The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte

The Tenant of Wildfell Hal is one of few nineteenth-century novels to address alcoholism, psychological abuse, violence and the inequality of women's property rights. In a powerful psychological narrative, Anne Brontë tells the strange tale of the disintegration of the marriage of Helen Graham, the mysterious tenant of Wildfell Hall.

When it was first published in 1848, Anne Brontë's second novel was attacked by the spectator for its 'morbid love of the coarse, if not the brutal'. In her defence, Anne stated that she 'wished tot ell the truth, for truth always conveys its own moral to those who are able to receive it'.

Anne Brontë challenges the reader, proving that she is a novelist in her own right and not just of interest as the youngest sister of the better known authors Charlotte and Emily.

This is my second favourite Bronte novel.



The Tale of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter

The Tailor of Gloucester was first published in 1903 and tells the story of a poor tailor trying to survive in his freezing workshop over a hard winter.  He has a terribly important commission to complete for the Mayor of Gloucester's wedding on Christmas Day but is ill and tired, and before long is running out of food and thread, as well as time!  How will he possibly complete the beautiful coat and embroidered waistcoat?  Luckily, there lives in the dresser, some very kind and very resourceful mice who set about helping the poor tailor with his work. Not only are they exceedingly helpful, but they are also, luckily, far far too clever for the tailor's sly cat, Simpkin.

This story is lovely! :) xx

Christmas At Thursh Green

 

 

The villagers of Thrush Green celebrate Christmas traditionally, in a way that has hardly changed over the generations. Children eagerly hang up their stockings, families go to church together, everyone enjoys treats of the festive season. And when it snows as the carol singers make their way round the cottages on the green, it seems as if Christmas will be perfect this year. But not everything is as peaceful as it seems. Phyllida and Frank have their work cut out for them when they agree to take on the Nativity play - made all the more difficult by an outbreak of chicken pox. The indomitable Ella has lived in Thrush Green for as long as anyone can remember, but lately she has been behaving strangely. Then there are the dreadful Burwells, newcomers to Thrush Green, who cause something of a stir with their 'home improvements'. For Nelly, owner of The Fuchsia Bush tea shop, Christmas is an especially busy time, with people dropping in for much-needed refreshment, weary from all their Christmas shopping, but then she receives an unexpected letter.

This is another Miss Read book that I love and it one of my favourite books. :) xx

My cosy reading for Autumn (2012)

 

 

 

I love reading.   I think there is nothing better than sitting by a coal fire or lying in bed with a favourite comfort read when the leaves are falling from the trees and it is cold outside.

 

 

Here are the books I am going to reading this Autumn snuggled up in bed all warm and cosy:

 

I am currertly reading this and will review it soon.
 

 

I read this a few years ago but I can't remember the story so I am looking forward to reading it again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I have only read The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe so I'll jumping into the complete magical world of Narina for the very first time ever!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I love this story! It's my second favourite Bronte book.












My favourite book! I always love to revisit Thornfield and fall in love with Edward and Jane. A great romance!

















Have a lovely Autumn with your favourite book! :) xx
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Autumn (2012)

 

 

 

 

I love Autumn! It is my favourite season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The things I love about Autumn are:

 

The leaves falling off the trees, searching for conkers with my family, eating lovely treats, caving pumpkins at Halloween, having nice warm drinks and of course, snugging down in bed with a book! This season also brings back lovely childhood memories for me as well.

 

Happy Autumn!

 

 What are your favourite things about Autumn? :) xx