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Lord Baltimore

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If you're looking for a book that is simply a pleasure to read, Lord Baltimore is one you should put at the top of your list. It caught my complete attention on page one and held it through to the last page. Steven Doster is a natural storyteller. I hope he writes another one soon. I would recommend this book to anyone-male or female, from 14 to 70.

Wonderful book for a weekend at the beach!!!!! I couldn't put the thing down. I can't wait for his NEXT book!

Stephen's Doster's Lord Baltimore is the superbly written coming-of-age novel of Ensworth Harding, an eighteen-year-old young man, given a letter by his father with strict instructions to deliver it faithfully and independently - or forfeit his sizeable inheritance! A charming saga about learning, growing up, and opening oneself to the mysteries and quirky personalities of the world, Lord Baltimore is entertaining, attention keeping, and thoroughly enjoyable reading!

This is a very good way for a new novelist to start his writing career. Doster is excellent at capturing some of the eccentricities that exist along the Georgia coastline. His depictions of Georgia's aristocracy, Gullah culture, backwoods politics, and natural wonders is fairly accurate. And the plot is just plain entertaining: from the time Ensworth is dumped on the dying Dixie Highway until he waves goodbye to Lord Baltimore, the comic misadventures just keep coming. If I had one complaint about this book, it would be that the final three chapters seem a little rushed. Perhaps the editor demanded some cutting or there were deadlines to meet, but some more time spent on Ensworth and Lord Baltimore's time in Savannah would have lead to a more satisfying conclusion. Don't misunderstand, this is still a very good first effort from a promising new writer that is well worth the time and money spent.

After hearing about this book on Georgia Public Radio's Cover to Cover program, I bought it. Once I opened the pages of this book, I couldn't wait to find out what happened to Ensworth and "his Grace."

There are twists and turns, some predictable, others not. It goes all throughout the coastal Georgia area. What a delightful jaunt into Georgia's history! There are many Southern stereotypes, true, but there are many true portrayals as well.

This book is such an enjoyable coming of age tale, I'm taking it to the English department at the high school where I teach and recommend it. Don't take this as a discount of its entertainment value for adults. It's really a lovely book.

Where have great books like this been for so long? Thank God they're back!! Terrific stuff to read - for boys and their fathers. The low country of Coastal Georgia has always been rich in its offerings: - wealth, history, danger, some wild hurricanes, fascinating people, and alot of adventure - if you were willing to go find it. So goes the main character in this book - with a strong push from his father, and the guidance of one very worldly fellow traveler. Long our favorite vacation destination - the islands of coastal Georgia have much more to offer than I ever realized. Next visit we'll stay off the interstates and out of the tourist resorts and rediscover this amazing place. Thank you Stephen Doster !!!

This is a thoroughly refreshing and captivating book. The author exhibits great creative imagination and subtle humor. Descriptive passages enable one to see, hear, feel, and even smell the happenings in this tale. I am ordering another book for a friend.

I really enjoyed this book. It caught my attention early and kept me turning pages to see what would happen next. I thought the story was very creative and fun.

One of the truly delightful, suspenseful, and wonderfully written books I have read. I gave it as a gift to many people who enjoyed it so much that they also thought it gift worthy.
Why it is not a movie baffles me.
Can't wait to read more from this author

Lord Baltimore will be of special interest to those already enchanted by the Georgia and South Carolina lowcountry; but it is a great read for all who enjoy picaresque, "coming of age" novels. As with other picaresgue novels, the "plot" is a vehicle, moving the naive protagonist through his wanderings and introducing chance(?) encounters with an assortment of colorful (but thoroughly believeable) characters. Lord Baltimore is a quick read, if you want; but it is particularly enjoyable read installments. Good for picking up, and putting down - at the beach, on the train, by the bed, etc. I love this book!