Every Monday, I pull out a meaningful quote from one of the great books or articles I’m reading and share it with you. I invite you to look for inspirational words in what you read and share them each week in the comments.
My quote this week comes from “Green Dolphin Street” by Elizabeth Goudge (1944). This is a work of fiction, and I’m not all the way done with it, though I know the ending from seeing the movie during my teens. This is a favorite book of two special people I know: my mom and my friend Julieanne. Being on vacation last week, and wanting a book to read, I scoured my mom’s bookshelf, settling on this book. I had tried to read it last spring, but didn’t have time. Now that I’ve started it, I don’t care how much time I have, I’m going to finish it. I’m loving it so far.
About the book, and this from the dust jacket: “Green Dolphin Street is historical romance at its finest — brisk with the savor of the sea, vivid in its evocation of the Channel Islands and rustic New Zealand in the 19th century. It is a sweeping novel that delves into the emotions of a man and two women to tell a richly satisfying story — one you will not quickly forget.” This book quickly became a bestseller and inspired a major motion picture.
On to the real food quote from the book, showing the real food lifestyle of the two women in the book, sisters Marianne and Marguerite:
But there was nothing austere about the food. The Le Patourels were drinking fragrant coffee frothing with rich cream out of cups of exquisite French china, scarlet and blue and gold. There was a huge home-cured ham, palette, upon the table, eggs, butter and preserves, dishes of fruit, crisp rolls, and a home-made bread-cake called galette, of a thick, spongy consistency that was most satisfactory filling.
Another quick food quote from the book. Marguerite (who is still a girl where I’m reading) loves food. On her birthday, she told her sister, Marianne, that she was looking forward to drinking lots of raspberry wine at her birthday lunch. Marianne, said, “You are a greedy girl.” And Marguerite replied, “I am not greedy, but I like raspberry wine.” Very logical!
Have you read this book or seen the movie? What do you think? Please share in the comments – and if you’re quick on the draw, I’d love for you to share a snippet of something you read this week that inspired (even angered!) you this week. Be sure to state the title and author, and/or give a link if appropriate. I am looking forward to reading your gems!
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You describe this book so well that it makes me want to read it! I can “hear” how wonderful it is. Most excellent! I have really enjoyed reading on your website this evening. So much wonderful information. Thank you, Wardeh.
Wardeh, this is a simply wonderful book. I read it many years ago, but would consider reading it again someday when I’m finished with a million other books I want to read. Right now I am reading “The Good Earth” by Pearl Buck. It’s a great read also.
Wardeh, I’m so happy to hear that you are finally getting the time to read “Green Dolphin Street”! After all these years, it is still my favorite book of all times. Very little compares, and some day, I’d love to read other books by Elizabeth Goudge. She is an excellent writer, a bit more deep than some of the popular fiction these days, but very good. Enjoy and have fun!
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Oh, thank you Wardeh, Julianne, and Wardeh’s Mom for the recommendation! That book sounds like a good one.