We rejoin Sherlock and Dr. Watson for the final chapter of our story. Most importantly, we receive a sum-up of the adventure by Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Oh how we love even a glimpse into the mind of a man like Sherlock Holmes. Enjoy!By EmilyGrace Jones

We finally rejoin Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and our own Jefferson Hope. With this chapter, we discover the rest of the story of what happened in London leading up to the murders of Enoch Drebber and Joseph Stangerson.By EmilyGrace Jones

Our team has escaped the city, but will they escape those that will surely come after them? Either way, their lives will never be the same after this. Listen in to find out what happens to John and Lucy Ferrier and our Jefferson Hope.By EmilyGrace Jones

And so the countdown begins. 30 days left, now 29 and then 28... but oh, how quickly the days slip away! Soon the days of grace will will be gone and then What will John and Lucy do??By EmilyGrace Jones

By now I’m sure you’ve realized the connection between Part I and Part II - pretty masterful, right?? Well, today the plot thickens in the beautiful Utah valley. Enjoy!By EmilyGrace Jones

I hope you have recovered from such an abrupt plot change. And that’s exactly what enters into this chapter: hope. Hope in the form of Jefferson Hope - our story’s hero and antagonist all rolled into one. Enjoy this introduction to him!By EmilyGrace Jones

Ready for a surprise??? If you’ve never read this story before, this next chapter will come as a surprise, but I promise you, you’re still in the right story. Enjoy!By EmilyGrace Jones

What will Sherlock Holmes do with these new revelations of Mr. Joseph Stangerson? What pieces of the puzzle will be revealed?And how will Sherlock use every piece to his advantage, bringing him closer and closer to the complete solution of the mystery?By EmilyGrace Jones

A case is never as cut and dry as you would hope, is it? Today Mr. Gregson takes a stab at the case and uncovers valuable information. Ah, but which direction will it take our venerable detective?By EmilyGrace Jones

Today we find our detective in a run in with a mysterious woman....she’s definitely not a bird or a plane but she could very well be someone other than she seems. Enjoy the next chapter!By EmilyGrace Jones

It’s just like a genius to show off. Today we and Dr. Watson learn just how much small observations add up and how much fun it is when you (or Sherlock Holmes rather) don’t have all the pieces. Yet...By EmilyGrace Jones

And now that we have been fully introduced to Sherlock Holmes, who would Sherlock be without a mystery??? I give you, the Lauriston Garden Mystery!By EmilyGrace Jones

Sherlock Holmes and John Watson have met and enter 221B Baker Street, a flat and yet a character so strongly in its own right that there are references and parodies every which way you turn. And so, their home is established and we also get a glimpse into Sherlock Holmes’ vast array (and lack thereof) of knowledge. Enjoy the next installment of A S…

For those of you who have never read any Sherlock Holmes books before, hold on to your hats. As one of the most recognizable characters of all time, we know what to expect, and yet, he is still fascinating to behold. Enjoy this first installment of A Study in Scarlet.By EmilyGrace Jones

We've transitioned into the new year and so I have a story all about the beauty of life and new beginnings waiting for us right around the corner. The Velveteen Rabbit is a beloved story from my childhood and likely from yours too. I remember how, as a child, I used to play with my own toys and dream of what it would be like if they were real. As I…

Can you believe it?!!? I mean, REALLY, can you believe that this is the final chapter of The Enchanted April??? Can you even handle it? I mean, I barely can and I'm only the one on this side of the screen. It is as beautiful, elegant and just as awkward as you have come to expect of our incredible ladies. I promise you will not be disappointed.…

There are many strands of the story and as we are winding things up, we must find a place for each of these strands. With the beauty of last week's chapter - Rose's husband appearing, as if from thin air - that is one major strand of the story finding a home, and yet, you will see the end of the strand still has a few untucked mini strands still to…

This chapter a short one, but packs quite a wallop. Even so, it is the chapter you've been waiting for - even if you didn't realize it.By EmilyGrace Jones

Today with The Enchanted April, we see an incredible moment - maybe not beautiful and graceful, but a moment nonetheless. If it's been a few days since you listened to Chapter 18, let me remind you that it ended with Mr. Briggs catching sight of Lady Caroline, and instantly he is struck dumb by her beauty. Finally, after pages and pages of hearing …

After the shock of the last chapter, Rose needs something to revive her. Thankfully, she is delivered exactly what she needs, with a few additional moments of wonderment and awe. In case you needed even more charm in your life, we even explore the phenomenon touched on a few chapters ago: when you are nice to others, smiling, talking and laughing, …

