Suggestions for March's Book of the Month

LCW · Post by **LCW** » Sun January 18th, 2009, 7:25 pm

Serena by Ron Rash
This is an amazing book and one of my top five reads of last year.

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Mon January 19th, 2009, 2:21 pm

[quote=""Misfit""]Well since Andromeda didn't nominate it this time I'll do it,

Forever Amber Kathleen Winsor[/quote]

Such a lovely and unforgettable book!!!

Helen_Davis · Post by **Helen_Davis** » Mon January 19th, 2009, 6:24 pm

[quote=""diamondlil""]This has already been book of the month (for May 2007). Would you like this nomination to stand, or to choose another.[/quote]
choose another. Sister Teresa, by Barbara Mujica

annis · Post by **annis** » Mon January 19th, 2009, 6:57 pm

Has anyone else read Sarah Woodhouse's novel "Daughter of the Sea"? It's a great story, with romance, about a woman in the nineteenth century who fights to take over her father's merchant shipping business. She ends up in the Crimea and there is quite a large section of the book devoted to her experiences during the Crimean War. Sarah Woodhouse's earlier historicals are worth tracking down - beautifully written, with good characterization and period detail. They are romances, but by no means historical romances, if that makes sense! Think MM Kaye and Diana Norman.

Ash · Post by **Ash** » Mon January 19th, 2009, 9:25 pm

mmm, that does sound good.

There is a book I'd love to re-read and discuss, but can't remember the exact title - except the words Dona and Gracias. Its about a young Jewish woman in Florence, circa late 1400s who is in love with a non Jewish boy from a very wealthy family. A letter is sent to her to cease and desist. She writes back a letter that speaks volumes (based on a true story) She goes on to save her father's business and to run it when he dies. Anyone know the title? I'd nominate it if I can find it.

Nevermind, I found it:

http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Book-Grazi ... 0684848406

The Secret Book of Grazia de Rossi, by Jacqueline Park.

There is also a nonfiction account of her life, The Woman Who Defied Kings: The Life and Times of Dona Gracia Nasi - a Jewish Leader during the Renaissance by Andree Aelion Brooks

amyb · Post by **amyb** » Tue January 20th, 2009, 8:23 pm

I nominate Signora Da Vinci....FANTASTIC READ!!!!!!!!!!

diamondlil · Post by **diamondlil** » Fri January 23rd, 2009, 11:40 pm

[quote=""annis""]Has anyone else read Sarah Woodhouse's novel "Daughter of the Sea"? It's a great story, with romance, about a woman in the nineteenth century who fights to take over her father's merchant shipping business. She ends up in the Crimea and there is quite a large section of the book devoted to her experiences during the Crimean War. Sarah Woodhouse's earlier historicals are worth tracking down - beautifully written, with good characterization and period detail. They are romances, but by no means historical romances, if that makes sense! Think MM Kaye and Diana Norman.[/quote]

Annis, I couldn't find a description on Amazon, so I will be using yours. If you know where there is a synopsis can you please PM it to me and I will add it to the poll post.