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The Teacup Journal: MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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A place to talk of tea and scones, of castles and cottages, and all things British hosted by Carole Lehr Johnson. Thursday, December 19, 2013. 16TH CENTURY COTTAGE IN WILTSHIRE. This new found freedom will allow me to have more time to devote to writing, my home based travel business, organizing my house, many hobbies, and working on a new ministry at church. I will be alternating highlights from my trip, book reviews, and other topics beginning in January 2014. Have a Merry Christmas and God bless.
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The Teacup Journal: A Dangerous Inheritance Book Review
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A place to talk of tea and scones, of castles and cottages, and all things British hosted by Carole Lehr Johnson. Wednesday, January 9, 2013. A Dangerous Inheritance Book Review. 3 out of 5. This story is so filled with British history it will make a dyed-in-the-wool Anglophile's head spin! The Nine Days' Queen. Katherine Grey ends up in the Tower because of her closeness to the throne. Queen Elizabeth I sees her as a threat and places her in the Tower along with her husband (which the Queen refuses ...
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The Teacup Journal: May 2013
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A place to talk of tea and scones, of castles and cottages, and all things British hosted by Carole Lehr Johnson. Wednesday, May 29, 2013. The Merchant's Daughter Book Review. The Merchant’s Daughter. 4 out of 5. An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice. Ranulf's future, and possibly his heart, may rest in her hands, and Annabel must decide whether to follow the plans she has cherished or the calling God has placed on her heart. I know this is labeled as a YA novel, but I loved. Did a great job! The H...
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The Teacup Journal: The House at Riverton Book Review
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A place to talk of tea and scones, of castles and cottages, and all things British hosted by Carole Lehr Johnson. Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The House at Riverton Book Review. The House at Riverton. 4 out of 5. The House at Riverton. Is a stunning and very suspenseful debut by Kate Morton. It kept me wondering right up until the end. I love the way she intertwines the past and present in her novels. I recommend reading this one, but Morton's latest— The SecretKeeper. The House at Riverton. I can never grow...
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The Teacup Journal: The Fairest Beauty Book Review
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A place to talk of tea and scones, of castles and cottages, and all things British hosted by Carole Lehr Johnson. Wednesday, February 20, 2013. The Fairest Beauty Book Review. 4 out of 5. I may not be a young adult, but I certainly enjoy Melanie Dickerson's retelling of the classic fairy tales. She has a unique way of forming the characters and storyline to bring out a Christian-themed tale with far more details. The Fairest Beauty tells the story of Sophie, who is a maid at Hohendorf. Anyone who has hea...
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The Teacup Journal: Glastonbury Book Review
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A place to talk of tea and scones, of castles and cottages, and all things British hosted by Carole Lehr Johnson. Wednesday, June 5, 2013. By Donna Fletcher Crow. 4 out of 5. It was a sanctuary from the world—and a silent witness to it all. Watch the upheaval under the rule of Henry VIII that led to the Reformation. And as Christianity triumphs over the darkest moments of its history, you may even find your own spiritual roots. An epic novel of the history of the faith. Is very long but well worth the ti...
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The Teacup Journal: The Firebird Book Review
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A place to talk of tea and scones, of castles and cottages, and all things British hosted by Carole Lehr Johnson. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. The Firebird Book Review. 5 out of 5. Nicola Marter is an art/antiques dealer in London where she works for Sebastian, the owner of Galerie St.-Crois. Specializing in Russian art and artefacts. Little does he know of Nicola's psychometry gift. She has gone far beyond my expectations. For those who have not read The Winter Sea. Or The Shadowy Horses. This must be a po...
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The Teacup Journal: July 2013
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A place to talk of tea and scones, of castles and cottages, and all things British hosted by Carole Lehr Johnson. Wednesday, July 17, 2013. A Murder at Rosamund's Gate Book Review. A Murder at Rosamund’s Gate. 3 out of 5. Seventeenth-century English chambermaid, Lucy Campion, works for the local magistrate and his family. The historical aspects of Susanna Calkins debut novel is well researched and captivating. Labels: A Murder at Rosamunds Gate. Wednesday, July 10, 2013. The Firebird Book Review. Nicola ...
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The Teacup Journal: Ten Easy Steps to Preserving Herbs (Part One)
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A place to talk of tea and scones, of castles and cottages, and all things British hosted by Carole Lehr Johnson. Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Ten Easy Steps to Preserving Herbs (Part One). My passion is to grow herbs organically, which is not all that difficult. If you currently are not growing your own, hopefully this article will encourage you to try your hand at starting a small herb garden near your kitchen door. For me, strolling through what once was a 16. Visiting a place like the English herb gard...
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The Teacup Journal: Boston Photo Walk Tour
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A place to talk of tea and scones, of castles and cottages, and all things British hosted by Carole Lehr Johnson. Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Boston Photo Walk Tour. While visiting my Boston University student son a few years ago, I decided to take a local tour. My hotel room had a recent issue of Where Magazine. Which listed a tour company called Photo Walks. Http:/ www.photowalks.com/. Courtyard fountain at Boston Public Library. Statue at Boston Public Gardens. Flowers at Boston Public Gardens.
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