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Restoring Grace
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Grace Soudley’s life is coming apart at the seams. Recently divorced, she is still living in the beautiful yet crumbling old house her godmother left her, but unless she can find a fortune, the house will disintegrate around her.
Artist Ellie Summers’ life is unraveling too. She’s pregnant, but her boyfriend is less than enthusiastic about parenthood, and her parents are not exactly inviting her to move back home. She has to come up with a new plan. Fast.
Ellie needs a place to stay; Grace needs a lodger. Each of them needs a friend, and together they begin the work of fixing up the house. But then an unexpected and disconcertingly handsome man arrives on the scene, apparently determined to help. And when Grace discovers some beautiful and potentially valuable paintings hidden behind the tattered dining-room curtains, the whole business of restoration starts to get serious....
This fresh, funny romance from bestselling novelist Katie Fforde offers charm, wit, and restorative new beginnings for all.
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Friends are the family you choose.......2007-09-12
I have to say that I really liked this book. I found Grace to be a fragile person, but by the end of the book she had become strong and able to stand on her own two feet. She was able to do this with the help of Ellie and her sexy new boyfriend, Flynn. Ellie herself seems to be a strong independent sort. She can sometimes come across as being into other people's business, but not overly so that the reader would not find her likeable. This is exactly the type of friend that Grace needs as she struggles to keep up an old house that was left to her as an inheritance. Add to this combination Grace's ex-stepdaugher, a teenage girl who is in her final year of what we would call high school in America, and you have an instant family.
A very heart warming story of how your friends become the family you choose, Restoring Grace is definitely as the title states. Grace's family and those she has surrounded herself with in the past have never really been that supportive of her to include her greedy brother and sister. With Grace's new additions to her inner circle she finds the strength and support that she always deserves. Ellie also comes out with a happy ending, but isnt that how Katie Fforde's books turn out anyway. This is why I like reading her works so much because they leave the read with a warm cozy feeling in the end.
silly, silly, silly.......2007-04-05
This is the first Fforde book and the last I will read. It was not only silly and predictable, but sexist. The characters were cartoonish and none likable. I see where Fforde has written 10 books. Oh my! This one will be returned directly to my public library.
I love Katie Fforde's books.......2007-04-04
But found this one hard going. Still, it is pretty cute...as are all her books.
Lovely.......2007-01-06
Reading Katie Fforde is always a treat, and this latest in her collection of divinely written Brit Lit fluff is no exception.
Restoring Grace tells the story of two young women who meet by chance. Grace, recently divorced from her much older somewhat Svengali-like husband Charles, is barely surviving in the gorgeous but rundown historic mansion he left her. Artist Ellie, a much more resourceful person, NEEDS all those resources, as she has found herself pregnant and her drop-dead gorgeous but completely useless boyfriend does not want the baby.
Ellie, determined to keep the child no matter what the cost, leaves the boyfriend, and then the story really begins: Through a series of improbable but delightful happenings, Ellie winds up living with Grace, whom she's only just met.
Throw into the mix a gorgeous Irishman who bothers Grace in a beguiling way, a no-nonsense and rather uppity male art restorer, a desperate college girl who begs to live with Grace and Ellie (having been Grace's one-time step-daughter) and the discovery of two panels of art that may be worth millions, and you have a fun, lively story well worth reading.
Another hit from Fforde!
Review by Tammy for Fallen Angel Reviews.......2006-07-04
Grace Soudley loves the old house she inherited from her aunt and godmother, even if it is crumbling down around her and without furniture. She is recently divorced and in desperate need of funds to repair her old home. Grace is nervously awaiting her first wine tasting since her divorce, when Ellie Summers knocks on her door to sell her a painting. Thinking that the young woman's paintings are beautiful, and to forget her nervousness, Grace invites Ellie in for a tour of her house and some tea. Grace soon learns that Ellie is pregnant, and her boyfriend is not happy about it.
Grace and Ellie soon become friends, and when Grace learns the Ellie needs a place to stay, the two decide the best action would be for Ellie to rent out a room from Grace. These two friends get along great together and are trying to find a way to earn enough money for Grace to repair her home, when Grace stumbles over some old paintings that Ellie thinks might be valuable enough to pay for any repairs Grace's old home may need.
