tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post5435580804297780517..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Death of the author of a much-loved seriesNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-30686953813322643752013-10-01T10:48:36.172-04:002013-10-01T10:48:36.172-04:00Gosh, I should have told you. I'm sorry. Tlove...Gosh, I should have told you. I'm sorry. Tlove how their lives change as the years go on. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-25696259168683664432013-10-01T10:47:39.803-04:002013-10-01T10:47:39.803-04:00And thank you for leaving me a note. I love what y...And thank you for leaving me a note. I love what you wrote about the author.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-33443567884845314222013-10-01T10:47:06.667-04:002013-10-01T10:47:06.667-04:00I never read the JK books but I so love Amelia Pea...I never read the JK books but I so love Amelia Peabody. One of the best fictional characters ever. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-45054015554963746222013-10-01T10:10:27.730-04:002013-10-01T10:10:27.730-04:00Nan - I hadn't realised you were blogging agai...Nan - I hadn't realised you were blogging again! I haven't been around much myself this year, so I'd missed your posts. So glad to see you back. Wasn't it sad to hear about Elizabeth Peters - I've enjoyed the Vicky Bliss and Jacqueline Kirby books as well, but there's something quite unique about Amelia Peabody. I rather want to start over and read them all in order, something I've never managed up to now.GeraniumCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010199887691558717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-87607938519062156202013-09-27T17:15:05.185-04:002013-09-27T17:15:05.185-04:00At the moment I'm listening to CROCODILE ON TH...At the moment I'm listening to CROCODILE ON THE SANDBANK on audio for the umpteenth time. It's my way of honoring the memory of a great lady and terrific writer.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-61194787727871312912013-09-26T03:46:07.328-04:002013-09-26T03:46:07.328-04:00I had no idea that this had happened. She was suc...I had no idea that this had happened. She was such a funny, original, clever and versatile writer. Thank you for blogging this.<br /><br />SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-14206492207239579212013-09-25T23:44:53.364-04:002013-09-25T23:44:53.364-04:00The Jacqueline Kirby books were my favorites. Ano...The Jacqueline Kirby books were my favorites. Another author my mother shared with me. I'll have to give Amelia another try. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-63776536102677607732013-09-25T12:55:02.247-04:002013-09-25T12:55:02.247-04:00She is truly delightful, and she and Emerson have ...She is truly delightful, and she and Emerson have a great relationship. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-33124613449861585042013-09-25T01:37:21.206-04:002013-09-25T01:37:21.206-04:00I haven't read her books, but have added the A...I haven't read her books, but have added the Amelia Peabody ones to my to-read list; I like the premise of a female Victorian archaeologist. Thank you for highlighting her work and her life.HKatzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653570160517335758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-48054937741518376482013-09-22T13:36:07.758-04:002013-09-22T13:36:07.758-04:00Her heroine is just the best! I think you'd ge...Her heroine is just the best! I think you'd get a kick out of her.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-47078515210850051222013-09-22T13:35:44.936-04:002013-09-22T13:35:44.936-04:00I love that about the girl. The power of books!!I love that about the girl. The power of books!!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-20222417934522217132013-09-22T13:35:13.141-04:002013-09-22T13:35:13.141-04:00I love how you described her face. Wouldn't sh...I love how you described her face. Wouldn't she have liked your words. There are many, many mystery writers and fiction writers that I am discovering all the time who have been dead for a long time. There's a great quote - "the oldest books are still only just out to those who have not read them." Samuel Butler. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-71171806547648676772013-09-22T13:32:45.555-04:002013-09-22T13:32:45.555-04:00With a loud 'whew' from the parents that t...With a loud 'whew' from the parents that they all came through okay. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-73101525420751267592013-09-22T13:31:47.993-04:002013-09-22T13:31:47.993-04:00Didn't you read the Vicky Bliss series too? I&...Didn't you read the Vicky Bliss series too? I've never been a fan of gothic, paranormal, or romantic suspense. :<)) <br />I love your last sentence. The best praise an author could have.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-91314793687417774602013-09-22T05:27:29.294-04:002013-09-22T05:27:29.294-04:00I don't think I've read any of her books, ...I don't think I've read any of her books, Nan. She sounds like a very kind, industrious lady, and it is always sad learning about the death of someone whose work we liked so much.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-58324168460750533312013-09-21T22:12:07.870-04:002013-09-21T22:12:07.870-04:00Oh, so sad to read this, Nan. Elizabeth Peters'...Oh, so sad to read this, Nan. Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody books make up one of my all time favorite series. I've forgotten how many times I've re-read some of those books. Jeez, I'm sorry to hear the sad news.<br /><br />A friend's granddaughter was so influenced by these books that she is determined to become an Egyptologist when she grows up.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-8220703689749275712013-09-21T20:18:58.066-04:002013-09-21T20:18:58.066-04:00Rats. I know nothing about this author. But, her f...Rats. I know nothing about this author. But, her face is so clear and lovely. It seems that I would like her if I knew her more. How sad to be introduced at the end of her life, but at least you have brought her to my awareness.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-69574089737253339552013-09-21T16:42:39.553-04:002013-09-21T16:42:39.553-04:00I have enjoyed the Amelia books too, but haven'...I have enjoyed the Amelia books too, but haven't read all of them. I was sad when I heard of the author's death. And I too was horrified years after the fact to hear some of the things my teen aged children were up to when I thought them just having a nice time with friends......(But all's well that ends well!)Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-17654532321019414192013-09-21T15:46:40.571-04:002013-09-21T15:46:40.571-04:00Barbara Mertz/Michaels/Elizabeth Peters was one of...Barbara Mertz/Michaels/Elizabeth Peters was one of my favorite authors ever. I have enjoyed several books in the Amelia Peabody series, but I have not read them all. I first read her Barbara Michaels books, starting in junior high. AMMIE COME HOME was my initial venture into her gothic (sometimes paranormal) romantic suspense. I loved those type of books in my teens. There are also several of her Elizabeth Peters standalone books that I've read over and over. I fine it fascinating that she had her Ph.D. in Egyptology at the age of 23. Wow. I'm sorry to see her go, but she will be remembered by me forevermore. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-66580153980862677522013-09-21T14:21:23.239-04:002013-09-21T14:21:23.239-04:00I bet you'll love these books.
Boy I know wha...I bet you'll love these books. <br />Boy I know what you mean about kids talking about the past. I'd just as soon not know, even now. :<)))Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-45957747013937045112013-09-21T13:50:04.061-04:002013-09-21T13:50:04.061-04:00Nan...it is sad to lose a favorite author. I mus...Nan...it is sad to lose a favorite author. I must have not been reading you yet or else missed your earlier review, because the Elizabeth Peters series would definitely have gone on my TBR list (she will now). It must have been harrowing to read those parts from the teenagers' points of view as opposed to the mom when your own kids were teenagers. It was often troubling enough to listen to our four talk when they were first grown and gone and we'd get together for family events. Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://www.travelingrainvilles.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com