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Lorraine Innis #3
The Girl in the Aubergine Sandals
Lorraine Innis is stunned. Her plans for justice have ended in disaster and disappointment. With no other alternative, Lorraine must retrace the steps that have led her this far. Lorraine's saga continues in book three, The Girl in the Aubergine Sandals, as she investigates her past to try and learn why all her noble plans have always ended badly. You'll meet Lorraine's aunt and greatest inspiration, Elinor Potoski and discover the fatal family flaw that explains why stupid things happen to good people.
298 pages, Paperback
Published August 30, 2019
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February 16, 2020
I am enthralled with this series! I know I am going on a wild and crazy, unusual and zany, hilarious and quirky experience when I read a book by G.C. Allen! I couldn't wait to read Book 3 in the Lorraine Innis series and I am totally excited that I did! I LOVED it!!!
Lorraine Innis is doubting herself after the shocking ending in "The Girl in the Diamond Studded Heels". How could she have been so wrong about Liverot? Or is she wrong? What's she going to do now? Why do things seem to go so wrong?
"The Girl in the Aubergine Sandals" is a story that takes the reader back into the beginning of Chesney's life and where he came from. What were the events that happened to him as he grew up that bring him to be the person he is? It's a story his mom starts to relive when Chesney/Lorraine calls her to ask questions he just doesn't know the answers to.
The characters in this book are uniquely individual and ones you will never forget. We meet Aunt Elinor and the impact she has on Chesney's life as he grows up. As Prudence, Chesney's mom, starts to go back into her memories, the story takes the reader back to the college days when she meets Elinor at their sorority house. Their initial introduction to each other is an amusing scene. It sets the stage for a series of assumptions between the two and starts off a string of situations. The story brings in Elinor's brother, Rodney and his arch rival, Paul. G.C. Allen throws in some outrageous characters in outrageous scenes that twist all these people together. They are the foundation of Chesney's life before he was born.
The story then transitions into Chesney's boyhood and his challenges of growing up. He has an older brother who picks on him constantly. A best friend he confides in. Parents who just don't seem to understand him. But then there's Aunt Elinor. She was an encouragement and an inspiration to him. He is special to her. "He had found someone who understood him perfectly and liked him for who he was. His parents loved him, Clodaugh liked him a lot and was rarely judgmental in her acceptance of him, but here was someone who "got" him."
I LOVE Aunt Elinor!
G.C. Allen's humor and wit bring her trademark quirkiness, zaniness and laugh-out-loud fun into this book. She also brought into the story how growing up can be heartbreaking, tough and guilt ridden. This all combines together to make Chesney the adult he becomes. Aunt Elinor bestows many things in Chesney's life with wisdom, understanding, compassion and love. She and Chesney are "cut from the same cloth". Their connection to each other is one of unconditional love.
The book is written with chapter titles that add so much to the book. I just can't help but turn more pages and see how those words become part of the story. I enjoyed the titles and how they drew me to read more to see how they tied into the next chapter. This is a feature that I really like.
So that leaves me with the question first stated. What is Lorraine going to do now? G.C. Allen left me with that unanswered question in a cliff hanger at the end of the book! I can't wait to find out what's in store for Lorraine as she continues her "mission" for justice in book four of this series called "The Girl in the Lime Green Wellies"!
I enjoy G.C. Allen's writing style and how it makes me feel. It's a feel good kind of read that goes in so many unexpected ways. This book is another unputdownable, can't turn the pages fast enough, read! For me this was the best book so far in the series! It's filled with all the things that make her writing uniqueness shine in the pages of her books. This is a five star read for me! Thank you, G.C. Allen, for this amazing read! Let the adventures continue!!!
"Every good and perfect gift is from above..."
Lorraine Innis is doubting herself after the shocking ending in "The Girl in the Diamond Studded Heels". How could she have been so wrong about Liverot? Or is she wrong? What's she going to do now? Why do things seem to go so wrong?
"The Girl in the Aubergine Sandals" is a story that takes the reader back into the beginning of Chesney's life and where he came from. What were the events that happened to him as he grew up that bring him to be the person he is? It's a story his mom starts to relive when Chesney/Lorraine calls her to ask questions he just doesn't know the answers to.
The characters in this book are uniquely individual and ones you will never forget. We meet Aunt Elinor and the impact she has on Chesney's life as he grows up. As Prudence, Chesney's mom, starts to go back into her memories, the story takes the reader back to the college days when she meets Elinor at their sorority house. Their initial introduction to each other is an amusing scene. It sets the stage for a series of assumptions between the two and starts off a string of situations. The story brings in Elinor's brother, Rodney and his arch rival, Paul. G.C. Allen throws in some outrageous characters in outrageous scenes that twist all these people together. They are the foundation of Chesney's life before he was born.