Restoring Grace is a charming tale of love, laughter, and friendships. This book has an easy flow to it with its lighthearted storyline and lenient characters. I loved watching the transformation and growth of each of these characters throughout the story. Restoring Grace will ease its way into your heart with its humor, honesty, and charm, while also displaying the complexity of relationships. Katie Fforde has created a fascinating story that will enchant everyone who reads it.
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When we're offended, certain external and internal forces urge us to hang onto our anger, resentment, and fear. Yet, gripping these negative responses becomes a hang-up more troublesome than the original wrong ever was. Forgiveness, a human collaboration with grace, sets the offended on a path away from spiritual slavery and toward divine victory. A delicate, hardly perceptible peace wells up within in the soul of those who forgive. The divine spark within that person becomes even more incandescent and inflamed as love shoots through their being. They savor a delight beyond exaggeration, description, and imagination. It is sweeter and more gentle than anything they have ever experienced. People want to know about forgiveness, but they want the knowledge communicated in a way that is interesting and relevant to their experience. This book strives to do just that by stripping away modern, nonsensical notions about forgiveness in frank, clear, everyday language. The format is nonthreatening and much of the content is conveyed in stories, metaphors, and analogies that connect with many people's everyday lives. At the same time, the book is brimming with practical tips, insights, and proven strategies that help readers offer up their own pain and offenses in exchange for freedom, healing, and peace.
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Many Christians live in the misery of bitterness, unforgiveness and trauma caused by spouses, parents, grandparents or others who have sinned against them. Although the pain can seem unending, there is hope for those who seek healing grace to cover the sins of those who wronged them. Dr. H. Norman Wright and marriage and family therapist Larry Renetzky give readers specific practical steps to release God s grace to forgive and to lay the foundation for building bridges of reconciliation. Some who read Healing Grace for Hurting People will relate to the stories of those needing healing grace, such as overachieving Mark who could not give his family love and intimacy, which he never received while growing up. Find out what happened to Mark and his family when Mark learned about the secret of the universe. God s grace saves us and sustains us. And He expects us to pass it on in our relationships. Learn how God s reconciling grace and power can resolve conflicts, revitalize marriages heading for divorce and restore broken relationships in families, extended families and other relationships.
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Stirring.......2004-01-04
I read this book in one night. It was a hard read for me personally, but the words flew off the pages. The story is shared by a woman who had cancer- she shares her personal thoughts and feelings with the reader, and how her relationship with God helped her in her time of need. There are also moments where her family members interject their thoughts and feelings as well. I think this book should be read, not only by Christians, but by anyone who has gone through, or has a loved one going through cancer. It touched me deeply, stregnthened my faith, and made me cry. I would recommend this book to almost anyone.
Inspiring.......2000-09-04
I was overwhelmed by the hope and faith expressed by the author as she was dying of cancer. This book helped me put my petty problems in perspective. It points the reader to the God who comforts us in all our troubles and to an eternal hope waiting in heaven for those who serve Him.
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Sixteen years have passed since the dramatic events of Fortress of Dragons, and Cefwyn, king at last, must rebuild his devastated kingdom. The embattled ruler is aided by his powerful friend Tristen Sihhe and two surprising allies in a struggle he must win: his two young sons. Elfwyn Aswydd, the bastard son of Cefwyn and the sorceress Tarien Aswydd, has spent years unaware of his parentage, yet now it is his time to emerge and claim the gifted birthright he's been denied for so long.
But a dark, sinister magic has crept close to the young man and seized hold of the kingdom. Nothing is as it seems, and the bonds of family strain against the powerful forces that would see them undone. It is up to an embattled four—Elfwyn; his half brother, Aewyn Marhanen; Cefwyn; and Tristen—to unmask and destroy the dark forces that threaten to unhinge the king's peaceful and fragile reign.
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The next phase.......2007-09-04
Mr Jordin's review of this book (on this website) is all you need to know what the book is about, so my review is more just personal impressions.
