The Art of Standing Still - Penny Culliford
Book Cover: " Ancient stories bring a community together. Secrets threaten to tear them apart. One journalist has the power to expose it all.
Nothing much ever happens in Monksford. Still, Jemma Durham, an ambitious young reporter, dreams of the story that will take her from covering cow pat throwing contests at the Monksford Gazette to working for a prestigious national newspaper.
Then the town revives the tradition of the medieval mystery plays performed across England hundreds of years ago, and life in Monksford turns decidedly more interesting. With the town caught up in the compelling and ancient plays, Jemma goes undercover, taking the role of Mary Magdalene to record the experience for the Gazette.
As Jemma begins to uncover some of the town's secrets, she stumbles upon her big story the one that could be her ticket out of Monksford. But writing that story would mean betraying friendships and destroying careers. When Jemma begins to feel herself falling in love with Josh Wood, a fellow actor in the play, her decision to write the story isn't an easy one.
Jemma holds the power to change her life and the lives of those around her - but at what cost?"
The story takes place in England and has an "old world" flavor. Some mystery and intrigue, but a very light read. The characters were believable and likable. There was an underlying Christian theme about the book, as Jemma was not a believer in the beginning, but by portraying Mary Magdalene, she did a lot of research. Josh was a Christian and decided what he wanted to do with his life and Jemma was compelled to learn and understand about Christianity.
An okay read, but I don't think I would read anything from this author again. The book just didn't keep moving.
Finished: December 1, 2011
Nothing much ever happens in Monksford. Still, Jemma Durham, an ambitious young reporter, dreams of the story that will take her from covering cow pat throwing contests at the Monksford Gazette to working for a prestigious national newspaper.
Then the town revives the tradition of the medieval mystery plays performed across England hundreds of years ago, and life in Monksford turns decidedly more interesting. With the town caught up in the compelling and ancient plays, Jemma goes undercover, taking the role of Mary Magdalene to record the experience for the Gazette.
As Jemma begins to uncover some of the town's secrets, she stumbles upon her big story the one that could be her ticket out of Monksford. But writing that story would mean betraying friendships and destroying careers. When Jemma begins to feel herself falling in love with Josh Wood, a fellow actor in the play, her decision to write the story isn't an easy one.
Jemma holds the power to change her life and the lives of those around her - but at what cost?"
The story takes place in England and has an "old world" flavor. Some mystery and intrigue, but a very light read. The characters were believable and likable. There was an underlying Christian theme about the book, as Jemma was not a believer in the beginning, but by portraying Mary Magdalene, she did a lot of research. Josh was a Christian and decided what he wanted to do with his life and Jemma was compelled to learn and understand about Christianity.
An okay read, but I don't think I would read anything from this author again. The book just didn't keep moving.
Finished: December 1, 2011
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