Don’t you just love discovering new books? For today’s First Line Friday I’m featuring Courting Miss Amsel by Kim Vogel Sawyer.
I just finished listening to this one on Audible and will be sharing my review in my quarterly newsletter so be sure to sign up. I didn’t want to stop at the first line today so here’s the first paragraph (or two):
Walnut Hill, Nebraska
September 1882This certainly isn’t the way I imagined it.
Standing on the raised planked platform with her name – Miss Amsel – chalked in the flowing script across the center of the black-painted board behind her, Edythe searched the somber faces for any small sign of enthusiasm. Row upon row of unsmiling lips and apprehensive eyes greeted her. Her stomach trembled.
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“It was 2 p.m. on the afternoon of May 7, 1915. The Lusitania had been struck by two torpedoes in succession and was sinking rapidly, while the boats were being launched with all possible speed.” The Secret Adversary, by Agatha Christie. I love Agatha Christie and yes it is two sentences. The first sentence alone didn’t seem enough. 🙂
Sometimes that first sentence just isn’t enough. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Prologue
Paige’s Journal Entry
During my time away, I often thought of home.
Obsession by Rachel Trautmiller This novella is part of the boxed set Smoke and Mirrors: A Romantic Suspense Collection.
I wonder if those thoughts were positive or negative? Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I tried a new author whom Elaine Cooper recommended because she needs reviews, and I am really enjoying it! My first line is: “Young lady, my marital status is none of your concern.” from Secrets & Charades by Cindy Ervin Huff
Oooh I like that first line! I’ll have to check it out. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I enjoyed that book! It is fun to find new authors.
It was my first Kim Vogel Sawyer book (I think), but I know it won’t be my last. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I really need to get around to read a book by this author. 🙂
I thought the same thing for the longest time. I’m glad I finally got her into my reading schedule. 🙂
Love this author! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
She is clearly very talented. I’m looking forward to reading more. 🙂
First line from a book I finished recently.
Hillsdale, Michigan February 8, 1856 Midnight
In ten minutes, the westbound train would reach the town Euphemia Roper once vowed to never set foot in again.
From Laurie Alice Eakes “Collision Of The Heart”
I too have a habit of sharing more than one line. Oops.
I try to stick to the first line when I can, but some books have second lines that really make the first line pop or else clarify it in a way that gives it more power, as in this case.
Great first line(s)! I’m featuring Terri Blackstock’s “If I’m Found” on my blog today. Such a great read!