The Hidden Hand ~ A Bookworm's Calendar

Heavy banks of thick clouds hover just overhead, the sky itself is hidden away. We won't see it until March. The world is painted in indistinct shades of white, gray, and brown, from the sky to the trees to the ground.

Most people hate February. But I like it. It's soothing, quieting, and the perfect time to curl up with a good book, some quiet music, and a nice warm mug of Chai. If you happen to think that February has to be gray and boring, then I suggest you check out this month's book. It was chosen just for you to cure the February blues.

The book for this month is The Hidden Hand. And I have to say, of all the books I've featured so far, this is my favorite. It's a complex, intricately woven historical adventure story. Featuring everything necessary to a really good adventure:  villains, the  Mexican-American war, Highway men, estranged relations, and deep dark secrets.

I guarantee you will not be able to put this one down. It's about 500 pages long, and every page is full of new twists and turns. I guess my favorite thing about this book is the realization that no matter how difficult and impossible things seem, there is always a plan. And behind the scenes there is an Almighty Hand, hidden, yet working for our greater good.

Please read it. I guarantee, you won't regret it. : )

Music is an absolute necessity on chilly grey days, or any day for that matter. But music is even more fun as a backdrop to reading. This CD is a perfect match to the Hidden Hand. It's been created just for Virginia, where our story just happens to be set. I love how they stuck to the original Appalachian style music, much of which contains remnants of the Celtic music loved by the original Appalachian settlers.





Grab your book, turn on your music, and brew yourself your favorite cup of tea. Look up at those grey February clouds and enjoy the peace.






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