Afternoon in July by Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of a lazy summer day. The author skillfully weaves together stories of love, loss, and redemption, creating a rich tapestry of human emotions. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the setting is vividly described, allowing readers to easily immerse themselves in the world of the story.

One of the standout features of this book is the lyrical prose that Leprohon employs throughout. Her descriptive language brings the scenes to life, painting a picture of the tranquil beauty of a summer afternoon. The novel is both heartwarming and bittersweet, exploring themes of family, friendship, and the passage of time.

Overall, Afternoon in July is a compelling and evocative read that is sure to resonate with readers looking for a thoughtful and engaging story. Leprohon's storytelling is both moving and poignant, making this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.

Book Description:
LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of An Afternoon in July by Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for July 7, 2013.Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon, born Rosanna Eleanor Mullins, was a Canadian writer and poet. She was "one of the first English-Canadian writers to depict French Canada in a way that earned the praise of, and resulted in her novels being read by, both anglophone and francophone Canadians."Leprohon's novels were popular in both English and French Canada in the late 19th-century, and were still being reprinted in French in the mid-1920s. They gradually went out of fashion in the early 20th-century, as literary styles changed."Since 1970, however,"says the Dictionary of Literary Biography, "the life and works of Rosanna Eleanor Mullins Leprohon have been frequently noted and increasingly praised by critics and scholars of both English-and French-Canadian literature, and new editions of her works have been published."