The author gives a very good précis of the previous books at the start of each book, but I do think it would be better to read the other books first and not start off with this one, otherwise the names are not going to mean anything, and even less the relationships. It would e.g. be difficult to believe the friendship and loyalty between Cefwyn and Tristen, had you not followed it's development in the previous books.
To me it seems that this book leads in a new phase in the epic. Tristen is not the central figure anymore (and I miss him) but Otter - whose magical or wizardly powers, or the lack thereof, will shape the stories to come. The only criticism I have about this book is that there was insufficient tension and mystery to make me watch the shops for the follow-up - Otter's character is developed beautifully and the story opens many lines of possible future exploration, but it was just a tad too restful for my taste. (The breakout of Orien from the tower where she died, for instance, could have been described with a little more whizz-bang??!!!)
I hope owl makes it into the next book too.
A boy with a dangerous heritage!.......2007-08-30
A welcome return to the Fortress series, wherein to combat an ancient enemy, a powerful but dying wizard has brought an ancient and magical Sihhe lord, Tristen, to life. But the Sihhe have long passed from the world, the human Marhanan line rules, having killed the last Sihhe king. Tristen had befriended the Marhanan king in the previous books, and saw him to power, despite the past. They defeated the sorcerous enemy together, but Tristen is distrusted by the humans, so he's withdrawn to his lonely, ancient fortress. In the meantime, Cefwyn, the king, has his own worries. One of his old enemies, a sorceress, had seduced him before revealing herself, and bore him a son, Elfwyn. She is now imprisoned and the son is now 16 and stands on the cusp of good and evil. Elfwyn wants to love his brother, Cefwyn's legitimate son. He wants his father's love. But his given name is the name of the hated, last Sihhe king who was killed by his father's ancestors, and his last name belongs to his traitorous mother. At court, he's also distrusted by the Quinalt, the church of the province of the King. A series of strange events start to occur, seeming to sabotage all Elfwyn touches. He suspects the evil influence of his mother, but he's young and insecure and uncertain and it seems as if nothing he can do is right. Evil seems about to break out once more into the world and whether Elfwyn aids it or thwarts it, us still to be told... Lyrical and mysterious, the magic and power of this world is subtle and strange and the stuff of legends. I continue to find the world and the characters compelling.
Brothers under Stress.......2007-05-03
Fortress of Ice (2006) is the fifth fantasy novel in the Fortress series, following Fortress of Dragons. In the previous volume, a little sorcery by Orien Aswydd gets her sister Tarien pregnant by Prince Cefwyn Marhanen. Afterward, Cefwyn's father, King Inareddrin, died in an ambush arranged by Heryn Aswydd, aetheling of Amefel.
Cefwyn became King of Ylesuin and, after a small war, hung Heryn for regicide. Although he also executed Heryn's sister Orien, he spared Tarien as well as his son born of Tarien. Upon advice from his friend Tristen, the child -- named Elfwyn by his sorceress mother -- is fostered out to a local hedge witch. The boy calls the witch Gran and she bestows the name of Otter on him for his nimble and clever ways.
In this novel, Otter and his half-brother, Prince Aewyn, have become friends during their father's annual visit to Amefel. For years, they have played together while their father stopped to talk to Gran. Now Aewyn has received permission from his father to invite Otter for a visit to Guelesfort.
Otter has come to Guelemara with his foster brother Paisi, who acts as his personal servant. Although Otter is uncomfortable in his role as a prince of the kingdom, Paisi was a personal servant for many years to Tristen and Emuin. Otter receives some very sage advice from Paisi during the visit.
Otter becomes close friends with Aewyn and trusts him completely. Still, he is uncertain about the motives of their father. He knows that he will be viewed with suspicion by the Guelesfolk during the coming holidays because of his Bryalt heritage. Yet the king has sent sumptuous clothing for him to wear during the Quinalt service on the first day.
Then Otter and Paisi dream that Gran is ill and trapped within her cottage without a fire. Since both have the same dream, they immediately make plans for Paisi to return to Amefel to take care of Gran. Otter will stay behind to alleviate suspicions and to attend the religious services. But everything goes wrong and eventually Otter also returns to Gran's cottage.
