num_pages: 372
description: Consider that your beau is like a coveted novel whose compelling first lines you've just begun to read. --A Gentlewoman's Guide to Love and CourtshipAt a rummage sale Heather a member of the Fireside Book Club discovers a turn-of-the-century romantic advice book written by a once-famous Smitten Vermont resident. When she shares the precious volume with her friends in the club they find clues about a hidden treasure rumored to be buried in their tiny town.As Heather Abby Lia and Molly take turns reading the book each projects onto it her own literary tastes. Heather sees it as a mystery. Abby discovers delicious dashes of Jane Austen. Lia sees in it the idealism of a bygone day. And Molly just wishes they'd made the book into a movie!One by one each of the women finds romantic love--often in spite of the historic book's advice. And in searching for the legendary gold the friends discover the best kind of treasure. The kind that brings hope and healing to each of their hearts.
language: English
title: Smitten Book Club
publisher: Thomas Nelson