Grace S. Richmond (1866–1959)
Author of On Christmas Day in the Morning
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- Other names
- Richmond, Grace Smith
Smith, Grace Louise - Birthdate
- 1866-03-31
- Date of death
- 1959-11-28
- Gender
- female
- Education
- tutors
- Occupations
- writer
romance novelist
short story writer - Short biography
- As a Baptist clergyman's daughter and a physician's wife, the suggestions for Redfield Pepper Burns and Robert McPherson Black must have come very naturally to Grace S. Richmond (née Smith). She was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and educated at home with private tutors. In 1887, she married Dr. Nelson Richmond of Fredonia, New York. She published her first short story in 1891, and by 1898 was contributing stories to various national women's magazines, including the Ladies' Home Journal. She wrote 27 novels between 1905 and 1936.
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
- Places of residence
- Fredonia, New York, USA
- Burial location
- Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, Chautauqua County, New York, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- New York, USA
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This is a re-read; and after a few decades I find it still good enough but with flaws. Richmond changes the history between Burns and his friend, Dr. Maxwell Buller. There was no reason to diminish what Buller did for him years ago.
Also, he keeps chiding his sister Anne about her weight gain and love of chocolates while she is laid up in an Italian hospital. Rude!
This seems to be a string of short incidents strung together in a summer spent at a mountain retreat. They are good stories, but show more we certainly see Red’s flaws as well as his strengths. I’m not sure the author meant to do that. show less
Also, he keeps chiding his sister Anne about her weight gain and love of chocolates while she is laid up in an Italian hospital. Rude!
This seems to be a string of short incidents strung together in a summer spent at a mountain retreat. They are good stories, but show more we certainly see Red’s flaws as well as his strengths. I’m not sure the author meant to do that. show less
This was my least favorite in the series the first go ‘round. Red is suddenly depicted as a bit hard hearted, and others reveal prejudiced views of ministers as well. I suppose this was all a necessary backdrop to reveal Robert Black’s sterling qualities.
This time, I’m much taken by the precise distillation of character exposed in a minor incident. Richmond reminds me of Lloyd Douglas here.
I’ve shared a few of these gems in Common Knowledge.
This time, I’m much taken by the precise distillation of character exposed in a minor incident. Richmond reminds me of Lloyd Douglas here.
I’ve shared a few of these gems in Common Knowledge.
This was cute. It did descend into caricature a time or two, but that's part of why I love old books. One can't always be sure if the author is in deadly earnest, or tongue-in-cheek.
For instance, when Red Pepper Burns (a doctor) hears that his parents are ill, he travels to see them. He examines them, and then he does some gymnastics for them to watch (!?), and then they're better. I love the unapologetic randomness.
The book consists of highly episodic chapters so it reads more like short show more stories. Though the romance exists throughout the story, it doesn't necessarily get top billing. Doctor Burns has too many lives to save and speed limits to break... he can barely fit in time for the tenderer emotions. show less
For instance, when Red Pepper Burns (a doctor) hears that his parents are ill, he travels to see them. He examines them, and then he does some gymnastics for them to watch (!?), and then they're better. I love the unapologetic randomness.
The book consists of highly episodic chapters so it reads more like short show more stories. Though the romance exists throughout the story, it doesn't necessarily get top billing. Doctor Burns has too many lives to save and speed limits to break... he can barely fit in time for the tenderer emotions. show less
Obviously served up for a holiday season; but well done. In a brief writing style, Richmond evokes familial relationships - both those that embitter and enrich. Brother Stephen asks all his siblings and their families up for Christmas. The quiet old house explodes with life and the children’s rowdiness. An accident is cause for healing bad feelings all around.
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