Este sitio utiliza cookies para ofrecer nuestros servicios, mejorar el rendimiento, análisis y (si no estás registrado) publicidad. Al usar LibraryThing reconoces que has leído y comprendido nuestros términos de servicio y política de privacidad. El uso del sitio y de los servicios está sujeto a estas políticas y términos.
Winter is over, but it's not quite spring in Acorn Hill. The in-between weather leaves Jane unsettled and ready for a challenge, so she throws herself into a new hobby, with surprising results. But Jane is not the only one dealing with the unexpected: Alice is courted by a persistent admirer, and Louise becomes the confidante of a well-liked guest who is facing a personal crisis. All the while, Grace Chapel Inn and the town are in the thrall of hosting an imperious heiress intent on making a grand gensture. It's no surprise that the Howard sisters are having the time of their lives! Once you visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, tucked away in rural Pennsylvania, you'll never want to leave. Townsfolk relax on their porch swings or gather to discuss the day's events at the Coffee shop over homemade pie. It's the kind of town where friendship and faith flow together.… (más)
The Time of Their Lives is book 30 in the Tales From Grace Chapel Inn series about three sisters who run a bed-and-breakfast from their maternal ancestors' Victorian house in the village of Acorn Hill, Pennsylvania. Their late father, Daniel Howard, had been the pastor of nearby Grace Chapel, hence the name.
Widowed Mrs. Louise Howard Smith teaches piano as well as keeping the inn's books. Alice Howard is a part-time nurse. Divorced Jane Howard was a professional chef in San Francisco. She does the cooking and gardening. They share in housekeeping tasks.
These books have a formula: there will be a main problem and one or more problems for subplots. Guests and/or townspeople will be involved. Faith will play a part in resolving the problems.
The main plot is the coming of Ida Lawson Hammond, a wealthy member of the formerly prominent Acorn Hill Lawson family. Mrs. Hammond remembers her girlhood in Acorn Hill fondly and wishes to benefit the town in some way. She is accompanied by her grand niece (great-niece -- both terms are correct), Heather Ann Hammond, a nice young woman. Mrs. Hammond is an imperious woman, used to doing things HER way.
The subplots are:
a. Ned Arnold, pharmacist, is substituting for Charles 'Chuck' Parker during his vacation. Mr. Arnold fears his memory is failing him.
b. Virginia Wellston, a self-taught church pianist from the nearby town of Potterston, She's taking lessons from Louise so her congregation won't know she needs improvement, but she's not taking instruction with grace.
c. Jane is restless. She wants to start a movie club.
d. Jane takes salsa dancing lessons. (Let's just say she's a much better chef and gardener...)
e. Abraham 'Abe' Dover, a widower, wants to court Alice, who was his late wife Lillian's nurse during her final days..
NOTES:
Parker Drug is described in chapter 8.
Chapter 17 has very important information concerning leftover pills. (To which I would like to add that it's very important for your pharmacist, doctor(s), and nurse(s) to know ALL of your prescription medications, your over-the-counter medications -- the ones you can buy without a prescription, and herbal/natural remedies. Ever hear of 'adverse drug interactions'? That means medicines that should not be taken together because something bad may or will happen. That includes herbs and natural remedies. Some medicines can't be taken with alcohol or certain foods. I'm on one of those myself. Luckily, I hate the food I can't eat while I'm on it.)
Of course all of the problems are solved or at least seen in a new light. Tales From Grace Chapel Inn is a gentle series that is particularly suited for reading during stressful times.
The recipe for this book is Zachary's Lemon Mousse.
Cat lovers, Wendell the big gray tabby does appear. ( )
Winter is over, but it's not quite spring in Acorn Hill. The in-between weather leaves Jane unsettled and ready for a challenge, so she throws herself into a new hobby, with surprising results. But Jane is not the only one dealing with the unexpected: Alice is courted by a persistent admirer, and Louise becomes the confidante of a well-liked guest who is facing a personal crisis. All the while, Grace Chapel Inn and the town are in the thrall of hosting an imperious heiress intent on making a grand gensture. It's no surprise that the Howard sisters are having the time of their lives! Once you visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, tucked away in rural Pennsylvania, you'll never want to leave. Townsfolk relax on their porch swings or gather to discuss the day's events at the Coffee shop over homemade pie. It's the kind of town where friendship and faith flow together.
Google Books — Cargando...
(4)
1
Widowed Mrs. Louise Howard Smith teaches piano as well as keeping the inn's books. Alice Howard is a part-time nurse. Divorced Jane Howard was a professional chef in San Francisco. She does the cooking and gardening. They share in housekeeping tasks.
These books have a formula: there will be a main problem and one or more problems for subplots. Guests and/or townspeople will be involved. Faith will play a part in resolving the problems.
The main plot is the coming of Ida Lawson Hammond, a wealthy member of the formerly prominent Acorn Hill Lawson family. Mrs. Hammond remembers her girlhood in Acorn Hill fondly and wishes to benefit the town in some way. She is accompanied by her grand niece (great-niece -- both terms are correct), Heather Ann Hammond, a nice young woman. Mrs. Hammond is an imperious woman, used to doing things HER way.
The subplots are:
a. Ned Arnold, pharmacist, is substituting for Charles 'Chuck' Parker during his vacation. Mr. Arnold fears his memory is failing him.
b. Virginia Wellston, a self-taught church pianist from the nearby town of Potterston, She's taking lessons from Louise so her congregation won't know she needs improvement, but she's not taking instruction with grace.
c. Jane is restless. She wants to start a movie club.
d. Jane takes salsa dancing lessons. (Let's just say she's a much better chef and gardener...)
e. Abraham 'Abe' Dover, a widower, wants to court Alice, who was his late wife Lillian's nurse during her final days..
NOTES:
Parker Drug is described in chapter 8.
Chapter 17 has very important information concerning leftover pills. (To which I would like to add that it's very important for your pharmacist, doctor(s), and nurse(s) to know ALL of your prescription medications, your over-the-counter medications -- the ones you can buy without a prescription, and herbal/natural remedies. Ever hear of 'adverse drug interactions'? That means medicines that should not be taken together because something bad may or will happen. That includes herbs and natural remedies. Some medicines can't be taken with alcohol or certain foods. I'm on one of those myself. Luckily, I hate the food I can't eat while I'm on it.)
Of course all of the problems are solved or at least seen in a new light. Tales From Grace Chapel Inn is a gentle series that is particularly suited for reading during stressful times.
The recipe for this book is Zachary's Lemon Mousse.
Cat lovers, Wendell the big gray tabby does appear. (