Jencey's Corner

Alyson Richman’s novel The Lost Wife attempts to answer the question.   The story is set against the late 1930s and World War II.     This is a story worth finding out more about.   Will he find her? Synopsis:   Lenka grows up in Prague during the early part of the twentieth century.   She attends the Academy of Art where she meets her friend Versuka.   One night Lenka is invited to Versuka’s house for dinner where she meets her soul mate her brother Josef.    Their romance blossoms as the Nazi invasion moves ever closer to Prague.   One night they marry but Josef has kept some important news about her family from.   Lenka marries without this knowledge that her family will be able to make it out of Prague.   Will she choose to go?    Will Lenka’s family be safe in Prague?   Did Josef make it safely to the United States?   My Thoughts: This novel is not one that I would choose t...

Captivating, mesmerizing, enchanting…   These are only a few words that describe Hemingway’s Girl by Erika Robuck, a historical fiction novel. Synopsis:   The heart of the story takes place during the depression in Key West, Florida. The year is 1935 and many people and families are struggling to survive.   Mariella Benton and her family are no exception to the struggle. She is a 19 year old half Cuban, half American young woman, growing up in Key West, Florida.   Hal Benton, her father has recently died.   Hal had earned a living as a fisherman and at the time of his death, there was very little savings for the family.   Eva Benton (her mother) has a strained relationship with Mariella.   Eva's grief over Hal's death leaves her in a state close to catatonia. Mariella now finds herself the sole supporter and caregiver of her mother and sisters.   A visit to the docks looking for work results in a chance meeting with Ernest Hemingwa...

Welcome to another weekend  mailbox report.  We have some fun giveaways coming in a couple of weeks.   Here is a little taste of what has made our mailbox this week. No Kidding by Romi Carrell Wittman Christmas At The Beach by Wendy Wax Our Virtual nightstand includes: Celeste is reading  Someone Like You.