This week, we again get to spend time with Mrs. Arbuthnot - funny to still call her by her formal name after all these months. Rose, we get to spend more time with Rose Arbuthnot. As a contemplative introvert, I love spending time with Rose. I know what it is like to hem and to haw, to reason it out and then take it all back again. I think that is …

This chapter we check in with three of our ladies, but my favorite part is that we get to spend some time with Mrs. Arbuthnot. It's been a while since we've checked in with her, as Mr. Wilkins likes to say about her, she is the most retiring of the four ladies. The tenderness of her heart for her husband keeps her hidden away. But with the time and…

This week our chapter focuses of the character of Mr. Wilkins. It is true that last week we had a peek into the antics of Mr. Wilkins (through no fault of his own) but this week we get a chance to glimpse into the mind of the dear man. Like men of his kind, his ultimate goal is to build the clientele of his law practice. While this brings out the m…

This week brings the entrance of Mr. Wilkins and he starts to change the dynamics of the castle simply with his male presence and perspective. I know there are "things" that I avoid because they are complicated or would be a bother to others; my husband, however, ignores the over-thinking part and just does those "things." Ah, the difference betwee…

Chapter 13 brings with it the beauty of San Salvatore. I love this one - it’s a quiet chapter and the movement our ladies are experiencing is so deep-rooted and internal that it is difficult to see unless you can peek into their minds - lucky for us, this is a book and we can. Mrs. Wilkins, already thriving and awake, was just the tip of the iceber…

Chapter 12 brings with it the end of the first day at San Salvatore and the bringing together - for the first time ever – of the four ladies who will share the next month together. On this evening, personalities begin to emerge and interactions set the tone for their upcoming evening meals. We know Mrs. Fisher has issues with Mrs. Wilkins - and tha…

Mrs. Wilkins is definitely aware of how thankful she is to be in the new, breathtaking surroundings of San Salvatore. It helps quite a bit that she allowed herself to be transformed immediately - there were no protests, no struggles against change for her! But Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Arbuthnot are in very different places than our sweet Mrs. Wilkins. …

Today's note is actually a thank you. Thank you to all my high school English teachers and the work you put into us, and really, for making us do vocabulary lessons. I even had a teacher that had us do an additional, college-level book of vocabulary so that as we moved through the world, we would have a better understanding of the words we encounte…

This week we get to spend some time with our girl Mrs. Fisher. Well, to be more accurate, the older, distinguished, somewhat uptight, opinionated, stuck in the past Mrs. Fisher. When I'm reading her internal thoughts I think it's easier to understand her refusal to accept anything new and to only value the old. If you happened to encounter Mrs. Fis…

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In today's chapter, our ladies continue with their morning and continue with their discoveries of the beautiful (and the not so beautiful). Really, it's the uncomfortableness of traveling with new people. In reality, traveling, even with people you know very well (spouses included), is really difficult. My husband and I might take a quick overnight…

Oh my goodness do I have a fantastic chapter in store for you. After weeks of tough chapters with the agony and tension of uncertainty Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot have finally arrived... When I think back to the more stressful times in my life - beleaguered by expectations, the pressure of daily life, and the flurry of activity it takes just to…

Last week we left Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot agonizing over the upcoming trip. It's that tension between putting others first (as is so much easier to do) and defiantly taking some time for yourself that we could almost reach out and touch. Finally, it was settled. They were off! This week, we encounter our heroines through to the commencement…

This week’s chapter is short but effective. You know how there is always a swirl of fear and anxiety right before you take off on a new adventure? Something about changing the pattern of your life that calls down the ravaging doubt storm? I have recently begun to realize that my doubt storms often mean I am actually on the exact right path. Somethi…

This week two important things happen in our next chapter. First of all, we find that a way is made where none seemed possible. Once a dream is first conceived, doesn't it seem like the vision of it is followed by the possibilities- as close as you can touch - followed by disappointments, followed by decisions to either give up on it or figure out …

Hello My Friends! I was reminded this week that I forgot to mention that this book was written in the early 1900s, it was first published in 1922, and you will notice (of course) the traditional gender roles assumed. Outside of this though, there are many similarities to people of today - one of the reasons I love these older books so much: people …

The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim, read aloud by EmilyGrace Jones. This is one of my favorite books. Our four heroines (you'll meet two in this first chapter) could not be more different and yet they are all connected by the same thing: the drudge of everyday life has worn them down. Their true selves are so hidden by junk, fears and trivi…