A Summer Scandal
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When violet inherits a Victorian pier on Swallow Beach from her mysterious grandparents, she falls...
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018)
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Batman takes on Jack the Ripper in this adaptation of the popular graphic novel. Jack the Ripper...
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BeardyJim (611 KP) rated Soulless (Parasol Protectorate #1) in Books
Oct 25, 2021
I listened to this via Audible, and really enjoyed it... So I'd urge anyone to pick up these books (either physical, or audiobook), as it's extremely enjoyable.
The style of writing is excellent, and Carriger has a wicked sense of humour.
I now need to start the Finishing School series!
Halloween Party Murder
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Small town traditions are celebrated throughout Maine during the holiday season. But when it comes...
Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery
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Trish has always been fascinated by miniature art and for years has had a yen to try and embroider...
Goddess in the Stacks (553 KP) rated Kiss of Steel in Books
Sep 6, 2017
THESE ARE SO GOOD.
Victorian Steampunk in London with vampires, mechs, and werewolves (sort of) with romance, a political conspiracy plot, and plenty of action? YES PLEASE. These books are excellently written, with a hefty plot that moves at a perfect pace. Both romances have been very believable and intertwined seamlessly with the larger world’s plot. Each book is a hefty length, enough to really get absorbed in and flesh out everything that needs to be covered, without dragging on and getting old. The characters are fascinating – even the side characters are interesting enough that I really hope future books focus on them.
I don’t have a single bad thing to say about this series, and I can’t wait to read the next books. I am forcing myself to take a break from the series, even though I have the next two books, because I have library books that are due sooner that I need to read!
See all my reviews at http://goddessinthestacks.wordpress.com
The Ninth Child
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A spellbinding novel combining Scottish folklore with hidden history, by the Sunday Times...
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Suswatibasu (1702 KP) rated Oliver Twist in Books
Oct 10, 2017 (Updated Oct 11, 2017)
It literally is a never-ending saga of one horrific incident after another, highlighting Dickens' strong views about how children were treated during Victorian times. And while there is a bittersweet ending, it leaves you with a feeling of deep sadness for these lost children.
Awix (3310 KP) rated Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) in Movies
Feb 15, 2018 (Updated Feb 15, 2018)
Usual strong Hammer cast, polished production values, lush James Bernard score - topical (for the time) subtext about the generation gap, and the depiction of Dracula as an avenging angel of darkness is an interesting new twist on a character who seemed in danger of running out of things to do. Dracula was originally supposed to be reincarnated as Ralph Bates, but the distributors insisted they get Lee back, much against his will as usual.
The Bronte Myth
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Since 1857, hardly a year has gone by without some sort of Bronte 'biography' appearing. These range...