(because it's not the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, it's the Books of the Scarlet- what do you mean that's a poor joke?!) *** WARNING. FETCH DRINK. BE SEATED. LONG POST AHEAD *** If you have never encountered him, the Scarlet Pimpernel is a fabulous fop, obsessed with lace and clothing by day and a… Continue reading Recountings: The Books of the Scarlet Pimpernel
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Recountings: … and then there’s the bit I can’t read
*** Ahoy! Spoilers Ahead *** I like this book, I really do. However, there is a scene in it that I can't make myself read. It is neither gross nor gory (c'mon, I won the prize for most gore in a story when I was a wee wittle girl), nor against my principles (there's no… Continue reading Recountings: … and then there’s the bit I can’t read
Recountings: A Dash of Heyer
Do you know what I feel like? Cosying up to a nice Georgette Heyer book. I've been rereading 'The Corinthian'. I brought it to work to read in my lunch break. (I'm not paid to read Georgette Heyer's books, though wouldn't that be glorious?!). And of course I laughed. Or rather, muffled a laugh (I'm… Continue reading Recountings: A Dash of Heyer
Let There Be Books!
Wohoo! We've made it! The sequel to Our Intrepid Heroine has come. Join me as we cut the metaphorical ribbon and present ... dunn dunnnnnn ... The Curse of Cackling Meadows! All she really wanted was to return home. A curse, a carrot and a unicorn later and our Intrepid Heroine is on her way… Continue reading Let There Be Books!
Recountings: A Damsel in Distress
A Damsel in Distress But today he had noticed from the moment he had got out of bed that something was amiss with the world. Either he was in the grip of some divine discontent due to the highly developed condition of his soul, or else he had a grouch. One of the two. I… Continue reading Recountings: A Damsel in Distress
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