12/8: hooked again

A few weeks ago, I downloaded another one of Persephone's e-books; this time it was Mariana by Monica Dickens (a great grand-daughter of Charles).  I would read a bit now and then at night, but I think I was too tired to be a good reader.  I was also a little surprised because the description I had read made the book sound more light-hearted than it turns out to be.  After such a fitful, wary start, today I was able to do some reading during quality time today, and now I'm swallowed up in this novel's world.   It took me longer to reach this state than with other Persephone titles, but here I am again, glad that Persephone Books makes under-appreciated gems available once more.