Intro to The Scent of Water

May 2024 Goudge Readalong

The Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge with one of my little birds and pineapple doily.

“The lilacs had grown so tall that their branches hung over the wall and over the arch above the door. Four steps led up to the door and they were very worn in the middle.

What could be behind the door Mary couldn’t imagine. Not the world she knew.

The thicket of purple and white blossom, the door and the steps, were like a picture painted a long time ago…”

🌷 Elizabeth Goudge, The Scent of Water

Kicking off The Scent of Water

I’m excited for us this month of May - month of new beginnings - as we journey through this beautiful story of redemption.

Elizabeth wrote this novel after she wrote The Dean’s Watch. While the setting is a more modern post-war era, you will still find deep peace and comfort for the most broken of characters.

Find a copy

For those still thinking about it, there is still time to grab a copy of The Scent of Water! And do yourself a favor and grab some book darts while you are at it. 🎯

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