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The Colour of Milk
The Colour of Milk
Author: Nell Leyshon
Mary, the spirited youngest daughter of an angry, violent man, is sent to work for the local vicar and his invalid wife. Her strange new surroundings offer unsettling challenges, including the vicar's lecherous son and a manipulative fellow servant. But life in the vicarage also offers unexpected joys, as the curious young girl learns to rea...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780062245823
ISBN-10: 0062245821
Publication Date: 12/26/2012
Pages: 176
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3.9 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Ecco
Book Type: Hardcover
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I was actually surprised at how much I liked this book. This is a very quick read and I finished it in a day. Part was due to the fact that it is not a very long book but part was due to the fact that I found the book really interesting. I really wanted to see what happened next.

I will say that I had to overlook the fact that it was written by the main character who is a farm girl that just learned to read and write. Some may find that irritating but I didn't find it so bad I couldn't stand the book.

It is a sad book so be prepared. Mary is an interesting character though who is quite matter of fact. I kept hoping something good would come her way but this isn't really a happy ending book. Either way I felt the story was well told.
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I could not set this book down. It was haunting and beautiful. I read in a few hours. Very short. I am still thinking about it a couple weeks later. I highly recommend this book if you like historical fiction.


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