aFrom page one, the book carries the reader back in time to England and America in the 1800s for a consistently interesting, entertaining tale filled with contrasting emotions of love and hatred, fear and courage, and hope and despair. Historical details of life in the 1800s are articulated throughout the story, which add depth and dimension like blended spices in a gourmet meal. Although there are several diverse settings and many key characters, they are all artfully developed and portrayed with much ease. Author Shirley ...
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aFrom page one, the book carries the reader back in time to England and America in the 1800s for a consistently interesting, entertaining tale filled with contrasting emotions of love and hatred, fear and courage, and hope and despair. Historical details of life in the 1800s are articulated throughout the story, which add depth and dimension like blended spices in a gourmet meal. Although there are several diverse settings and many key characters, they are all artfully developed and portrayed with much ease. Author Shirley A. Roe has clearly demonstrated her immense talent for storytelling in Of Dreams and Nightmares.a ~ Mary Jesse, author
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