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A review by melissasbookshelf
Line by Line by Jennifer Delamere
4.0
What a great start to a new series! There were so many things about this book that I enjoyed. The characters were loveably flawed and yet were willing to change their preconceived notions. Alice is the intelligent woman who wants to be appreciated for her talents and wants independence. She vows to remain a spinster. Douglas is the self made man who has lifted himself up from poverty. He is extremely ambitious and is willing to do what it takes to get ahead including marrying a woman for the money and prestige she will bring to him regardless of how he feels about her.
It’s interesting that even as times change human nature doesn’t. I loved the Spinster’s Guidebook based on a real book. It offers some interesting advice and Alice proves that using that advice can have interesting consequences. The spiritual aspects were seamlessly woven into the story, especially that money in itself is not evil, it’s the love of money. I liked that Andrew Carnegie’s actual philosophy was included in the story. His philanthropy was amazing! I felt like both Carnegie and the fictional Miss Templeton, who is Alice’s mentor, served as voices of wisdom for both the main characters at critical points in the story. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next book in the series!
It’s interesting that even as times change human nature doesn’t. I loved the Spinster’s Guidebook based on a real book. It offers some interesting advice and Alice proves that using that advice can have interesting consequences. The spiritual aspects were seamlessly woven into the story, especially that money in itself is not evil, it’s the love of money. I liked that Andrew Carnegie’s actual philosophy was included in the story. His philanthropy was amazing! I felt like both Carnegie and the fictional Miss Templeton, who is Alice’s mentor, served as voices of wisdom for both the main characters at critical points in the story. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next book in the series!