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Elizabeth Brink's avatar

This is lovely! A new-to-me author and novel but right in my favorite niche of Brit lit. It sounds like it has a flavor of Adam Bede by George Eliot too. Thank you Melody!

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Melody Schwarting's avatar

Thank you, Elizabeth! I haven't read Adam Bede yet, but I kept thinking of Eliot's love for rural England as I read. Hoping Skrine gets rediscovered soon so it's easier to find her books!

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Elizabeth Brink's avatar

You’re welcome! Yes absolutely on Eliot’s love for rural England. I hope she does too! We seem to be in a great age for re-publishing little known classics. 🤞🏻

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Gary Cantwell's avatar

Thanks for this thoughtful reflection. I especially appreciated her reflections on the person of Jesus. Our world today has a deep need for people to exercise their gifts of comfort and healing!

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Melody Schwarting's avatar

Yes! Thank you.

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