Changing blogging domain and site

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Dear blogger friends, Lately, I had a few problems with the Blogger web site for my blog The Content Reader . I took this as a sign that I should finally create a web site of my own. I have been checking out other options, but could not get my act together. Finally, I have managed to create a basic web site with Wix, which I hope will be developed over time.  It has not been easy to find my way around. One thing one can say about Blogger is that it is easy to work with.  This site will no longer be updated Follow me to my new domain @  thecontentreader.com Hope to see you there.  Lisbeth @ The Content Reader
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Book Beginnings on Fridays and The Friday 56

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Hello, a little bit late for this meme, but I really do not want to miss it. This week I choose a book I have just finished. The Girl in Rose, Haydn's Last Love by Peter Hobday. The beginning comes from the Overture to the book, obviously following a musical work.


Book Beginnings on Fridays hosted by Rose City Reader
"Studying history is like reading by candlelight: it takes time for the eyes to become accustomed to the shadows."

The Friday 56 hosted by Freda's Voice
"Back at the house in Bedford Row Fanny, the maid, had raised the alarm and told the Master that Miss Rebecca had left the house early in the morning and got into a gentleman's coach. "
A review will follow on this book, which is well written, but most of it concerns the music world, which might not be such a bad case.

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  1. fredamans12 March 2018 at 18:17

    Sounds quite interesting! Have a great week ahead!

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    1. Lisbeth 13 March 2018 at 11:47

      Thank you Freda. I have not had time yet to look at the other contributions for last week, but will. Always enjoying to join.

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  2. @CatsandCoffee15 March 2018 at 17:04

    This looks right up my alley. I love fictionalized historical novels. And that cover!
    Here is a link to my Friday 56: https://coffeeandcatsblog.wordpress.com/2018/03/09/friday-56-59/#comments

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  3. Lisbeth 17 March 2018 at 11:47

    Thank you. I love these kind of books as well. You can always learn something about the people and the times.

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