Laura Stanfill
I've always been a fan of books with a lot of chapters and Laura's has a lot of them (bless you, Laura). They help move the story along. And to have a story that is also beautifully told, well, Bingo! I was drawn in by the description of The Neighborhood Dames as "chock full of brave women who defy societal expectations [and] . . .a stirring exploration of friendship, music, and womanhood.” "What a ride! The kind of smart and snappy historical fiction that is a delight to sink into" Amy Stewart The characters –Violet, Minnow, George, Sally, and Matthew, all of them are essential to this story’s telling– prompted me to put the book down repeatedly and sigh over how good it is. The Neighborhood Dames is set in the early part of the last century and you know how I love time travel. All in all, an enchanting, satisfying read I highly recommend! Laura, tell us about where you live and what you love about it. I live in Portland, Oregon, in a quiet neighbo...
