With my cold reaching its peak and today’s weather pattern repeating that of yesterday I spent the day seated indoors.
First I watched a recording of last night’s rugby World Cup match between England and Japan, then read “The Rajah’s Diamond” story from the Folio selection of Robert Louis Stevenson’s tales.
In a four part story, with humour and mystery the author traces the passage of an item of great wealth and its effect on the lives of a number of people with whom it comes into contact. We see that it is an object that tempts into crime and deception bringing no happiness.
Once again Michael Foreman’s illustrations capture the essence of Stevenson’s characters and events created in the author’s usual flowing prose.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s cottage pie and beef pie with boiled new potatoes; firm broccoli and cauliflower, crunchy carrots, and meaty gravy with which the Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the GSM.
Hope you feel better soon! The story sounds like one I would like to read. I haven’t read much Stevenson. Wonderful illustrations.
Thank you so much, Laurie
I hope you’re feeling better Derrick, perfect time for reading while you are sick. Jackie’s meal sounds delicious!
Thank you very much, Diane
Wonderful illustrations for what sounds like an interesting story. I hope you feel better soon!
Thank you very much, Merril. No horror in this one
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This looks like another riveting tale! I hope your cold runs its course quickly.
Thank you very much, Liz
Those drawings look like they are from the golden age of children’s book illustrations.
Yes. Thanks very much, Pat
There are lot worse things to do than read RLS on a rainy day.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal. We have gale force winds today
It sounds like a perfectly perfect day! Apart from the heavy cold.
Thank you very much, Sue
Such an interesting story. And the illustrations are fabulous!
Hope you feel better soon! Glad you stayed in on a rainy day…resting, getting lost in a book, and eating Jackie’s delicious comfort-food meal! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Carolyn X
I love this story, and the illustrations are fabulous.
Those summer colds are truly pesky; I hope you feel better, Derrick!
Thank you so much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
The fantastic drawings are certainly very captivating, Derrick …
Thank you very much, Ivor
Take care of yourself and apply regular helpings of TV sport and home cooking. It seems to be working. 🙂
Thank you so much, Quercus
Beautiful illustrations.
Thank you very much, Rosliene
Sounds like an interesting story. Colorful pictures! I hope you feel better soon.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
Lovely illustrations… I’m thinking he’s done many children’s books I’ve seen before? So familiar!
I think so, Julie. I have few more. Thanks very much
I am sure you will feel better soon. I don’t think I have read The Rajah’s Diamond. Will look it up. Cottage pie sounds delicious. I have only read about it. Thank you,
Thank you very much, Lakshmi
having a cold is no fun. keep mending! looks like a good story with beautiful drawings! dinner as always is yum!
Thanks very much, Wilma
Get well soon, Derrick! You don’t want to waste too much rugby watching time being ill!
Quite so, John. Thanks very much
Great story and wonderful illustrations!
Thank you very much, Luisa
It’s well deserved praise!
Please continue to take care of yourself, Derrick. Even after you feel better, your body is still susceptible to a relapse.
I haven’t read RLS is a mighty long time.
Thank you very much, GP
Most fascinating illustrations, Derrick, and I hope you feel better soon.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Hope you pick up soon
I will. Thanks very much, Gary
I’m sorry you have a cold, Derrick. I’m also stunned to hear about the gale force winds. I hope that both subside soon.
Thank you very much, Alys. They will
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Derrick. Colds are no fun. How is Jackie?
Thanks very much, Lavinia. Jackie is better. She had it before me
Gorgeous illustrations!
Thanks very much, Sheree
I’m sorry to hear that you’re unwell! I hope will pass soon! Those illustrations are beautiful!
Thank you so much, Ribana
I hope you’re feeling much better. I don’t know the story, but these are fine illustrations.
Thank you so much, Susan. Definitely on the mend