In this story, Otter learns that the dreams had been false and he decides to leave Gran and Paisi to visit Lord Tristen in his tower. Despite the terrible weather, Otter finally reaches Ynefel and meets Lord Tristen. He is advised to accept the name of Elfwyn and to learn vision and patience. Yet Tristen does not agree to take him as an apprentice wizard, but instead sends him back on the following day with a letter and message to Duke Crissand.
This story is a tale of self discovery by Elfwyn. He learns much more about his mother and aunt and also learns something about his own Gift and its extents and limitations. Moreover, he discovers that Aewyn too has a Gift from his mother's bloodline. Indeed, these Gifts work together to save the brothers from their enemies.
Cefwyn likewise learns more about fatherhood during this period. He had already learned much about parental misjudgments from his father's mistakes, but these later experiences teaches him more about trust and love. Among other lessons, he learns to listen closely to his consort.
Highly recommended for Cherryh fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of high magic, medieval politics and close relationships.
-Arthur W. Jordin
A step down from the first, but way up from the last.......2007-04-17
If you've only read the first 'fortress' book, stop there. None of the rest of the series match up 'fortress in the eye of time', which is one of Cherryh's best books.
On ther other hand, the fouth (and I had assumed final), 'fortress of dragons' is one of Cherryh's worst; so this is a vast step up from there.
This books starts very slowly, and Cherryh's choice to attempt the langauge of her teenage protagonist isn't a good one; she can't convincingly do the voice, and the choice to do so is very distracting. However, once it gets past the first quarter, this book suddenly turns into classic Cherryh. All the things that made the Fortress series work are here; politics, complex magical systems, a vague sense of menace, and the tightrope feeling that anything the characters do could send them into the pit one way or ther other. It ends rather suddenly (So I'm assuming she's got plans for another if not two more), but it ends well, and I wanted more of it, which is always a good sign particularly after 'dragons' weak ending.
After several serious stumbles (with the 'gene wars' books (were were awful) and with 'fortress of dragons'), it's a good sign that Cherryh can still do this. This is far from Cherryh's best book, but it's a large step above her worst, and that's encouraging.
Did ANYONE Read the First Four?.......2007-03-24
My first response upon reading this book was to wonder who really wrote it. This was a good story and as well written as any other of her books. However...there are way too many discrepancies between this book and the previous four. They are incredibly irritating if you have a good memory for writing. Ex. 1: In a bid for power, Orien committed suicide and burned to death in her cell the night Tarien had her baby; the cell was walled up after that, not while she was still alive in it . Ex. 2, TRISTEN names the baby Elfwyn. He brings the baby back from the grey space and tells everyone, "his name is Elfwyn." Ex. 3, nowhere in the previous books is there any claim made that Tristen actually became a Dragon. Finally, the role of magic seems to have changed. It has gone from "wishing ill or good" to outright magic wand waving. I have not read any other such glaring inconsistencies in her other works. If you think I'm too picky about details, all I can say is that these were and are major story elements. Again, I have not found any other such inconsistencies in her other books which I do reread with great regularity. There are few other writers gifted with her writing ability which is probably why I was disappointed in this book.
I still like the writing, I still like the story, and I will probably buy the next ones in the series. But I'll also probably wait for the paperbacks.
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"Wonderful . . . J.V. Jones is a striking writer." So says Robert Jordan, the author of The Wheel of Time epic fantasy series. And Jones lives up to that praise in the highly charged epic adventure of Ash March and Raif Sevrance, two outcasts whose fates are entwined by fate and by need, in the cold, dark world that threatens to be torn asunder by a war to end all wars. They are but two of many who fight the dreaded Endlords, but both Ash and Raif are special in unique ways that isolate them, yet which also enable them to perform heroic acts that might save their world.
Raif, wrongly accused and cut off from his clan by the treachery of their new headsman, has a talent for killing that is part of his curse and his burden. But he bears another burden of greater weight. Ash is a sacred warrior to the Sull, an ancient race whose numbers have declined.Raised as a foundling, she never knew her true heritage, she must learn to accept the terrible gifts of her heritage.
