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Till We Have Faces – a story of love
There was a time I might have disliked this book. Years ago, two things could easily ruin a story for me: harsh protagonists and untidy endings. Till We Have Faces is guilty of both. I think I would not have liked it those years ago, so why do I wish I had read it then? … Continue reading
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Sherlock Holmes: "The Musgrave Ritual" (review)
Ah… the Musgrave Ritual. While it does not come immediately to mind when I think of favorite Sherlock Holmes stories, nonetheless it is one of those I always enjoy. An old college acquaintance, Reginald Musgrave, asks Holmes to help him solve the mystery of his missing butler. Holmes’s career is still in its earliest stages,… Continue reading
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Embracing routine in 2017
On a recent post, “Dreams & Goals for 2017,” I talked about wanting to find a daily schedule to help me reduce stress levels, as well as balance my time between work and personal pursuits. A commenter, Mari, expressed interest in hearing about my schedule if I found one that works. It’s been two weeks,… Continue reading
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Sherlock Holmes: "The Musgrave Ritual"
Week 2: “The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual” Our second week features another story from Holmes’s past! Comment below with your thoughts on the story, or share a link to your blog/vlog review. If you have any issues with the linky widget, please let me know. I switched over to a different widget hoster that… Continue reading
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Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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