Review: Pure Reading Pleasure...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 9, 2013
Charming novella from author Mona Hodgson, Dandelions on the Wind,[#1 of the Quilted Heart eNovella series], was pure reading pleasure.Characters with distinct personalities, realistic internal and relational conflicts that mattered to me, sensory descriptions,insights into farm and town life of the era;all worked together, capturing and keeping my interest.I cared about the young Danish immigrant, Maren. Rejected by her groom-to-be, losing her eyesight, yet gaining a heart of wisdom,"She knew what it was like to set off for the unknown... that of a dandelion on the wind."Darling 4 year old Gabi, who gladly and openly takes first Maren, then her own father to her heart.Rutherford Wainwright, who returns from ravages of 2 wars wanting his daughter and a welcomeyet not daring to believe it possible.Elsa Brantenberg, grandmother of Gabi, mother in law of Rutherford, employer of Maren;justified in her response to abandonment in her hour of need,yet needing now to extend the grace she had once preached to others.Authentic and appealing characters.I loved the sense of community surrounding the St. Charles Quilting Group gathering each Thursday at Elsa's farm.The inclusion of the children; the break from hard work; colourful personalities;faith exemplified and verbalized; care and support of each other.Beautifully drawn and descriptively visualized.*A well paced story, bringing us to a lovely conclusion.Dandelions on the Wind: The Quilted Heart Novella OneBending Toward the Sun: The Quilted Heart Novella TwoRipples Along the Shore: The Quilted Heart Novella ThreeThe Quilted Heart Omnibus: Three Novellas in One: Dandelions on the Wind, Bending Toward the Sun, and Ripples Along the Shore