tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post5256276458382111911..comments2024-03-07T03:01:03.672-05:00Comments on roses over a cottage door: A View of the Harbour by Elizabeth TaylorDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-55835893414690786512012-03-14T19:58:28.616-04:002012-03-14T19:58:28.616-04:00I loved this - it's just so perceptive isn'...I loved this - it's just so perceptive isn't it? And so intelligent. Elizabeth Taylor blows me away every time. To think she spent her life hidden away in a little village and was 'just' a wife and mother with no real education and yet managed to produce novels like this...it takes my breath away.<br /><br />How creepy was Prudence though?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-46805156551735158412012-03-11T12:07:44.626-04:002012-03-11T12:07:44.626-04:00Vintage Reading, I'm counting on forgetting so...Vintage Reading, I'm counting on forgetting some of the details so I can enjoy it all over again one day. Lovely to hear from you, hope you're having as gorgeous a day as we are here...a high of 15C expected!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-84204681237290454652012-03-10T20:47:47.859-05:002012-03-10T20:47:47.859-05:00I read this a couple of years ago and I'd forg...I read this a couple of years ago and I'd forgotten some of the detail so your post prompted my memory. I liked this one.Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-60047409680662600792012-03-09T10:42:47.512-05:002012-03-09T10:42:47.512-05:00Sunday Taylor, Jane Gardam's books always grab...Sunday Taylor, Jane Gardam's books always grab my attention when I see them but so far a bookcase of other reads takes centre stage. You're so right...there are certainly enough good books out there to keep us entertained for many years to come!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-36114542778027255922012-03-09T10:14:23.791-05:002012-03-09T10:14:23.791-05:00Another review to pique my interest in Elizabeth T...Another review to pique my interest in Elizabeth Taylor's books. I will get to them soon. Right now I am reading "Old Filth" by Jane Gardam and "Restless" by William Boyd. I loved "Old Filth" and have also read the sequel "The Man in the Wooden Hat." So many good books out there...Thanks for your review.Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-18003427072579409152012-03-08T07:17:40.869-05:002012-03-08T07:17:40.869-05:00StuckInABook, It's a hive of activity over on ...StuckInABook, It's a hive of activity over on your blog lately! Looking forward to the discussion whenever you're able to roll it out.<br /><br />Claire, Taylor may not be your cup of tea but thanks for giving her a try. There is a rather creepy fellow in A Wreath of Roses who had me holding my breath a few times so perhaps that title would appeal more? A bit of the dark side!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-24373203631368728882012-03-07T19:47:36.357-05:002012-03-07T19:47:36.357-05:00I finally read my first Elizabeth Taylor (At Mrs L...I finally read my first Elizabeth Taylor (<i>At Mrs Lippincote's</i>) last week and though I'm rather indifferent to the book as a whole, I was definitely intrigued by Taylor's style and am looking forward to reading more of her work. Thanks to your lovely review, I think this is the one I'll move on to next!Claire (The Captive Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07430380065718826213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-68345062972781080692012-03-07T18:32:42.856-05:002012-03-07T18:32:42.856-05:00I am squinting and not reading this yet, because I...I am squinting and not reading this yet, because I need to read the book myself smartish - but thanks for contributing to the month I am supposed to be hosting (oops) and I will link back to this eventually!StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-27669261055599472462012-03-07T11:02:31.520-05:002012-03-07T11:02:31.520-05:00kristina, At first I felt sad about each Taylor no...kristina, At first I felt sad about each Taylor novel struck off of my tbr list but lately I've been feeling that rereads can only be an even richer experience. Lovely to hear from you!<br /><br />Penny, Oh good, hope you enjoy it!<br /><br />CrissCross, Welcome and thanks for stopping by! The Sleeping Beauty arrived at my house last month so I'm looking forward to it. My library carries Mrs Palfrey and that's it so you are lucky!<br /><br />Mystica, Greetings!<br /><br />FleurFisher, I am so pleased about your recent job offer! All the best to you and I hope you enjoy A View of the Harbour once you get to it.<br /><br />Laura, Oh thank you and yes, I will be at Simon's for the discussion with bells on!<br /><br />Audrey, Isn't that the best?! My Taylor collection is a mish mash of new and old but I own three copies of A Game of Hide and Seek. They just can't be passed up!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-8230919403674380222012-03-07T09:43:41.503-05:002012-03-07T09:43:41.503-05:00I collected some of her novels (in the Green Virag...I collected some of her novels (in the Green Viragos!) years and years ago but I never read this one. There's nothing nicer than reading a review like yours, immediately adding the book to your list, and then finding that you don't even have to go to the library in search of it1Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-68616057312419380632012-03-07T08:17:00.787-05:002012-03-07T08:17:00.787-05:00Superb review, Darlene, and thank you for linking ...Superb review, Darlene, and thank you for linking to it on the <a href="http://laurasmusings.wordpress.com/projects/elizabeth-taylor-centenary/" rel="nofollow">Elizabeth Taylor Centenary</a> page. I read this book ages ago, and I'm now rushing back to re-read some of your references. Glad you enjoyed, and hope to see you at next month's read.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219439074687598827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-64527548870512878952012-03-07T08:13:03.713-05:002012-03-07T08:13:03.713-05:00My copy is waiting on my bedside table, and you ha...My copy is waiting on my bedside table, and you have insipred me to read as soon as I can. Thank you!FleurFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096222149445024649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-77040402693513556852012-03-07T07:08:53.600-05:002012-03-07T07:08:53.600-05:00I like this review so much!I like this review so much!Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-75613966187595285912012-03-07T06:53:09.897-05:002012-03-07T06:53:09.897-05:00I recently read The Sleeping Beauty - my first Eli...I recently read The Sleeping Beauty - my first Elizabeth Tayor - which I thoroughly enjoyed, and now I'm searching for more of her work, so I was interested to read your review. What I read next depends on which (if any!) of her novels are in stock at my local library.Christine Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814026435889782750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-45121909712615068512012-03-07T05:37:43.838-05:002012-03-07T05:37:43.838-05:00Your recommendation is good enough for me! I'...Your recommendation is good enough for me! I've pulled it off the TBR bookshelves! :o) Great review!Pennyhttp://svh2.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-68307874170154724432012-03-07T03:09:54.209-05:002012-03-07T03:09:54.209-05:00Oh I absolutely loved this book. I reread it at th...Oh I absolutely loved this book. I reread it at the beginning of the year and was so glad I did! <br /><br />K xkristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892467118097087057noreply@blogger.com