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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Donbridge: The Ring, The Legend and The Midwife" by Rd Vincent.]
4 out of 4 stars
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In the historic rural town of Donbridge in the Hudson River valley, mysterious events are happening. A young girl gets pushed by an invisible hand in the forest, children vanish into thin air and a sudden plague of snakes threatens to destroy the whole town. In Donbridge: The Ring, The Legend & The Midwife (Donbridge Collection Book 1), author RD Vincent weaves a tale of mystery, miracles and the strength of a supportive community.
The story opens with Michael, Jasper and Mary at their grandmother's house on a snow day. As she cooks meals for the children, Grandmamma tells them stories related to certain morals she wants them to learn. What the children don't expect is that the stories are centered around magic and miracles that take place in Donbridge during the 1800s. The action centers around a magical ring, the legend of a vengeful witch and the miraculous powers of a beloved midwife. About one-third of the story happens in the present day, and the other two-thirds happen in Donbridge, as Grandmamma tells the story and the children ask questions.
Mr. Vincent's past cooking column experience is evident in the descriptions of meals and recipes included in the story. From the description of the book, I expected the tale to be more centered around different foods. While there are many foods mentioned throughout the story, they are more like place settings than centerpieces. Twenty recipes for the entrees and desserts in the tale are included at the end of the book.
Readers who prefer deep character development in their novels will enjoy Donbridge: The Ring, The Legend & The Midwife. Mr. Vincent paints vivid verbal portraits of the players which are further explored in each main part of the story. The relationship between Michael and his grandmother feels authentic, and it is easy to visualize the midwife, the witch and the other players living in Donbridge in the 1800s. I felt invested in the outcome of each of them.
I rate Donbridge: The Ring, The Legend & The Midwife 4 out of 4 stars. The stories are creative, the plot flows at a pleasant pace and the book appears to be professionally edited. Many of the characters are endearing. The icing on the cake is how Mr. Vincent brings together all the elements of the story to bear on the ending. He is a masterful story teller. If you like this book, look forward to the other two installments planned for this series.
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4 out of 4 stars
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In the historic rural town of Donbridge in the Hudson River valley, mysterious events are happening. A young girl gets pushed by an invisible hand in the forest, children vanish into thin air and a sudden plague of snakes threatens to destroy the whole town. In Donbridge: The Ring, The Legend & The Midwife (Donbridge Collection Book 1), author RD Vincent weaves a tale of mystery, miracles and the strength of a supportive community.
The story opens with Michael, Jasper and Mary at their grandmother's house on a snow day. As she cooks meals for the children, Grandmamma tells them stories related to certain morals she wants them to learn. What the children don't expect is that the stories are centered around magic and miracles that take place in Donbridge during the 1800s. The action centers around a magical ring, the legend of a vengeful witch and the miraculous powers of a beloved midwife. About one-third of the story happens in the present day, and the other two-thirds happen in Donbridge, as Grandmamma tells the story and the children ask questions.
Mr. Vincent's past cooking column experience is evident in the descriptions of meals and recipes included in the story. From the description of the book, I expected the tale to be more centered around different foods. While there are many foods mentioned throughout the story, they are more like place settings than centerpieces. Twenty recipes for the entrees and desserts in the tale are included at the end of the book.
Readers who prefer deep character development in their novels will enjoy Donbridge: The Ring, The Legend & The Midwife. Mr. Vincent paints vivid verbal portraits of the players which are further explored in each main part of the story. The relationship between Michael and his grandmother feels authentic, and it is easy to visualize the midwife, the witch and the other players living in Donbridge in the 1800s. I felt invested in the outcome of each of them.
I rate Donbridge: The Ring, The Legend & The Midwife 4 out of 4 stars. The stories are creative, the plot flows at a pleasant pace and the book appears to be professionally edited. Many of the characters are endearing. The icing on the cake is how Mr. Vincent brings together all the elements of the story to bear on the ending. He is a masterful story teller. If you like this book, look forward to the other two installments planned for this series.
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This to is a great book. The setting is unique The story telling of the grandmother is excellent. There is a challenge between good and evil. The children are enchanted by their grandmother's expertise of telling these stories. Although Donbridge is a secret place. It has many stories by the grandmother that help brings this Mysterious place to life. There is magic and three grandchildren that are caught up in all this drama. It is a fantastic book to read.
