Fog on her glasses
From the still steaming tea
A book in her hand
As she casually reads.
She's deaf to the world:
The book's all she can hear.
She's completely lost now,
Or perhaps she is found
In this strange paper world
That's far from the ground.
- Unknown -
Sweet friends, boil some water,
add your favorite tea to a well-loved tea pot,
pull your favorite tea cup from the shelf,
grab a soft blanket,
and settle down for a little bit of quiet time
with a book that is sure to put a smile on your face.
Tea Shop Folly
by
Carrie Francett Pagels
Almost destitute, Lilly has run out of hope
when she inherits her great-aunts home-
but it's not the Tea Shop that a handsome young gentleman thinks it is.
Lilly's inherited house is crammed full of tea cups.
Theo, a Soo Locks engineer, visits frequently
in the hopes he will find the perfect antique tea cup for his mother
and is charmed by the lovely 'Shoppe owner.'
Lilly can't turn the bachelor away when he persistently pursues her aunt's collection,
which she's trying to pack up and remove from her house.
Is the man only interested in the tea cups, or in her?
When Theo begins referring people to Lilly,
and the genuine Tea Shoppe owner sets the police on Lilly
"What he needed was a good strong cup of English tea -
like his grandmother used to make,
God rest her soul."
{ Tea Shop Folly - pg. 9 }
"Lilly pressed a hand to her chest.
Was a man - this man - actually bringing her flowers?
She gestured to the chair on the other side of the small table,
covered by that day's assortment of tea cups."
Tea Shop Folly
is a tea cup courtship novella.
There are only 95 pages in this sweet little book
which makes it perfect for enjoying one afternoon.
As the days turn to autumn coolness
you can curl up by the fire with Tea Shop Folly
and lose yourself in a world of delightful tea cups and tender romance.
If you have read a novella than you know
that often there are little bits and pieces left out of the story,
but this leaves room for the readers imagination to dive into whimsical oceans
and walk down charming pathways.
Carrie offers her readers a beautiful romance that is clean and fresh,
delightful characters that have integrity,
and a touch of history that is fascinating.
The lovely Carrie gave me a copy of Tea Shop Folly to read and review.
Please know that all thoughts are my own
and I was not required to give a positive review.
You can find this book on amazon.com
"Lilly pressed a tea cup into Theo's hand,
and the warmth of her fingers sent a thrill through him.
Her eyes widened slightly,
as they stood on the landing outside his mother's room."
{ Tea Shop Folly - pg. 76 }
The secret to a well balanced life
is a cup of tea in one hand
and a book in the other.
- Unknown -
I love nothing more than a rainy day
with a blanket,
a cup of tea,
and a good book.
- Unknown -
Have a splendid and extra beautiful weekend,
sweet friends!
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