It was at a love-spinning that I saw Kester first... if those that mayhappen will read this don't know what a love-spinning was, they shall hear in good time.

The introduction to Precious Bane by Mary Webb tells us that our Book Club With A Twist book will be rather interesting this month! And before long the Shropshire dialect was hardly noticeable (Dunna drink while she's by. It'll p'ison yer innards.).

The story is told through the eyes of Prudence Sarn (with the hare-shotten lip which is considered by her superstitious neighbours as the sign of the devil!) in the years after the Battle of Waterloo. A rural novel in the English romantic tradition, in which Prue is transported from her hard life to find happiness with a man who sees beyond her physical appearance — Kester Woodseaves, the weaver.

As for the love-spinning... you'll have to read the book!

If you'd like to join the online group or meet with us each month to discuss these books (all with some reference to textiles), please e-mail me at restituta@optusnet.com.au. Country members are encouraged to join the online group... our next book is Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie — via Gina Sirabella