.  Those who know me, expect dark, lovely, luring vampire music & images celebrating this eventless day.  Alas! I choose to celebrate love ❤️ of family & friends!  On both I am blest. The historical book club thing dissolved mainly do to death of my grandsons grandma.  Death & Birth are morality markers as one ages, as well, triggers unresolved issues.  Supporting the young man during his first such life event was what we both! needed that day. Therese Anne Fowler This was the chosen read for the historical fiction book club, and I enjoyed every page!   Zelda has been painted in ways, far removed from the REAL Zelda.  This author, Therese Anne Fowler & Zelda were meant to meet on paper to show the Real women, who played her part in  F. Scott&#