It's Tuesday . . . time for . . .
First Chapter ~ First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, now hosted by Vicki at I'd Rather Be At The Beach, where bloggers post the first paragraph(s) of a book they are currently reading or planning to read sometime soon.
Part One
The Shore
Chapter One
They'd driven all the way to Mr. Styles's house before Anna realized that her father was nervous. First the ride had distracted her, sailing along Ocean Parkway as if they were headed for Coney Island, although it was four days past Christmas and impossibly cold for the beach. Then the house itself: a palace of golden brick three stories high, windows all the way around, a rowdy flapping of green-and-yellow-striped awnings. It was the last house on the street, which dead-ended at the sea.
What do you think? Would you continue reading?
I am reading this novel for an upcoming book club meeting. The opening scene piqued my curiosity: a father and daughter out for a drive. Who is Mr. Styles, and why is the father nervous? I'm about half-way through the book now, and I'm thoroughly engaged, enjoying the story and its look at people from different backgrounds. The historical setting and interesting characters are sure to spark a lively book club discussion.
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