Scripture and a Snapshot - God is Light

This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

~I John 1:5-9~

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Scripture and a Snapshot - Repent

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you - even Jesus. Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.

~Acts 3:19-21~

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Wordless Wednesday - Backyard Bamboo

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What I'm Reading - March 8, 2021

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This weekly reading list meme is hosted at Book Date. Join in to see what others are reading and maybe get some ideas of what to read next! Although the Book Date link-up happens weekly, I don't manage to post that often. I aim to post and link about once a month, although I sometimes link up my monthly summary as well. 

I finished reading . . . 

The Purple Nightgown by A.D. Lawrence - Desperate for relief from her migraines, heiress Stella Burke checks into a health clinic that promotes fasting as a cure. Her friend and chauffeur suspects something isn't right about the clinic but will he be able to reach Stella before it's too late? (Read my full review HERE)

The Lady in Residence by Allison Pittman - A modern day tour guide and history enthusiast teams up with the descendent of a detective to find out more about an enigmatic figure from the past. Dini's story alternates with the journal of the long-dead Hedda Krause. (Read my full review HERE)

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare - finally got a review posted for this play we read in the Literature class I teach. (Read my full review HERE)

I'm currently reading . . .

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen - Literature class will finish this up this week. The classic story of sisters Elinor and Marianne - one carefully governing all her emotions and the other passionate and dramatic about all she feels.

The Sly Governess by Everly Rosabell - A young lady takes a post as governess after her family fortunes take a downturn, and rumours abound that her employer's household is involved in piracy.

Next on the stack... 

Patrick by Jessica Dunn

Patrick: Son of Ireland by Stephen R Lawhead

Far From the Madding Crowd - Thomas Hardy

Heart of a Runaway Girl - Trevor Wiltzen

 

What I'm Highlighting . . . Along with a few blogging friends, I'm participating in an Online Book Club that is a little different. Instead of all reading the same title, we'll be reading books that have a theme in common. That way readers of all ages, homeschoolers or not, can participate. Our theme for March is St. Patrick. Stop by HS Coffee Break to find out more.

On my blogs recently . . . 

Besides the reviews, here on Just A Second you'll find:

Scripture and a Snapshot posts

Wordless Wednesday posts

Share Four Somethings - February 2021

Monthly Bookshelf Review - February 2021

Write 28 Days - Argument

And on my "first cup blog", HS Coffee Break:

Five Minute Friday - Green

Energized - For Life and For Homeschooling

Online Book Club: Wrapping Up February - An Emphasis on Love

Five Minute Friday - Enable

Happy Purim!

January and February Photo Album

Write 28 Days - Serendipity

Five Minute Friday - Observant

Developing Study Habits

Write 28 Days - Creativity

Five Minute Friday - Once

Illuminating Literature: Characters in Crisis

Exasperated - Homeschooling the Subjects that Frustrate You and Your Student

What are you reading?

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Recent Reads - The Purple Nightgown

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The Purple Nightgown by A.D. Lawrence - Heiress Stella Burke has suffered for several years from debilitating migraines, and is willing to try almost anything in hopes of finding relief. She hopes that with improved health she will be able to find ways to be involved in the business her late father built and to improve the lives of the less fortunate around her. Her guardian, Uncle Weston, has little interest in her business ideas, and seems focused on getting her married off to one of the wealthy young suitors he keeps bringing home. The trouble is that none of them are interested in Stella's ideas either.

Her chauffer and childhood friend, Henry Clayton, is interested though. Henry and Stella have a sweet and loyal friendship, despite their differences in social station, and Henry respects and cares for Stella like no one else. He loves her but knows that her uncle would not allow them to marry - even if Stella returned his love. Does she?

In her quest for relief from her headaches, Stella begins reading a book about fasting as a cure for various ailments, and decides she will visit the author's clinic. Henry is sure something is wrong with Linda Hazzard's ideas, and has a very bad feeling about the spa once Stella insists on visiting. Stella breaks her promise to listen to Henry's opinion and checks into the spa, but soon wonders if she's made a mistake. She meets other patients who are dangerously thin and weak, and as she is subjected to strict fasting and painful 'massage therapy' she regrets her headstrong decision and tries to contact Henry to come get her. Is he angry and ignoring her, or are her messages even getting to him? Stella must get away from the place nicknamed Starvation Heights, but how can she escape when she is so weak and her caregivers are really her captors?

Henry's kindness, loyalty, and patience with Stella are heartwarming; and it's easy to sympathize with Stella's desperate willingness to try anything to stop the agony of her headaches. There's the suspense of the relationship between Henry and Stella, wondering if she'll realize her love for him before it's too late; as well as the suspense of his race to rescue her once he understands the seriousness of her situation. The story is well-paced, and very well-written.

It's hard to believe that someone like Linda Hazzard was able to get away with the abuses of her fasting regimen, and chilling to realize that this part of the tale is true. Linda Hazzard was very real, and her quack starvation therapy claimed quite a few victims - while she claimed their wealth. 

If you like historical mysteries or suspense with happy endings, this series is highly recommended.

From the publisher:

Step into True Colors -- a series of Historical Stories of Romance and True American Crime

Marvel at true but forgotten history when patients check into Linda Hazzard's Washington state spa in 1912 and soon become victims of her twisted greed.

Heiress Stella Burke is plagued by insincere suitors and nonstop headaches. Exhausting all other medical aides for her migraines, Stella reads Fasting for the Cure of Disease by Linda Hazzard and determines to go to the spa the author runs. Stella's chauffer and long-time friend, Henry Clayton, is reluctant to leave her at the spa. Something doesn't feel right to him, still Stella submits herself into Linda Hazzard's care. Stella soon learns the spa has a dark side and Linda a mean streak. But when Stella has had enough, all ways to leave are suddenly blocked. Will Stella become a walking skeleton like many of the other patients or succumb to a worse fate?

Visit Barbour Publishing for more info on where to buy.

I received a digital ARC of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a review.

#ThePurpleNightgown #NetGalley

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Scripture and a Snapshot - The Rock Eternal

You will keep in perfect peace

those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you.

Trust in the LORD forever,

for the LORD himself, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.

~Isaiah 26:3-4~

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Wordless Wednesday - Coffee and Cookies

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