Washington's Lady By Nancy Moser

Washington's Lady By Nancy Moser
It has been said that without George Washington there would be no United States. But without Martha, there would be no George Washington. He called her "my other self." Who was this woman who captured the heart of our country's founder? Martha Dandridge Custis was a wealthy, attractive widow and the mother of two small children when she was courted by, then married the French and Indian War hero. Her new life as Martha Washington took her through blissful times at Mount Vernon, family tragedies, six years of her husband's absence during the Revolutionary War, and her position as a reluctant First Lady.
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Rating: 5/5 Romance Level: Below Jane Austen

I fall instantly in love with every character Nancy Moser writes! It truley is as if you are inside the mind of Martha Washington. You hear so much about George Washington, but not much about Martha Washington! But it's true, without Martha, where would George have been? Without her loving support would he have become one of America's founding fathers?

Martha had quite a tragic life, and George and her were never "truely" alone together. I guess I never thought about them being tired, and not wanting to become President and first lady! They sacrificed so much, so that we could have the freedom we have today! He ultimatley gave his life for his country, and Martha her husband.

There is nothing inappropriate for younger eyes, other than a few refrences to war related subjects, and an "affair" with  George (it never came to anything, and I don't really think it was an affair, only that Martha was jealous) It is only refrenced to, and not discriptive.

All in all a must read for anyone who wants a glimpse into the life of Martha Washington.

Complete works of Jane Austen

Collected together in one volume, The Complete Novels show the development of Austen as a writer and social commentator. From the early optimism and youthful energy of Northanger Abbey to the quiet and subtle art of Persuasion, this collection reveals the breadth of one of the best loved novelists of all time.













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Rating 4/5
All of the novels (except one in my opinion) are well written, the romance is "Jane Austen" : ) Theres never anything too descriptive. This one may depend on your personal convictions, but I think its appropriate. It is a pretty hard read, I would reccomend it for 14+. In order to fully understand the book, you will need to give it your full attention. It isn't the kind of book you can put down and pick up every other page it has to be read chapter by chapter (again my opinion) The only book that was questionable was the Mansfield Park. Some may not be thrilled with the play in the book. Its supposed to be morally and ethically wrong. She does refuse to take part in it, and the play plot is never "really" stated, its only a vauge idea. But I've seen one of the movie adaptions, and it was pretty bad! It was NOT like that in the book! The purpose of the play-I think- was to show that she had a good moral compass. Overall, the books are good and clean. I didn't care for the last book, "Lady Susan" it was letters written back and forth between two people, and quite dull to me. Jane Austen's books are one of the those classic books that you "must" read before you die.

Interesting fact: The photo (above) is the only portrait we have of Jane Austen! Oh, and just so you know, I would NEVER reccomend reading the complete collection in one volumn! Its VERY overwhelming! But I do reccomend reading them seperatley!