The Gown of Glory

"The Gown of Glory" by Agnes Sligh Turnbull was a recent read that I so enjoyed. Similar to the small-town hominess of the Mitford series, this old book is about a minister, his family and the happenings of their town. Set in the late 1800's in the east, this simple story contains glimpses of church luncheons, 4th of July festivities, sweet back porch scenes, and birthday surprises with sprinklings of Wordsworth and nuggets of wisdom mixed throughout. It tells of the struggles and blessings of the Lyall family, the heartaches and joys of being a minister, and the sorrows, sin, and compassion of the little town of Ladykirk. A perfect summer read . . .