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
c'est mignon :)
ReplyDeleteThat clip is so awesome! Very fitting for today ;)
ReplyDeleteThat was such sweet video, loved the dramatic piano. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!
pidute, oui! :)
ReplyDeleteDana, isn't it though? It made me happy.
Donna, I did, too. Happy Valentine's Day to you, too!
I love this video. My husband showed it to me the other day and I almost posted it for Valentine's Day, too! It's so sweet!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of sweet... I hope you had a very sweet Valentine's Day.
Oh how lovely! Gave me a smile--thank you!
ReplyDeleteChristine, it was my husband that showed it to me as well! I thought it was adorable. My day was actually quite lovely. Yours?
ReplyDeleteA-Lady, my pleasure, darling. ;)
My day was lovely as well, thanks so much for asking. :)
ReplyDeleteI liked that commercial a lot. Reminded me of "how to buy eclairs in french" :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVED this . . . so darling.
ReplyDeleteChristine, I'm so glad.
ReplyDeleteCarrie, LOL. You know, we should totally make a few instructional videos for the Study Abroad dept.
Janssen, perfect word for it. It just made me sigh with pleasure.