But as Ash learns more of her greater fate, Raif's task looms dark and desperate, for he must journey through the nightmare realm of the Want, a place where even the Sull now fear to tread. For deep within the Want is the Fortress of Grey Ice, and there he must heal the breach in the Blindwall that already threatens the world. Should he fail, not even Ash's powers can save them...
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I really enjoyed this book.......2007-06-12
I enjoy fantasy books. Allot have underdeveloped and totally unreal characters. This one is not like that at all. I picked up this book at Wal-mart on clearance sale. I thought I might get through a chapter or two. I couldn't put it down.
So Much Potential Wasted in this Frustrating Book.......2007-05-14
A Fortress of Grey Ice had great potential. The author definately has a knack for developing characters who are interesting and complex and putting them in a compelling world.
But the potential is lost because the book is so weakly plotted, so poorly written and so tedious.
First off, as others have mentioned, there is too much narrative and too little dialogue. In the second half of the book I found myself skimming along reading the rare dialogue between characters and the first sentence of narrative paragraphs. In other words I was interested in the characters but bored by the tedious exposition.
Secondly, there are eight or ten main characters and, for the whole length of the book, with the exception of Angus Lok who flits from here to there, they have nothing to do with each other. The entire novel could have been broken down into ten short stories each telling the tale of a single character.
Third, the author has hopelessly screwed up the character of Raif. Perhaps she just can't get into the mindset of a young man but Raif, as written, is a muddle. I never for one moment believed that he would choose to go live with the maimed men. I think it was just a plot device to get him to the rift. Meanwhile he gives no thought to the Uncle who befriended him and saved him. Why doesn't he go look for his uncle? Because it would not suit the plot, that's why.
And we are supposed to believe that he would take part on a raid on his old clan and kill clansmen when, at the same time, he still holds clan honor so high that he won't speak a single word against clan, even to save himself? It makes zero sense. He would run first. Or kill himself. Anything before that.
Also, in the first book, it was made very clear that Raif has the gift of heart killing living things. But it was also made very clear that he was an average target bowman. Now, suddenly, even injured and out of practice, he can out-shoot the best bowman in the known universe? Why? Because it makes a dramatic scene? How? The Gods helped? Fate?
In the end the author creates compelling characters. But she doesn't let them talk. She doesn't let them interact. And she makes them act in ways that are radically out of character in order to further the "plot". It all adds up to 2 stars but it could have been a lot more.
Still going strong.......2006-06-30
Although I do agree with other reviewers that the second installment in the "Sword of Shadows" series did not benefit from the high level of narration and pacing that made the first book so addictive, it was still a very engaging novel, and she's quickly becoming one of the better Fantasy acts out there nowadays. The novel still focuses primarily on Raif and Ash, and the relationship that we all know them to be developing, but it's the accessory characters and the landscapes that truly elevate this novel. With characters like Vaylo Bludd, Marafice Eye, Mace Blackhail, Angus Lok, Drey, Effie, and Robbie Doone, J.V. Jones has truly populated her world with well written and believable people, and with few exceptions, she avoids the wretched fantasy stereotypes of the "too good" or "too evil" character.
Much like the first novel, the description of the landscape is stark and breathtaking, and provides the second great strength of the novel. Even though this wasn't as pleasing as the first installment, Ms. Jones has laid the foundation for a heck of a series, and I can't wait to see where she's going next with the story. For the most part, it's a great combo of drama, action, and fantasy, and if she can straighten out the narration a bit, there's no reason not to expect a 5 star effort on the 3rd installment.
Good stuff!.......2006-03-19
I like fantasy and I enjoyed this series so far. There is plenty of intrigue and magic to keep you reminded that this is not just another series and the author is not afraid to kill one of the good guys. I like the fact that she is able to track multiple cultures and settings so well.
My only irritation is that I can't seem to locate anything to finish the series. I hate having to wait this long to see what else is going to happen.
