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In 1977 Camille Bergeron accompanied by her two daughters Dahlia and Josie left New Orleans to escape her abusive husband Charles as she fears he will harm their children. She opens up the Little Gale Gumbo Café on Little Gale Island, Maine. On the barrier island, she rents a room from Ben Haskell. He is instantly attracted to the best praline maker in New England while his teenage son Matthew is gaga for Camille's daughters. While most of the islanders do not welcome the three Creole females, they cannot resist her food. The three Bergeron females and the two Haskell males become a close knit family.
By 2002 Camille and Ben live together in love and harmony. Josie eagerly learned her mom's recipes and remains attracted to Matthew who desires Dahlia; while Dahlia has become a loose woman sleeping around and hurting her high school boyfriend Jack Thurlow. Charles the drug dealer visited his girls periodically since his females deserted him. When he returns to Little Gale, Charles assaults Ben; Charles dies while lying next to him Ben is in a coma. The three next generation come back home to be there for the patriarch; while secrets concealed for years surface tearing apart an extended family.
Little Gale Gumbo is an entertaining family drama starring a strong cast as the key sextet are fully developed and the islanders add local color to an intriguing suspense. The story line is well written, but does slow down with vivid descriptions of the island and the café's food. With a deft late twist, fans will enjoy stopping at the Little Gale Gumbo for good food and to learn the secrets.
Harriet Klausner
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of LITTLE GALE GUMBO and WOW, am I glad I did! It took me a while to read, not because I'm a slow reader, but because like good home-cooking, (and speaking of which, there are great recipes at the back of it, which I'm definitely going to try) it needed to be savored and rolled on the tongue to get the full effect of its bouquets and textures. This book, about a woman and her two daughters who escape an abusive man and try to make a new life, is told in alternate scenes of present day 2002 and various flashbacks that layer this beautifully drawn story of family dynamics, love, heartache, loss and in the end, acceptance. With each chapter, more is revealed about the family and its history and though some of the secrets are shocking, never once does this book become overly dramatic or maudlin. This was an honest story of what really happens in some families and what strong, charismatic people do to not just survive and get by in this life, but to thrive and learn to love, both themselves and others. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed this book and the subtle way I, as the reader, was taken by the hand and led through the twists and turns of the lives of the three Bergeron women. I think I need to read it again to fully appreciate the layers of the story and how beautifully it is written. I'll get to that right after I whip up some gumbo and pralines.
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Posted January 25, 2012
Wonderful chacters, page turner.
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Posted April 27, 2013
"Wrong." she runs up to the Terminator from behind and hits him over the head wuth a crowbar.
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Posted April 21, 2013
My territory bi<3>tches
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Posted February 8, 2013
Age13 appearence: tall, tan skin white stiff hair. Very mucular,smart, bright green eyes. Godly parent: hecate weapon of choice: poisoned scimitars
Personality: witty seductive freindly dangerous hilarious
Im also available to the ladies ( hint hint ima sexy beast)
Powers: can control the elemets- earth fire air water - power of speech and telepathy. was dipped in the river styx.
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Posted February 3, 2013
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Posted February 3, 2013
ITS AT CAMPHALFBLOOD ALL RESULTS ( no typo )
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Posted February 11, 2013
Never mind
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Posted January 31, 2013
NAME Danielle. NIKNAME Dany. APPERANCE dark hair. Beautiful face. Super fit. WEAPONS bow and arrow, sword, spear, anything. CLOTHES awesome blue and black peace sign shirt, combat boots plated with diamond, black ripped pants. GODLEY PARENT unsure. Aphridite or Athena. ODD HAPPENINGS caused knitting to go beserk and knit a blanket bit enough to cover house. Has power of persuation. Caused snowstotm to bury school. Took 2 weeks to dig it out.
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Posted January 28, 2013
Name:May Harrisson***Age:15***Parents: My parents were demigods. My mother was a child of Zeus and my father was a child of Athena. They were Jenna Lark and Alexander Harrisson***Appearence: pale, eyes that change when she moves even slightly, dark brown hair, 5'7"***Other:Is the oracle
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Posted January 27, 2013
name: ori blackbone. godly parent: hades. gender: male. looks: short black hair, blue eyes, pale, almost transparent skin. hieght: 5'2. age:13. weapons: celestial bronze sword with a silver crospeice that turns into a pitch black rock if i want it to, i can also use any axe. abilities: can sommon the undead to do his biddings, can create massive cracks in the ground. ps. i hate caps and rarely use them.
