Tag Archives: Shadows on the Coast of Maine

Writing What I Know … My Home's History

Posted on April 21, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait, here. Stories of the past speak to me. Historical novels have always been among my favorites, and I write books set in nineteenth century Maine for ages eight and up in addition to my two mystery series, many … Continue reading →

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Cold Days

Posted on December 20, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait, here. If you’re reading this blog, you My Home,Showing House, Ell & Barn (1938 Photo) probably know I live on the coast of Maine. You may not know I live in a house built in 1774. It … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Adoption Month

Posted on November 19, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait, here, writing about a subject many of you know is close to my heart. November, the month when many of us gather with our families to celebrate the joys of eating too much turkey, stuffing and varied traditional vegetable … Continue reading →

Posted in Lea's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged National Adoption Month, New York Foundling Hospital, Shadows at the Spring Show, Shadows on a Cape Cod Wedding, Shadows on the Coast of Maine, Shadows on the Ivy | 4 Comments

Mr. Rockefeller’s Roads — by Lea Wait

Posted on August 18, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

It all started, I was told by a Mainer with 5 generations of Bar Harbor carpenters in her genes, with a stubborn, pregnant, woman. Never mind that her father-in-law was the founder of Standard Oil. Never mind that she could have … Continue reading →

Posted in Lea's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Acadia, Bar Harbor, carriage roads, carriages of Acadia, David Rockefeller, Depression, John Rockfeller, Nelson Rockefeller, Shadows on the Coast of Maine, Somesville | 3 Comments

Marie Antoinette, Maine & Me

Posted on July 24, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait When I was about 10 years old my parents and grandparents pooled their funds and bought a home built in 1774 that they’d fallen in love with. They began the restoration work that has brought our home back to life … … Continue reading →