Flawed Genius?.......2005-09-22
First of all, I should state emphatically that this book (and the earlier book in this series) is excellent. Jones has a strong, detailed, highly imaginative writing style that is refreshing to read in a genre that has nearly run out of promising authors. Most other reviewers on this site have thoroughly covered all of Jones' many strengths, and it serves little purpose to rehash them.
That being said, I have noticed several problems that seem in stark contrast to her otherwise great writing. It would be unfortunate if one were to buy these books after hearing nothing but rave reviews that will not discuss her faults.
One of the more frustrating of these is the authors desire to endow her characters with almost supernatural mood-reading abilities. Personally, I have never been in a conversation with someone and read much into a "darkening of the eyes", whatever that even means. In fact, so much is conveyed in the conversations in this book "under the surface", without words, that I'm starting to doubt my own conversation skills. There's a whole world of communication that I've been missing! I want to emphasize how distracting this writing style is. There are conversations that involve more thinking and analyzing of the other's thoughts than actual speaking. Imagine a converstation like that! "Thank you for coming. We have a lot to talk about." Five minute pause while both people stare at each other, analyzing every minute facial movement and gesture. "Well, you asked me to come here. Should we start?" Five more minutes...you get the point. Its more than a little ridiculous.
A second, more glaring issue is Jones' overuse of narration. There are literally whole chapters where no action takes place and no words are spoken between characters. Perhaps if that were to happen in just one chapter, when all others moved swiftly, it would be powerful. But the author seems to feel the need to TELL us what her characters are thinking, rather than SHOWING us through actions or dialogue.
This point may be a little niggling, but I've noticed that no one ever does anything "roughly", it is always "not gently". There have actually been several times I had to re-read a sentence to understand exactly how character A grabbed character B, and what that implies, because of the author's reluctance to use a phrase that does not involve a qualified gentle action.
Finally, and this is perhaps my most serious critique of Jones' writing, is the egregious lack of judgement--or worse, lack of action--of her characters. So many of the problems in the story could be solved if people simply DID something, usually the painfully obvious thing. For instance, so many of the problems in the Blackhail clan could be solved if Raina would simply tell everyone she knew that her bastard of a husband had raped her to force her into marrying him, which was itself a rather ridiculous plot device in the first book. In another example, Raif suffered days of torture and faced imminent execution for a crime he never even committed, but refused to tell his captors of his innocence because he did not want to stain the honor of his clan--who had banished him, and had in fact committed the very crimes Raif was being accused of! Simply put, it is maddening. It reminds me of those old 80s sitcoms where the entire infuriating episode is driven along because of some ridiculous misunderstanding, and where if one character just stopped for a moment and had an open conversation with someone else, the entire problem would be solved.
Don't misunderstand me. This is very, very good book. However, these problems are so distracting that I cannot honestly say it deserves more than 3 stars. Any fan of the fantasy genre will definitely enjoy it. Think Robert Jordan mixed with George Martin. If Jones manages to avoid the "Jordan Bug" and wraps this up in another book or two, this could well be one of the best series to be published in the past 10 or 15 years.
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A Fortress of Grey Ice (Sword of Shadows)
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Great Series...... pretty great anyways..........2006-11-23
Love the series and have even re-read the first 2 books while waiting for the sequel... Waiting 2 years now! I would highly recommend Sword of Shadows to pretty much anyone looking for depth of character, great story lines and some of the best descriptive writing around. I would highly recommend you find another few writers too if you want to pass the time waiting for the sequel. Sword from Red Ice has been advertised for like 3 years and you still can't get it.... a word to the publisher, you aren't the only game in town. If you want loyalty, don't make us wait a decade....
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- History: Fiction or Science
- Design Principles and Problems
- Eternity Road
- Heart-Shaped Box: A Novel
- Hydrogen Peroxide: Medical Miracle
- Historical Dictionary of Western Sahara
- Making Art Together: How Collaborative Art-Making Can Transform Kids, Classrooms, and Communities
- California's Frontier Naturalists
- C. O., Conscientious Objector: Experiences of a Noncombatant in the U.S. Navy During World War II
