A Rumpole Christmas. I thought I had read every Rumpole book and short story multiple times. So I was delighted to find this lovely hardcover with five previously unread short stories at the Dollar Store.
Quote:
Originally Posted by covingtoncat73
I also may have to break down and finally read "American Uprising." Good: your ancestor is featured in a book about a historical incident.
Bad: your ancestor is the villain of the piece.
Good: it is a good book.
Bad: your ancestor is deservedly the villain of the piece.
|
While doing genealogical research I came across a letter written by Sam Houston in the 1830's in which he refers to my direct ancestor as 'the biggest snake in Texas'. Oh well, we can't all be descended from history's heroes.