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Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature
Linda Lear
St. Martin's Griffin, 2008
An in depth look at Beatrix Potter
+ The best book on Potter
+ Anglophile and Lakeland Lover
+ very interesting book
+ For people with true interest in B.Potter
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The Needle in the Blood
Sarah Bower
Snowbooks Ltd., 2008
A dreamlike tale of a famous wall hanging and all the sweat, blood and tears that poured into it
After reading this novel I was really disappointed that it's promised publication in the US never came through because this is a book and a author that really deserves a wider readership.
This is the story of the Bishop Odo of Bayeux, one of William the conquer half brother's (same mother) who ...
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The Seduction of the Crimson Rose
Lauren Willig
Dutton Adult, 2008
Fans of spy and historical mystery books will relish this story
+ Another Success for Willig
+ Crimson Rose
+ Intriguing Series Continues
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Mistress of the Revolution
Catherine Delors
Dutton Adult, 2008
This is what historical fiction should be
+ Engrossing and enlightening
This book kept me so engrossed I literally didn't put it down. It came everywhere with me: to work, to appointments, even to the gym to read while running. This is an example of what historical fiction should be, and one of the best historical fiction books I've read. If you are looking for a ...
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The Merry Monarch's Wife: The Story of Catherine of Braganza
Jean Plaidy
Three Rivers Press, 2008
Wonderful Riveting Tale of Courtly Intrigue!
+ A Very Merry Time
+ love this
+ "I had to act as though many a queen before me had had to do."
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Victory of Eagles (Temeraire, Book 5)
Naomi Novik
Del Rey, 2008
Temeraire rules!
+ Horatio Hornblower with Dragons
+ More great dragon fiction
+ Maybe Napoleon really deserves to win
+ Another great installment
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Careless in Red: A Novel
Elizabeth George
Harper, 2008
Not up to the usual Elizabeth George, but still a good read
An Elizabeth George fan since her first published mystery, I eagerly bought this latest one in hardbound, unable to wait out the months for paperback.
While this doesn't measure up to her usual high standards, it was still a good entertaining read. I think we expect so much from her, that a book ...
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The Mistress Diaries (Avon Romantic Treasure)
Julianne Maclean
Avon, 2008
Loved it!
+ Quite Enjoyable
A couple of nights ago I was on the flight from hell. An all night red-eyed special, packed full, and I was stuck between two large gentlemen, one who was snoring. To top it off, I have a problem with restless legs and I knew it would be a VERY long flight. Then something magical happened. I turned ...
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Daughter of York: A Novel
Anne Easter Smith
Touchstone, 2008
Daughter of York
+ Historical Fiction at it's best!
"History is delicious and engaging in Daughter of York. Anne Easter Smith's fresh writing and captivating personages draw her readers so deeply into fifteenth century Europe, they will find it difficult to return to the present. Walk with Margaret of York through a world meticulously researched ...
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Romanovs: Europe's Most Obsessive Dynasty
Oliver Thomson
Tempus, 2008
Welcome to Romanov 101
A fast read with basic information - a good book if you are just getting into this era. If you are already an avid reader about the Czars of Russia, and the Romanov Dynasty, you won't find a whole lot of new information here. I enjoyed the chapters on where churches, palaces, etc., are located. ...
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Kushiel's Mercy (Kushiel's Legacy)
Jacqueline Carey
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Masterpiece filled with intrigue, passion, politics, age-old magics, loyalties, and love
+ Hopefully the end of Imriel's tough journey
+ Would give this a seven star rating if possible...
+ Amazing
+ Excellent!
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Firebird (Fairy Tales, Book 1)
Mercedes Lackey
Tor Books, 2008
A Wonderful Story
+ Not as good as her other books
+ Better than i expected
+ good light read
+ The only reason it was not a five. . .
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Feasting on Asphalt: The River Run
Alton Brown
Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2008
Gift
+ Great Story, Great Recipes
+ Delish!
+ What fun!
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Passage (The Sharing Knife, Book 3)
Lois Mcmaster Bujold
Eos, 2008
A Riverboat Trip with new friends--and mystery and danger, too
+ Third volume in the SK universe puts Dag and Fawn on a river journey...
+ the sharing knife passage, book 3
+ A solid continuation
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Let Sleeping Rogues Lie (School for Heiresses)
Sabrina Jeffries
Pocket, 2008
Let Sleeping Rogues
+ Very enjoyable read, and a little HOT too
+ Exploring the dangers of chemistry...
Anthony Dalton, Viscount Norcourt, learned at a very young age that trying to mold himself to please others gained him nothing but disappointment. So in accordance with this lesson, Anthony has lived his life so far without regard for what society thinks. However, when Anthony's brother ...
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