Yellow Crocus
Laila Ibrahim
Lake Union, Seattle - 2014
Chapter 1
April 14, 1837
Mattie lay curled around the the warm shape of her son when the unwanted messenger knocked. She stayed on her pallet, reluctant to end this precious time, and listened to the sound of quiet snores coming from her grandfather. She gazed at Samuel, pressed her nose close against his soft neck to take in his sweet baby scent. She gently wiped the glistening sweat away from his damp forehead and gave him a tender kiss upon his temple. Another intrusive knock struck the door. Mattie got up. Cradling Samuel so close that she could feel warm puffs against her breast, she shuffled across the packed dirt floor. Though she expected this visitor, had anticipated a knock for weeks, she dreaded this moment.
Once she opened the door, her life would be forever divided into before and after.
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What do you think? Would you read on.
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This intro leaves me very curious. Who is the visitor? Enjoy Judy
ReplyDeleteThanks I hope I will and then review it later.
DeleteNow that's a teaser! I would read more -- if only to find out who was at the door and why
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't tell much of the story, but I hope it will be a good one.
DeleteWhat a pretty cover...and GREAT teaser! I'm adding this one too my list!
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I have Accidents of Marriage on my TBR list!
DeleteThat opening is really a teaser, lol! I want to know more.
ReplyDeleteI hope the story continues to be as good as the first paragraph.
DeleteOh, wow, now I must know more! And I love the gorgeous cover, too. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteThe cover is beautiful! I hope to finish soon and write my review.
DeleteI already feel for the woman and am dreading her opening the door too. :-( This sounds like it will be a good one!
ReplyDeleteI am hoping that I like the story too!
DeleteI'm interested in why she expected this visitor, but I think would need to know more about the overall premise of the book before deciding.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by today!
Mattie is the enslaved wet nurse for the soon to be born Lisbeth Wainwright in antebellum Virginia. I am hoping for a good story, though probably will be sad too.
DeleteThe book's title and cover attracted me, and the opening definitely made me want to know more, but I also dreaded what happened next. I'm intrigued.
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I have added your featured book to my list of books I want to read. I am hoping for a good one here. Time will tell,
DeleteI'm not familiar with this author, so I'd want to keep reading. Hope you enjoy the book!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of the author either, but chose the book to fulfill a challenge I joined. Sounds strange, I know, but that's how I roll sometimes. I am hoping I enjoy the story also.
DeleteIt would sound interesting if I were in a historical mood. Maybe when that cycles around.
ReplyDeleteIt is set in antebellum Virginia. So it is historical. I seem to be reading a lot in that vein lately.
DeleteNot my genre, but this sounds good.
ReplyDeleteI would keep on reading. This book has been on my shelf for too long.
ReplyDeleteYou should try it, I finished it the next day. It was really good.
DeleteWhat great suspense in that opening paragraph. I also liked the touching mother and baby descriptions. I'd like to know more.
ReplyDeleteIt is a really good story. I enjoyed it a lot. The writing is good in my opinion.
DeleteTerrific opening. I wonder what happens.
ReplyDeleteIt is very good, Paulita. I am glad I took the time to read this one.
DeleteSounds like a profound moment in time, I'm hooked. Have a happy Halloween! kelley—the road goes ever ever on
ReplyDeleteSet in pre- Civil War Virginia, it has lots of profound and heart-wrenching moments. I liked it a lot.
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