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The Age of Elegance Goes to War: May 2014
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The Age of Elegance Goes to War. In remembrance of The Great War during this centenary year, this blog will explore the intriguing social history of that tumultuous time. The first two of my Muskoka Novels – "The Summer Before the Storm" and "Elusive Dawn" – take place from 1914-1918. During my four years of research I accumulated a trunkful of notes, and will illuminate some of the more interesting and unusual tidbits, beginning with the Age of Elegance. Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Some of my characters en...
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The Age of Elegance Goes to War: Stepping Back in Time
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The Age of Elegance Goes to War. In remembrance of The Great War during this centenary year, this blog will explore the intriguing social history of that tumultuous time. The first two of my Muskoka Novels – "The Summer Before the Storm" and "Elusive Dawn" – take place from 1914-1918. During my four years of research I accumulated a trunkful of notes, and will illuminate some of the more interesting and unusual tidbits, beginning with the Age of Elegance. Thursday, April 2, 2015. Stepping Back in Time.
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The Age of Elegance Goes to War: My New Blog
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The Age of Elegance Goes to War. In remembrance of The Great War during this centenary year, this blog will explore the intriguing social history of that tumultuous time. The first two of my Muskoka Novels – "The Summer Before the Storm" and "Elusive Dawn" – take place from 1914-1918. During my four years of research I accumulated a trunkful of notes, and will illuminate some of the more interesting and unusual tidbits, beginning with the Age of Elegance. Monday, April 6, 2015. Lake Rosseau, Muskoka.
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The Muskoka Novels: July 2015
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Gabriele Wills shares photos, historical tidbits, and random thoughts about writing as she works on Book 4 in the Muskoka Novels series and other projects. Monday, July 27, 2015. The only ripples on the water were caused by me on my morning beach walk. Sublime! Monday, July 20, 2015. Just Another Muskoka Sunset. I'd love to experience more of these summer evenings in Gravenhurst. Monday, July 13, 2015. Friday, July 3, 2015. The Jeffrey - 1939 custom-built Greavette "gentleman's racer". Book 2 of The Musk...
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The Muskoka Novels: Fictional Moonglow Island
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Gabriele Wills shares photos, historical tidbits, and random thoughts about writing as she works on Book 4 in the Muskoka Novels series and other projects. Monday, August 10, 2015. There’s something about this rocky island that speaks to me. So I based my fictional Moonglow Island on it – one of the 4 owned by the Thorntons. The real island, Wistowe on Lake Rosseau, is part of a similar group. And as in the novels, they’re close to “Wyndwood”,. Find out more about Moonglow Island in Under the Moon. Autho...
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The Age of Elegance Goes to War: July 2014
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The Age of Elegance Goes to War. In remembrance of The Great War during this centenary year, this blog will explore the intriguing social history of that tumultuous time. The first two of my Muskoka Novels – "The Summer Before the Storm" and "Elusive Dawn" – take place from 1914-1918. During my four years of research I accumulated a trunkful of notes, and will illuminate some of the more interesting and unusual tidbits, beginning with the Age of Elegance. Wednesday, July 30, 2014. For links to the e-books.
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Author - The Muskoka Novels
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The Summer Before the Storm. The Summer Before the Storm. Gabriele is represented by literary agent Cassandra Rodgers of. T he Muskoka saga continues in Book 4. Watch for updates. Click on the photos below to find out about Gabriele's other novels. A Place to Call Home. Winners' Circle 5 Anthology. Her first novel,. A Place to Call Home. Her “Muskoka Novels” sprang from her love for that magical land of granite, pine, and water, which speaks to her soul. She’s also fascinated by the...Which is being used...
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The Summer Before the Storm - The Muskoka Novels
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The Summer Before the Storm. The Summer Before the Storm. This lovely novel transports you into an era of privilege and decadence, which is depicted with such intimate detail and subtlety, I can't fathom how Wills achieved it short of having a secret time machine. The story is perfectly paced and beautifully told from the views of the wonderful characters, many of which I now consider cherished friends. I can't wait to read the second book! Ashley Katsuyama, NY. Janet Porter, Lindsay, Ontario. Amid] the ...
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The Summer Before the Storm - The Muskoka Novels
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The Summer Before the Storm. The Summer Before the Storm. Gabriele would be delighted to teleconference or Skype with groups discussing the book. Readers' comments are always appreciated at info@mindshadows.com. Discuss the symbolism of storms. Discuss the roles of women in the Edwardian era, and how some of the female characters are trying to change those. How is the war changing their roles? Is Jack Wyndham an underdog or a villain? What role does Phoebe Wyndham play in the novel? Is it a useful device?