This book has made the rounds and no mistake. I started seeing early reviews awhile back and read a few delightful interviews with Leanna Renee Hieber and found myself intrigued to read her first novel-- The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker . I was, therefore, tickled to receive a copy for review from Ms. Hieber and quickly set about settling in. I knew it was a Gothic paranormal mystery of sorts, featuring (among other things) a group of loyal comrades, a private London academy, a bit of magic, an albino, and a swoon-worthy broody professor a la Richard Armitage in North & South . *moment of silence for the awesomeness of The Armitage* And that was the extent of my pre-reading knowledge. That and the fact that I loved the cover with its simple yet moody, midnight blue and its slightly off-kilter, scripty title. Miss Percy Parker is about to embark on an adventure, albeit a much larger one than she imagines. Leaving the convent--the only home she's ever known--a
Big congrats, Kerry!
ReplyDeleteAnd now, you evil Angie, I'm off to search for Mary Stewart's books...
(again, thank you)
Whee! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteSo I'm sorry to ask a dumb question, but where can I find your email address to contact you with my address?
I love this one, but it always makes me sad that I cannot wear crisp linen frocks, like the heroine. Mine become wrinkled and wilted almost at once...sigh.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Kerry!!! =)
ReplyDelete*checking my library's online catalog for Madam, Will You Talk?* ;)
Kerry: under her picture on the right, under the heading "Authors/Publishers" there's a contact me link.
ReplyDeleteThanks Azteclady. I found it and have emailed.
ReplyDeleteMy copy of the book arrived today. It looks lovely and very tempting. I am going to have some waiting time at my son's school this morning, so I shall tuck this in my handbag and read while I wait. Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteKerry, really? I'm so glad! That was faster than I feared it would be. You are very welcome and I hope you enjoy it.
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