Out of the Ordinary felt as though it took a long time to get going. There was a lot happening. But it all took place in a very short period of time. \r\n\r\nOut of the Ordinary was full of Jen Turano's trademark witty writing, with plenty of nonsensical plot elements. We briefly met Gertrude and Mrs Davenport in an earlier novel, so we know she i
...Read MoreRead more about Out of the Ordinary felt as though its a woman with aspirations to fashion. Aspirations and money she may have, but taste she does not. Gertrude is often the victim of Mrs Davenport's fashion crimes, such as the offending bustle in Out of the Ordinary.\r\n\r\nThe second half was much better than the first. The romance perhaps proceeded more quickly than I might prefer, but it worked. I enjoyed the strong Christian undertones.\r\n\r\nYes, Out of the Ordinary is part of a series.Although Out of the Ordinary can be read as a standalone novel, it would be better to read the earlier stories first. Otherwise the sheer number of characters (and personalities) introduced at the beginning of Out of the Ordinary might be overwhelming.\r\n\r\nA must-read for all Jen Turano fans, and those who like some wit and intelligence in their Gilded Age romance.\r\n\r\nThanks to Bethany House Publishing and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review. Read LessRead less about Out of the Ordinary felt as though it
