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Dame Maggie Salisbury

Dame Maggie Salisbury

Greetings, fellow Shelfarian. I'm a prolific but very picky reader. I only think one out of every 25 or so books that I read is excellent, and will reliably give those five stars. There may be some appallingly lousy titles on my "plan to read" shelf, but this is unintentional: if I read them and find them not above mediocre, they will vanish... more »
  • Blue Ridge Mountains, VA, USA
  • member since April 23, 2007

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  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    Isn't Nurse a wonder? What would we do without her and her TB? I'm thrilled to hear of your improved convalescence. If that's how you spell it.

    Posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    Bolter.

    Posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jerseygirl / Dame Constance (Oodles) Oxford-Whapdoodle, D.C., B.C., D.C.A.

    Jerseygirl / Dame Constance (Oodles) Oxford-Whapdoodle, D.C., B.C., D.C.A. says

    I just noticed that we're not friends...do forgive me for that oversight.

    Posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Dame Daisy Barksby-Pryce

    Dame Daisy Barksby-Pryce says

    Darling, Your interview was a hoot! Clunky shoes, indeed! I do hope the charity shop appreciated them.

    Posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • The Lady Stoat

    The Lady Stoat says

    My dear girl. What are you wearing? And what is that on your face? Oh, it's worse that I was led to believe. And you were such a good, sweet, unspoiled creature before Terence got hold of you. Poor Reverend Sturgeon is beside himself. Here, take my Ponds cold cream.

    Posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    Yes, indeed - and there are forebodings of his fall indeed, only he doesn't seem to believe in them very much.

    Posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    Did I miss something? Isn't he on top of the world?

    Posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    Yes, I adored "Castle." How silly I was to doubt you all.

    Posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    His fall?

    Posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    We miss you! How's the ol' spinal column?

    Posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    The solution to the crime is the very last thing you would have suspected.

    Posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sir Magnus Ramping-Fumitory

    Sir Magnus Ramping-Fumitory says

    I don't believe I've read Fauna and Family! All I remember is the short story where they all go back to Corfu years later, and Margo gets trapped in the loo -- Mother decides the plumber's attacking her -- mayhem.

    Posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sir Esmé Bassington-Bassington, KBE

    Sir Esmé Bassington-Bassington, KBE says

    VIA ROYAL MAIL

    Dear Dame Margaret,

    In recognition of your outstanding participation in Anglophiles Anonymous throughout the year, The Queen has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the founding of said fellowship, to give order for your appointment to the rank of Dame Commander of the Most Literate Order of Anglophiles.

    Please allow me to extend my congratulations.

    Yours sincerely,

    Sir Esmé Bassington-Bassington, KBE
    Central Chancery for the Orders of Knighthood
    St. James's Palace, London SW1

    Posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    Dearest, I've had the First One on my list forever. I really must take things in hand! xxoo

    Posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lady Dixie

    Lady Dixie says

    I'm so glad you enjoyed it. You must read "Miss Buncle's Book." Just delightful in the vein of dear Miss Read and the divine Barbara Pym. I can't wait to hear what you think of the Bronte biography. If it's the Barker one, I think it one of the best bios I've ever read.

    Hope you're on the mend!
    XXX

    Posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    Did you have a Merry Christmas, dearest?

    Posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    What wonderful news! She's a miracle worker.

    Posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Dame Lady Hermione ffotheringhay-ffeatherstonehaugh DCA ,RAC etc

    Dame Lady Hermione ffotheringhay-ffeatherstonehaugh DCA ,RAC etc says

    (eavesreading shamelessly) I preferred Cakes and Ale to The Painted Veil. Is a rounder someone with round heels ? What we'd call the town bike. I don't really see Rosie as that, she's a bit more discriminating-she only goes with men she likes, even if she doesn't love them.She's very generous in that way. Remember Philip saying that she didn't incite jealousy-that one wouldn't derive any less pleasure from a refreshing pool of water knowing that many others had been in it before one ?

    Posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lady Dixie

    Lady Dixie says

    Heal well, darling! Your books are on their way.
    XXX

    Posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Nurse Carrion-Fowles

    Nurse Carrion-Fowles says

    (entering with a steaming cauldron of tittlebat broth on a gurney)

    Yes, yes, dearie, it's me come at last. No, no, don't try to get up, you'll only strain yourself. I knows yer glad to see me. Now what have we been doing with ourselves? Dear oh dear oh dear. Ah, Gerald. There you are. Just tighten those straps if you would. Thank you. Oh, look, Gerald, look at those tears of gratitudge. She knows help's come at last, she does.

    Posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )