Classic Remarks is a meme hosted by Krysta and Brianna at Pages Unbound. Each week, they pose a question about classic works of literature in order for readers to engage in a continuing conversation about elements of classic literature, the literary ‘canon’, and the timelessness of story. If you’re interested in participating, you can find … Continue reading Classic Remarks: Spooky Classics
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Goodreads Monday: The Angel of the Crows
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! The Angel of … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: The Angel of the Crows
Book Review: A Murderous Relation
A Murderous Relation (Veronica Speedwell #5) by Deanna Raybourn Mystery/Historical Fiction 320 pages Expected publication March 10, 2020, by Berkley Veronica Speedwell and her partner in crime-solving have barely had a chance to rest after their last adventure when Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk sends them a frantic message demanding that they return to London as … Continue reading Book Review: A Murderous Relation
Book Review: A Dangerous Collaboration
A Dangerous Collaboration (Veronica Speedwell #4) by Deanna Raybourn Historical Mystery 336 pages Expected Publication date March 12th, 2019 by Berkely Even during the Victorian era, if two human beings were, in reality, in the throes of an extended 'will they or won't they?' conundrum of sexual tension, one or the other of them … Continue reading Book Review: A Dangerous Collaboration
ARC Review: Blood is Blood
Blood is Blood (Barker and Llewellyn #10) by Will Thomas Mystery 320 pages Expected Publication November 13, 2018 by Minotaur From Goodreads: A bombing injures private enquiry agent Cyrus Barker, leaving it up to his soon-to-be-married junior partner Thomas Llewelyn to find the person trying to murder them both before it's too late—in the newest … Continue reading ARC Review: Blood is Blood
Review- Victoria
Victoria by Daisy Goodwin Historical Fiction 404 pages Published November 2016 From Goodreads: “They think I am still a little girl who is not capable of being a Queen.” Lord Melbourne turned to look at Victoria. “They are mistaken. I have not known you long, but I observe in you a natural dignity that cannot … Continue reading Review- Victoria
Review- A Spy in the House
A Spy in the House (The Agency #1) by Y.S. Lee YA Mystery 335 pages Published 2009 From Goodreads: Introducing an exciting new series! Steeped in Victorian atmosphere and intrigue, this diverting mystery trails a feisty heroine as she takes on a precarious secret assignment. Rescued from the gallows in 1850s London, young orphan (and … Continue reading Review- A Spy in the House
Goodreads Monday: A Treacherous Curse
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! A Treacherous Curse (Veronica Speedwell … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: A Treacherous Curse
Review: Old Scores
Old Scores by Will Thomas Mystery 320 pages Published Oct. 3rd, 2017 From Goodreads: When a Japanese diplomat is murdered, and Cyrus Barker is the prime suspect, Barker and sidekick Llewelyn must work against the clock to find the real killer. In London of 1890, the first Japanese diplomatic delegation arrives in London to open … Continue reading Review: Old Scores
Goodreads Monday- Karen Memory
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and show it off. It's hosted by Lauren's Page Turners, so don't forget to link back to her page so we can see what everyone's planning to read. Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear 346 pages Published … Continue reading Goodreads Monday- Karen Memory
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