Another Monday, Another Mailbox!! Mailbox Monday is a feature
where we gush about the yummy new books that now grace our bookshelves!
WARNING: Mailbox Mondays can lead to
extreme envy and GINORMOUS wishlists!!
Mailbox Monday was originally hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page and is now a traveling meme, for the month of August your new host is Staci @ Life in the Thumb.
Mailbox Monday was originally hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page and is now a traveling meme, for the month of August your new host is Staci @ Life in the Thumb.
Hey there, dear readers, I hope you are all well! Two books made their way to my mailbox this past week. Having looooved Gillian Bagwell's first book, The Darling Strumpet, I can't wait to read her upcoming book, The September Queen. I also received Theodora by Stella Duffy and it looks pretty interesting, I might give it a shot when I find a break in my reading schedule.
by Gillian Bagwell
Release Date: November 1, 2011
SYNOPSIS
Charles II is running for his life-and into the arms of a woman who will risk all for king and country.
Jane Lane is of marrying age, but she longs for adventure. She has pushed every potential suitor away-even those who could provide everything for her. Then one day, adventure makes its way to her doorstep, and with it comes mortal danger...
Royalists fighting to restore the crown to King Charles II implore Jane to help. Jane must transport him to safety, disguised as a manservant. As she places herself in harm's way, she finds herself falling in love with the gallant young Charles. And despite his reputation as a breaker of hearts, Jane finds herself surrendering to a passion that will change her life forever.
Jane Lane is of marrying age, but she longs for adventure. She has pushed every potential suitor away-even those who could provide everything for her. Then one day, adventure makes its way to her doorstep, and with it comes mortal danger...
Royalists fighting to restore the crown to King Charles II implore Jane to help. Jane must transport him to safety, disguised as a manservant. As she places herself in harm's way, she finds herself falling in love with the gallant young Charles. And despite his reputation as a breaker of hearts, Jane finds herself surrendering to a passion that will change her life forever.
by Stella Duffy
Release Date: September 27, 2011
SYNOPSIS
Roman historian
Procopius publicly praised Theodora of Constantinople for her
piety-while secretly detailing her salacious stage act and maligning her
as ruthless and power hungry. So who was this woman who rose from
humble beginnings as a dancer to become the empress of Rome and a saint
in the Orthodox Church? Award-winning novelist Stella Duffy vividly
recreates the life and times of a woman who left her mark on one of the
ancient world's most powerful empires. Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore is a sexy, captivating novel that resurrects an extraordinary, little-known figure from the dusty pages of history.
Well, that's my mailbox....what books did you receive?
I've been really tempted by Thedora - I hope you enjoy it! :D
ReplyDeleteI shall be getting The September Queen and I am very excited!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky thing! I am looking forward to The September Queen after reading The Darling Strumpet.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy those books
carol
Ah, these both look very tempting. Enjoy!!
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I have not seen these before. They look good. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOh, I really want to read Theodora! I hadn't seen September Queen before but I love that cover!
ReplyDeleteI have Theodora to read too. I have not gotten to it yet, but it looks like it will be interesting.
ReplyDeleteAll of these sound very interesting.
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I think The September Queen sounds good!
ReplyDeleteBoth books sound very good. Theodora sounds so intriguing as well.
ReplyDeleteThese historical books look terrific. enjoy
ReplyDeleteOh wow, both of these look like great reads! I will be anxious to hear what you think of them!
ReplyDeleteI read A Secret History by Procopius; would be interested in knowing the real woman behind the story.
ReplyDeleteSeptember Queen really sounds good. I shall add it to my Wish List. Do tell us what you think after you read them.
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They both look good - I hope you love them!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot going on in Theodora. Enjoy your new books and have a wonderful week, Amy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful covers on those books. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThey both sound really good, great mailbox
ReplyDeleteTheodora looks like a good read. Enjoy your new books!
ReplyDeleteHi Amy,
ReplyDeleteYour two books look great and what an interesting cover for the second one!! I'm curious now about the Darling strumpet!! Thanks for playing along today!
Both books look like good reads but the I love the cover of the first one. She has a very pretty dress on although it looks like it would be very heavy to wear. I hope you enjoy both books.
ReplyDeleteBoth sound great -- beautiful covers too. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover of the September Queen and it sounds really good too. Enjoy your books!
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You're always featuring the most interesting sounding historical fiction. Enjoy your new books!
ReplyDeleteThese both look really good, but I'm definitely much more interested in Theodora - I've been fascinated by her since I came across her while researching Byzantium for my senior thesis. I hope you enjoy them both!
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