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September 05, 2008
Alice's Tulips
(Originally published by Nattie on August 6, 2004)
Alice's Tulips by Sandra Dallas was another wonderful read. The story is set in the Civil War on a small farm in Iowa. The story is told by letters from Alice to her sister, Lizzie. Woven into this story are Civil War quilt designs, the story of a young girl trying to live with her mother-in-law while her new husband is at war, struggles, murder and life.
Alice is a young and immature bride when the story begins, but by the end of the book she has become a very mature woman, all while waiting for her darling husband to come home to her. The story is very one-sided being told by Alice, but it is an interesting way to tell the tale. I really enjoyed it.
You will come to love the cast of characters—even the crotchety mother-in-law who doesn't seem to like Alice very much. It gives a wonderful view of how life must have been for the women during the Civil War as they tried to keep the home fires burning, keep food on the table and keep their farms running.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical fiction or quilting.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
Posted by Nattie's Daddy at September 5, 2008 08:33 AM