Caravan

This is probably one of my favorite books ever! I read it in high school and have re-read it several times since, something I don't do often. If you have ever read Gilman's Mrs. Pollifax series you know they are quick and fun, but they are mediocre in comparison to Caravan. It is a jewel of a story!......more

Writing 2 stars (quite pedestrian) & storyline 3 stars. I did love this story no matter how preposterous it was. The book opens as Lady Teal is ruminating about her past life & the secrets she has kept. From life growing up as a carney kid, her lonely years at a boarding school and the harrowing lif......more

An elderly Caressa writes a letter to her daughter revealing past events that she kept secret once becoming Lady Teal, wife of Sir Linton. It was an intriguing look at an American girl in a pre-World War I world who grew up in a circus and later tried to become more "ladylike" after her mother saves......more

Really fun period adventure story with elements of magical realism. Second time I've read it - it's that good!......more

Would never have picked up on my own (had never even heard of it!) but was given to read by a co-worker while I awaited some library books. The beginning was interesting, the core of the story well-told though a bit too detailed (as in easy to glaze over the details given the description and amount......more