I have to admit, your story about forgetting what your mom asked you to buy because you were too engrossed in your book is very funny. I can just imagine you nodding your head absentmindedly while your mom listed the things to buy. And then, you only remembered rice, you needed to be caned but you got away with sense..lol
I haven't read the Storm and Silence series yet, but I'll definitely check it out. And I'm glad to hear that Mr Ambrose is a funny character. Thank you for sharing.
Hahaha. I was so happy I didn't get caned.
You should really try it out. You will enjoy it.