Rating: 
Summary: Enchanting
Review: Judith Ryan Hendricks has scored high marks once again with ISABEL'S DAUGHTER. I loved BREAD ALONE and finished it, coincidentally, the day ISABEL'S DAUGHTER was released. While wandering through the bookstore with my son on his birthday I was delighted to find her second novel. Yes, it took me four months to get to it because of all the other unread books on my shelves, but it was worth the wait. The story is interesting and beautifully written. Ms. Hendricks' enchanting style pulls you into the story and, in this case, into New Mexico, a state that is already magical to me. Avery James, the discarded orphan, is far from perfect, but she has good reason to live a life that is disconcerting. There are many mysteries in her life which she works to unravel, leaving the orphanage and traveling south into the art world of New Mexico. For those of you who already love the Southwest, this will bring it home to you in a nostalgic and romantic way. For those of you who have never visited or lived there, you'll want to change that as soon as possible! Judith Ryan Hendricks is on my list to watch out for all future novels. She has a gift and here's one reader who hopes she uses it often and well.
Rating:
Summary: Enchanting
Review: Judith Ryan Hendricks has scored high marks once again with ISABEL'S DAUGHTER. I loved BREAD ALONE and finished it, coincidentally, the day ISABEL'S DAUGHTER was released. While wandering through the bookstore with my son on his birthday I was delighted to find her second novel. Yes, it took me four months to get to it because of all the other unread books on my shelves, but it was worth the wait. The story is interesting and beautifully written. Ms. Hendricks' enchanting style pulls you into the story and, in this case, into New Mexico, a state that is already magical to me. Avery James, the discarded orphan, is far from perfect, but she has good reason to live a life that is disconcerting. There are many mysteries in her life which she works to unravel, leaving the orphanage and traveling south into the art world of New Mexico. For those of you who already love the Southwest, this will bring it home to you in a nostalgic and romantic way. For those of you who have never visited or lived there, you'll want to change that as soon as possible! Judith Ryan Hendricks is on my list to watch out for all future novels. She has a gift and here's one reader who hopes she uses it often and well.
Rating:
Summary: Fabulous!
Review: Judith seems to really hit her stride in this book. "Bread Alone" (her first novel) was wonderful, "Isabel's Daughter" was impossible to put down. I found her characters and the storyline fascinating. Fabulous book! This book was also an excellent selection for our book club. Can't wait for her next book "The Baker's Apprentice" due out anytime.
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Summary: isabel's daughter
Review: This is a warm enchanting story, about a foundling who struggles to discover the identy of her real mother and all the wonderful characters she meets along the way. Avery James is a strong girl who finds not only who her mother was, but discovers herself as well. This is definitely a book to cuddle up with on a rainy afternoon. I had read "Bread Alone" and thought it was delicious, but this is even better.
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Summary: Isabel's Daughtr
Review: This is a warm enchanting story, about a foundling who struggles to discover the identy of her real mother and all the wonderful characters she meets along the way. Avery James is a strong girl who finds not only who her mother was, but discovers herself as well. This is definitely a book to cuddle up with on a rainy afternoon. I had read "Bread Alone" and thought it was delicious, but this is even better.
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Summary: Serendipitous Find!
Review: This is one of the best books I have read in years. I loved Avery and Will! I wanted the book to last forever. Sorry I finished it...more, please.
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