The Passion of Dolssa by Julie Berry

Young and gentle Dolssa is fearlessly and passionately devoted to her Beloved. When the inquisitors hear of her faith and popularity among the people in her village, they demand that she stop telling them about the love of Jesus, accusing her of blasphemy and heresy. Boldly refusing, she faces execution at the stake, but miraculously escapes. On the run, she is found by Botille, a young woman running a tavern with her sisters. Botille helps keep Dolssa hidden from the inquisitors and the two girls form a bond of friendship.

Based on true events, Julie Berry creates a beautiful story of devotion to one's beliefs and friends.

I loved this book. Julie Berry is my favourite author, and the story she wove for this novel is beautiful. I don't always enjoy historical novels, but of course Julie Berry did an amazing job.

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Bookmarks

    Bookmarks are an important part of reading. They may seem to be a small and insignificant thing, but they do a lot for a reader. Aside from holding your place in a book-an important job-they can tell someone a lot about the person using it.
    I tend to use a certain bookmark for a while. Currently, I am using three at a time. The first is signed by Julie Berry, one of my favourite authors. The others are Tinkerbell and Prince Caspian. I really like Tinkerbell and I love the Narnia movies. When I was looking for the Narnia one, I was hoping for one with Aslan, but this was all they had. I still like it, though.
     Some people use a photograph as a bookmark. It may be of a loved one or a friend that they miss. This picture must be of someone or something they care about. Other people use different bookmarks for each book they read. Some bookmarks are fancy with jewels, sparkles,and pretty pictures. If a reader is always on the run, they may use scraps of paper, ticket stubs, or anything else they can find.

What do you use?

Secondhand Charm by Julie Berry

Secondhand Charm by Julie Berry

342 pages

Price: Harcover- $16.99 U.S.

          Paperback-

      Evie lives in a village far from the sea and has always dreamed of becoming a doctor. When the king comes to her village, he offers her a scholarship to the University. On the way to town, her carriage is attacked by highwaymen and she ends up taking a ship the rest of the way. But during a terrible storm, the ship is wrecked and somehow everyone aboard survives. Evie goes to the castle where the princess is mysteriously friendly to her. Facing a bitter betrayal from her best friend, will Evie make the right choices?

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The Amaranth Enchantment By Julie Berry

The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry

306 pages

Price: Hardcover-$16.99 U.S.                                      

    Lucinda's parents never came back from a ball when she was little. Now, she is forced to be a servant to her mean aunt. When both the prince and a strange woman known as the Amaranth Witch come into the shop one day, Lucinda decides to help the woman and finds unexpected friends-and danger-along the way.

    I looked up to see the prince-the prince!-peering down over the counter's edge at me.

    'You don't need to do that,' he said.

    'Do what?'

    'Get down on your knees. Unless you are proposing marriage.'

I scrambled to my feet. 'As you wish.' I dusted off my skirt. 'You know best.' Stupid response! Could I mortify myself anymore?

    He turned and doffed his hat to Uncle, who'd only just barely gotten back on his feet.

    'I fear I must be going, sir,' he said. 'I haven't time for a special order. I need something sooner.' His eyes glanced my way. 'Your shop assistant shows great promise.'

    He was mocking me. I was ridiculous to him.

    Then he bowed to me. 'A pleasure. Might I ask your name?'

    As God is my witness, I swear this is true: I couldn't think what it was. . . .

                                                  ~The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry

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