About
this book:
“Anne is busy preparing for Christmas when she finds a delicate key among Aunt Edie's holiday decorations. Anne soon discovers that the key unlocks a cubby in the church's Advent cabinet, which contains a beautiful sapphire ring. Did it belong to her recently deceased great-aunt? If so, why was it locked away and not among Aunt Edie's jewelry? And why is Reverend Tom tight-lipped when Anne asks him about it? Her search for the truth uncovers new revelations about her beloved great-aunt and a trail of secrecy and intrigue that stretches from cozy Blue Hill to Philadelphia.
Meanwhile, Anne is delighted when Ben and Liddie agree to participate in the church's annual Christmas play, but the production is in jeopardy when costumes go missing and the director becomes ill. Can they overcome the obstacles to ensure that the show goes on?”
Series: Book #5 in the “Secrets of the Blue Hill Library” series. Reviews of #1 Here, #2 Here, and #3 Here! (The fourth book has not been reviewed yet.)
Spiritual Content- Set during Christmas; A few Scriptures are quoted & mentioned; Prayers; Church going, sermons/lessons, & a Nativity play; A few talks about God; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Many mentions of churches, church going, hymns/carols, sermons, reverends/pastors, Sunday schools, & a nativity play; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of those and events in the Bible & in first Christmas; A few mentions of thanking God; A few mentions of missions; A couple mentions of blessings; A couple mentions of miracles;
“Anne is busy preparing for Christmas when she finds a delicate key among Aunt Edie's holiday decorations. Anne soon discovers that the key unlocks a cubby in the church's Advent cabinet, which contains a beautiful sapphire ring. Did it belong to her recently deceased great-aunt? If so, why was it locked away and not among Aunt Edie's jewelry? And why is Reverend Tom tight-lipped when Anne asks him about it? Her search for the truth uncovers new revelations about her beloved great-aunt and a trail of secrecy and intrigue that stretches from cozy Blue Hill to Philadelphia.
Meanwhile, Anne is delighted when Ben and Liddie agree to participate in the church's annual Christmas play, but the production is in jeopardy when costumes go missing and the director becomes ill. Can they overcome the obstacles to ensure that the show goes on?”
Series: Book #5 in the “Secrets of the Blue Hill Library” series. Reviews of #1 Here, #2 Here, and #3 Here! (The fourth book has not been reviewed yet.)
Spiritual Content- Set during Christmas; A few Scriptures are quoted & mentioned; Prayers; Church going, sermons/lessons, & a Nativity play; A few talks about God; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Many mentions of churches, church going, hymns/carols, sermons, reverends/pastors, Sunday schools, & a nativity play; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of those and events in the Bible & in first Christmas; A few mentions of thanking God; A few mentions of missions; A couple mentions of blessings; A couple mentions of miracles;
*Note: Mentions of Santa.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: two ‘stupid’s; Many mentions of stolen items, thefts/crimes, & thieves; A few mentions of accidents, illnesses, & deaths; A few mentions of lies & lying; A few mentions of rumors; A couple mentions of embezzlement; A mention of cigarettes;
*Note: Mentions of books &
movies; A couple mentions of car brands.
Sexual
Content- Mentions of dating, couples, & breakups.
-Anne
Gibson
P.O.V. switches between them
269 pages
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P.O.V. switches between them
269 pages
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My personal Rating-
This was
such a calm, relaxing read! I so enjoy Guidepost mystery books, but I definitely
think this is my favorite series they’ve done. :)
I have a
feeling us book-lovers will agree with Anne in this quote:
“Wendy
gave her a quizzical look. “You know, you’ve got a whole building full of books
that she can read for free. I know she reads a lot, but I don’t think she’s
made her way through all of them yet.”
Anne assumed a mock lecturing tone, raising a finger for each point. “Number one: Books are always good gifts, no matter how many you already have or have access to. That’s just axiomatic.” Wendy rolled her eyes at Anne’s two-dollar word choice, so Anne amended, “Self-evident. Number two: There’s a big difference between borrowing a book and actually owning it. As a librarian, of course, I’m in favor of both. And number three”—her tone became warmer and more knowing—“I think this book in particular is one she’ll want to keep.””
Anne assumed a mock lecturing tone, raising a finger for each point. “Number one: Books are always good gifts, no matter how many you already have or have access to. That’s just axiomatic.” Wendy rolled her eyes at Anne’s two-dollar word choice, so Anne amended, “Self-evident. Number two: There’s a big difference between borrowing a book and actually owning it. As a librarian, of course, I’m in favor of both. And number three”—her tone became warmer and more knowing—“I think this book in particular is one she’ll want to keep.””
See y’all
on Monday with a new review!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
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