Today, I'm over @ Chachic's Book Nook (one of my favorite haunts) with a guest post for her inspired Amour et Florand week. The week celebrates the works of Laura Florand, and I've contributed a few words on why I love her Amour et Chocolat series. If you've got a moment to spare, stop in and let me convince you to read these books sooner rather than later!
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...
Angie, thanks again for writing a guest post for Amour et Florand! I love that we're both fans of Laura Florand's writing.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, as always. Such a fun and lovely event.
ReplyDeleteRomance + chocolates = a must-read. Something to take on vacay.
ReplyDeletePrecisely. :)
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