Each Tuesday, Vicki, from I’d Rather Be At The Beach hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where readers post the opening paragraph(s) of a book that they are reading or plan to read.
The Dearly Beloved; Cara Wall
Simon & Schuster - 2019
PROLOGUE
"On the day Charles Barrett died, James MacNally closed the door to his study, sat down in his chair, and laid his head on the thick edge of his desk so he could weep. His wife, Nan, did not knock to be let in, though his rough, heavy sobs hit her like stones. She knew Jame's own death would wring the same sounds from her, if he went first and her adrift in the world, unmoored."
I'm really enjoy this one and so happy that Kathy @ BermudaOnion's Blog raved about it. What do you think?
I think I'd like this book - want to know more!
ReplyDeleteI would have liked to read more but sadly its just archived on Netgalley
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful start to a book.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think there was much there so one paragraph was enough.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read this book. Glad you're enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteI've got this one on my Kindle and plan to read it at some point. Glad to hear that it's working well for you so far, Diane.
ReplyDeleteSounds good, such a sad beginning always makes me wonder what happened...
ReplyDeleteHere's my Tuesday post.
What emotionally captivating lines! Now I want to enter the world of these characters. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “THE NANNY”
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really good book. I'll have to add it to my list.
ReplyDeleteI read this one and really enjoyed it! The book is more about friendship than religion for those people worried about it having two ministers in it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for clarifying that Susan.
DeleteDefinitely an emotional start.
ReplyDeleteHappy for you that you liked it.
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ReplyDeleteI'd like to read this book, equipped with a box of tissues. Thanks for sharing the intro, Diane. :)
DeleteOh, yes. This sounds very appealing to me!
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