The story then transitions into Chesney's boyhood and his challenges of growing up. He has an older brother who picks on him constantly. A best friend he confides in. Parents who just don't seem to understand him. But then there's Aunt Elinor. She was an encouragement and an inspiration to him. He is special to her. "He had found someone who understood him perfectly and liked him for who he was. His parents loved him, Clodaugh liked him a lot and was rarely judgmental in her acceptance of him, but here was someone who "got" him."
I LOVE Aunt Elinor!
G.C. Allen's humor and wit bring her trademark quirkiness, zaniness and laugh-out-loud fun into this book. She also brought into the story how growing up can be heartbreaking, tough and guilt ridden. This all combines together to make Chesney the adult he becomes. Aunt Elinor bestows many things in Chesney's life with wisdom, understanding, compassion and love. She and Chesney are "cut from the same cloth". Their connection to each other is one of unconditional love.
The book is written with chapter titles that add so much to the book. I just can't help but turn more pages and see how those words become part of the story. I enjoyed the titles and how they drew me to read more to see how they tied into the next chapter. This is a feature that I really like.
So that leaves me with the question first stated. What is Lorraine going to do now? G.C. Allen left me with that unanswered question in a cliff hanger at the end of the book! I can't wait to find out what's in store for Lorraine as she continues her "mission" for justice in book four of this series called "The Girl in the Lime Green Wellies"!
I enjoy G.C. Allen's writing style and how it makes me feel. It's a feel good kind of read that goes in so many unexpected ways. This book is another unputdownable, can't turn the pages fast enough, read! For me this was the best book so far in the series! It's filled with all the things that make her writing uniqueness shine in the pages of her books. This is a five star read for me! Thank you, G.C. Allen, for this amazing read! Let the adventures continue!!!
"Every good and perfect gift is from above..."
August 15, 2020
This book was the third part of Lorraine Innis that makes the series more amazing. This book got you to meet Aunt Elinor and shown to be in school with Pru. This made me feel like I was following Aunt Elinor and Pru around in school. I felt like I was in the book keep me involved I couldn't the book down. The characters best fit the description in the book as you read it and could see the growth in each novel. I learned that the characters that where introduced gave the story a new life. As well it makes the story move along in a more interesting way. I really love is it different than any other book I have read. Grace makes it adventurous and makes you laugh out loud. Grace's writing is amazing ans wild and is also creative. I am glad that I was introduced to Grace and The Lorraine Innis Series.
July 27, 2020
The Girl in the Aubergine Sandals is the third book in G.C Allen’s The Lorraine Innis Series. I forgot how much I loved the first two books, this book is just as crazy and fun as the first books in this series. This book will make you laugh out loud and make people around you wonder what you are laughing at. The Girl in the Aubergine Sandals will keep you entertained and turning the pages. G.C Allen wrote a delightful story which drew me right in, making me forget everything else and did not let me go until I turned the last page. This is one of those books you just can’t put down. I can’t wait to read book four to see what Lorraine is up to next. I highly recommend this series.
January 28, 2021
Oh my gosh!!
The Girl in the Aubergine Sandals by Grace Allen was the perfect addition to the Lorraine In is series. Just when the reader thinks a character will do something you end up with a complete twist! This book is instrumental in explaining how characters are related to each other, childhood issues such as bullying and low self-esteem. The way this story discusses various points in time is what resonated with me.You read book three and immediately are excited to move onto book 4! Having read books 1&2, this series gets better with each new book. A definite must read! I highly recommend this series as well as this book by G.C. Allen today!
The Girl in the Aubergine Sandals by Grace Allen was the perfect addition to the Lorraine In is series. Just when the reader thinks a character will do something you end up with a complete twist! This book is instrumental in explaining how characters are related to each other, childhood issues such as bullying and low self-esteem. The way this story discusses various points in time is what resonated with me.You read book three and immediately are excited to move onto book 4! Having read books 1&2, this series gets better with each new book. A definite must read! I highly recommend this series as well as this book by G.C. Allen today!