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Posted January 27, 2013
Name: Allison and Jase Luminous ~••~ Parents: Jasper Luminous and Venelope Darkling ~••~ Genration: 2 ~••~ God and Goddess: Jase takes Athena and Allison takes Apollo ~••~ Looks: Allison-dark layered hair, gray eyes, pale skin//Jase-cream colored skin, green eyes, wavy golden hair ~••~ Ages: 16 ~••~ Personality: Allison-nice, brave, confident and smart//Jase-smart, shy, and likes fashion ~••~ Powers: Allison: bends light, heals, can tell future in bad times, can shine bright (glow body), and can do anything with sounds and music//Jase: super smart, can go into trancelike stages to appear in another place, photographic memory
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Posted January 30, 2013
Name: Marigold Roughstock, Mar for short. Godly parent: Hephestus. Gender: Girl. Looks: Dirty blonde hair with blue streaks, peachy skin, tall, and in shape. Activity's: I LOVE to build stuff (get that from my father) tons of sports & likes to hang out with friends but hates to be ignored. Also if I get mad I pray to my father to turn your weapons to dust. Pet: A mechanical owl named Hooty-pants.
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Posted January 26, 2013
Father: Ares. Mother: mortal. Name: Leah. Gender: girl. Age: 12. Hair: long brown hair that is usually in a pony tail. Eyes: blue/ green. Build: average. Weapon: sword. Pet: when with her mother she has a Siberian Husky named Shadow. Personality: out going. About me: I am a very athletic girl. I also enjoy watching sports on the TV. Aside from my love for sports I am like most other girls my age and it is hard to see a resemblace of my father in me when it comes to my personality. Thanks, Leah
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Posted January 28, 2013
Name: Kathryn
Gender/Parent: Girl/Ares
Age: 13
Appearance: A tall, skinny girl with long, curly black hair that reaches my waist, usually done up in a ponytail. I have light green eyes.
Description: Varies. Mainly, im very gentle and sympathetic off the battlefield, but on it, im a terror! I absolutely LOVE music and sports, especially basketball. I can be very sensitive, and lose my temper easily. Im also very friendly.
Weapons: Skilled with any, though keeps two daggers in my combat boots and always has two swords strapped to my waist.
Companions: Dawn, a bright orange tigress with yellow and pink stripes and lavender eyes, tasha, (see below) and carly. (See below)
Name: Tasha
Gender/Parent: Girl/Athena
Age: 14
Appearance: Long brown hair, tall, gray eyes. My hair is always in a ponytail or headband to keep it out of my eyes.
Description: Im very smart and excel in all subjects. Im very fast, friendly, funny, and skilled with any weapon. I always give people a second chance.
Weapons: Like kathryn, i have two swords. I also hide a dagger in my boot, just in case. Im very skilled with a bow and arrow, and i prefer that weapon.
Companions: Snow, a white bengal tiger with gray stripes and blue eyes, kathryn, (see above, and carly. (see below)
Name: Carly
Gender/Parents: Girl/Unknown
Age: 6
Appearance: Im a small, slender girl with light blue eyes. "Cute." My hair is curly, short, and blonde.
Description: Very trusting and funny, doesnt know muxh about the demigod world. Has no idea how to fight except to stab someone with a kitchen knife.
Weapons: A kitchen knife
Companions: A purewhite wolf with big blue eyes named winter, tasha, (see above) and kathryn. (See above)
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Posted January 25, 2013
Speaces:dragon looks :small , blue walks on:4 legs can fly newly hached
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Posted January 25, 2013
Tall ancient second in charge at orgnization 13 i have silver hair gold eyes bros asmeth im smart fun i like music books games hanging out im single
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Posted January 25, 2013
Is there a camp jupiter?
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Posted February 4, 2013
I will. I think Zero is my halfie. Btw the camp at VC isn't the same as POINT...
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