Monday, June 18, 2012

Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters

Cornelia Englehart is a lonely girl who drives people away with her knowledge of uncommon words. Who could blame her, when the only peers she socializes with are daughters of women who are just dying to spend time with her mother, a world famous pianist. Cornelia would love to spend some time with her mother as well, since Lucille Englehart is always touring the world or holed up in her piano room practicing for her next world tour. Cornelia feels like her life has no meaning, until Virginia Somerset moves next-door with her crazy dog Mister Kinyatta. Virginia also has a love for words, and tells great stories of her adventures around the world with her sisters, Alexandra, Beatrice and Gladys. Cornelia finds herself lost in the world of Virginia's past. Can Virginia help Cornelia come out of her shell, or will she hide behind words forever?
Cornelia isn't the only one who gets completely wrapped into Virginia's stories. I was completely enraptured with the tales, too. I could totally picture the souk in India, the hidden palace in Morroco and the Haughty club in England.Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters is a heart-warming read, one that I've poured through multiple times. I strongly suggest this book to anyone and everyone.

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