February 19, 2022
The Girl in the Aubergine Sandals
Book 3 of the Lorraine In is series was funny with a lot of silliness, but with a lesson to learn. The antics of Chesney's mother and aunt in their college years and decisions that caused his parents to be together but caused his aunt to run away. Chesasney finds himself having bro make decisions about his bullying brother. And has to live with his decision, or will he run away like his aunt. I definitely recommend this book, it Will make you laugh but will a!so make you think. And just remember... God doesn't sleep
Book 3 of the Lorraine In is series was funny with a lot of silliness, but with a lesson to learn. The antics of Chesney's mother and aunt in their college years and decisions that caused his parents to be together but caused his aunt to run away. Chesasney finds himself having bro make decisions about his bullying brother. And has to live with his decision, or will he run away like his aunt. I definitely recommend this book, it Will make you laugh but will a!so make you think. And just remember... God doesn't sleep
August 18, 2020
I am enjoying getting to know the "girl" who is inspiring this series, I really liked tagging along Lorraine's journey into the past , meeting her parents and aunt was a enlightening adventure to say the least , also there was a surprise connection from the previous books that literally made my jaw drop.. look forward to reading book 4.
June 30, 2020
Lorraine inn is is at it again. This is the third book , you get to meet Lorraine 's as a child and her family. It keeps you on the end of your set, it is a book you will not put down, you will be up all night reading.
February 5, 2021
Oh my!!
This was a hilarious series of twists and turns!! Poor Chesney, his older brother torments him so much! His best friend is moving away and they come up with an amazing plan to GRT back at Stosh!! Loved it!!
This was a hilarious series of twists and turns!! Poor Chesney, his older brother torments him so much! His best friend is moving away and they come up with an amazing plan to GRT back at Stosh!! Loved it!!
January 4, 2021
The story of Lorraine is interesting. I lved how we went back to when Chesney was younger. It gives you an insight to what drives him . i enjoy this bok and am moving on to the next one
April 5, 2021
One of my favorites so far in this series! I loved Prudence!!! G.C. Allen really nailed it with her series on how in life if you leave out any details in a conversation the other person can assume anything! Looking forward to reading the next book in this series!
September 9, 2022
Book three adds my favorite character (so far), Aunt Elinor. You also get some insight into Lorainne's past.
Again, wonderfully written story, well developed characters, and laugh out loud antics!
Again, wonderfully written story, well developed characters, and laugh out loud antics!
October 11, 2019
"The Girl in the Aubergine Sandals" by G.C. Allen is a quirky, humorous read, just like the two
preceding volumes, "The Kind of a Girl" and "The Girl in the Diamond Studded Heels". This book takes up where the other two left off, with Lorraine's plans for justice having been thwarted.
With a clever story line and the introduction of new characters, including Lorraine's aunt,
Elinor Potoski, an engaging character. Many of these new characters are quirky, outrageous and
amusing.
For residents of Wahpeton, North Dakota, there is a special treat 25% of the way into the story!
I cannot wait for the forth book in the Lorraine Innis Series, "The Girl in the Lime Green Wellies"
(Yes,this book is another cliff-hanger, so it may not be too good of an idea to read it as a stand-alone, readers will probably want to read the first two volumes before this one in order to thoroughly understand exactly what is going on in the series).
Since I have a soft-spot for the quirky, unusual, and unique, I have a soft-spot for G.C. Allen's books. Cleverly crafted and quite original, they are unlike anything I have read before, therefore I would have to rate this book five stars.
preceding volumes, "The Kind of a Girl" and "The Girl in the Diamond Studded Heels". This book takes up where the other two left off, with Lorraine's plans for justice having been thwarted.
With a clever story line and the introduction of new characters, including Lorraine's aunt,
Elinor Potoski, an engaging character. Many of these new characters are quirky, outrageous and
amusing.
For residents of Wahpeton, North Dakota, there is a special treat 25% of the way into the story!
I cannot wait for the forth book in the Lorraine Innis Series, "The Girl in the Lime Green Wellies"
(Yes,this book is another cliff-hanger, so it may not be too good of an idea to read it as a stand-alone, readers will probably want to read the first two volumes before this one in order to thoroughly understand exactly what is going on in the series).
Since I have a soft-spot for the quirky, unusual, and unique, I have a soft-spot for G.C. Allen's books. Cleverly crafted and quite original, they are unlike anything I have read before, therefore I would have to rate this book five stars.
October 7, 2019
This is such a fun, quirky series full of fun quirky characters. I was so happy to have a closer look at Aunt El and her history. I would highly recommend this series. I cant wait to see what happens next with Lorraine Innes!
September 10, 2019
This is so funny! The third of The Kind of Girl series introduces us to the younger Lorraine, her family and estranged aunt. Once you start these books, they are hard to put down!
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