Here's mine from The Problem of the Green Capsule by John Dickson Carr:
It began, as a certain man remembered it, at a house in Pompeii. He never forgot the hot, quiet afternoon; the silence of the Street of Tombs broken by English voices; the red oleanders in the ruined garden, and the girl in white standing in the midst of a group in sun-glasses, as though in the midst of a group of masks.
The Friday 56 is a bookish meme sponsored by Freda's Voice. It is really easy to participate. Just grab a book, any book, and turn to page 56. Find a sentence that grabs you and post it.
Here's mine from The Problem of the Green Capsule by John Dickson Carr:
"I also trust that this removes some of Major Crowe's doubts as to my sanity or my good faith; and, before any more tempers are lost this evening, can anyone oblige me with a cigarette?"
I love the word crafting in your choices this week, so descriptive! Have a happy and healthy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lady D. You get a real sense of the scene.
ReplyDeleteHi Bev, I'm so happy you are hosting the Color Coded Reading Challenge again, I will definitely sign up! I'll look for the post and add it to my official challenge list. Thanks for letting me know!
ReplyDeleteGreat tease!! :)
ReplyDeleteAnja: Glad you're still interested!
ReplyDeleteThe Friday 56 made me laugh! To, in one sentence, admit someone doubts your sanity and ask for a cigarette is pure writing brilliance!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend!
Juli @ Universe in WOrds
Great descriptions in the opener...and the p. 56 shows an effort at a light hearted moment.
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I like the setting of this opening with the narrator looking back at the encounter. I will make a note of this book.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend.