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| I love this cover image for I Capture the Castle |
The castle is occupied by Mr. Mortmain, a 'one-book' author; his wife, Topaz, a former artists' model; his older daughter Rose; young son Thomas; and a fellow, Stephen, who lives with them and is sort of a hired hand even though he never gets paid. The story is told, or rather written in her journal, by Cassandra.
She starts her journal this way:
I write this sitting in the kitchen sink. That is my feet are in it; the rest of me is on the draining board which I have padded with our dog's blanket and the tea-cosy.
Irresistible.
I do, indeed, love that cover, Belle and those opening words are irresistible for sure. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this not too long ago. I'm sure, like you, I revisit the castle from time to time. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI must be the last person in the world to read this book!
DeleteRe the cover: There is something so delicious about peeking into a lighted window and getting a glimpse of someone else's life.
I just read it for the first time recently, Belle, so together we are the last.
ReplyDeleteSomeone has to be last. Glad to have the company.
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