The Dhammapada
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'Hate is not conquered by hate: hate is conquered by love. This is a law eternal.' Captivating...
Sketches of Young Ladies, Young Gentlemen and Young Couples
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When the publishers of the Pickwick Papers, Chapman & Hall, brought out the anonymous 'Sketches of...
Transition
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Imagine a world that is one of infinite parallel worlds, that hangs suspended between triumph and...
Melanie Caldicott (6 KP) rated Circus of Wonders in Books
Apr 29, 2021
I was keen to read this having enjoyed Macneal's first novel, The Doll Factory. However, I just did not connect with this storyline. I found the characters opaque and did not relate to their motives or actions. The relationships were shallow and left me unmoved. I found the secret contrived and lacking in any real revelation. Having said this I enjoyed the historical exploration of circuses and the trend of the Victorian fascination with "oddities". The themes surrounding identity and uniqueness were well delivered.
Man and Superman: A Comedy amd A Philosophy
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Shaw began writing MAN AND SUPERMAN in 1901 and determined to write a play that would encapsulate...
The Clockwork Crow (The Clockwork Crow, #1)
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A magical story of snow and stars by Catherine Fisher. The Clockwork Crow is a mysterious gothic...
Poison or Protect
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London’s most scandalous lady assassin versus one very hot Highlander. Lady Preshea Villentia,...
werewolves steampunk victorian vampires paranormal supernatural
Waistcoats & Weaponry (Finishing School #3)
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Sophronia continues her second year at finishing school in style—with a steel-bladed fan secreted...
victorian spies
David McK (3728 KP) rated Around the world in 80 days in TV
Jan 30, 2022
One of Jules Vernes most famous novels, and the inspiration for many a movie (and even a 80s cartoon).
I've never seen or heard of a TV series until this one, which - in retrospect - actually surprised me quite a bit, as you think the story would (and does) lend itself perfectly to the episodic nature of the journey.
This adaptation stars David Tennant in the lead role, alongside strong support from Ibrahim Koma as the French valet Passepartout and Leonie Benesch as the gender flipped/reimagined journalist Abigail Fix (instead of Inspector Fix), while still keeping its late Victorian setting.
Yes, you know how it is going to end.
Still very enjoyable!
Sam Time
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Samantha (Sam) Hunter is living two lives. When her fiancé is away on business, lonely Samantha...
Historical Fiction Time Travel