![]() ![]() With crackling suspense, unforgettable characters, and searing insight, The Lost Apothecary is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance, and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time. When she stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London 200 years ago, her life collides with the apothecary’s in a stunning twist of fate - and not everyone will survive. Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell spends her tenth wedding anniversary alone, running from her own demons. But the apothecary’s fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious 12-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. ![]() ![]() Hidden in the depths of 18th-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. She works full-time in finance and is a member of. "A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!" (Kate Quinn, New York Times best-selling author of The Alice Network )Ī forgotten history. Sarah Penner is the debut author of The Lost Apothecary, to be translated in eleven languages worldwide. March 2021 Indie Next Pick and Number One LibraryReads Pick Named Most Anticipated of 2021 by Newsweek, Good Housekeeping, Hello! magazine,, Bustle, Popsugar, Betches, Sweet July, and GoodReads! ![]()
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![]() ![]() Among the volumes to appear thus far in the literary part of the series (which also features historical documents), Harvard has brought out a set of Jane Austen’s novels (to be concluded with an edition of Mansfield Park in the fall of 2016), Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s works, and Oscar Wilde’s Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest. “Harvard University Press’s fine series of annotated editions… just how much more there is to know, even (perhaps particularly) about long-loved favorites. These beautiful books are designed to last for generations. Each of these titles is edited by an established scholar whose critical commentary and contextual notes help the reader to fully engage with the text. Harvard University Press is pleased to offer these deluxe, oversized editions of classic works. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We even read some narrative poetry sometimes! (Some say we're a bit like Audible for short stories) -Why listen to Morning Short audiobooks? - Most of our readers just want a great story, every day or every week. Other popular genres are fantasy, comedy, satire, and tragedy. We sometimes even welcome special guests to our story, like Sherlock Holmes, everyone's favorite sleuth (or at least ours). Our stories are like little audiobooks, and feature everything from romance, to sci-fi thrillers, to drama, and even detective/crime fiction. What is Morning Short? - Morning Short is a podcast and daily newsletter featuring amazing, curated short stories, handpicked for you. Story Genres: American fiction, Modern humor, Satire, Moralism Famous stories by Guy De Maupassant: "The Necklace" "Boule de suif" (Bowl of Soup) "Useless beauty" And many others. The narrator is plain-spoken and simple but the other characters are profound and complicated. It deals with an out-of-the-ordinary event in the very ordinary lives of his characters, narrated in the first-person. Learn more: Discuss: More Context: This is typical Maupassant. This is an odd, enjoyable little story, worthy of a few minutes of your day. Today’s episode is: A fantastic short story about love and lust by Guy de Maupassant, the french master of short fiction. ![]() ![]() I received a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review via Audiobook Boom. It did have many good qualities and this was my kind of story too, perhaps that is why I held it so high? I am not sure but release another recorded version without the sound effects and I think I could give this a better and more proper rating. ![]() I think I would rate this much higher if the sound effects were taken out. I liked the voices that the narrator gave the characters and the storyline was interesting. I could not get a good flow going with this audiobook and this just got me frustrated at some points. The performance and story were very good but there were parts I had to rewind and listen to even 3 times due to the sound effects. I do like sound effects when used sparingly, (as to not take away from the story) throughout an audiobook but I think this was overkill. For some reason the producers incorporated sound effects with every single mention of noise in the story and I could not concentrate on the story itself. Let The Right One In by John Ajvide Lingqvist Love is Never Past Tense by Janna Yeshanova Luna Sanguis by Simon Okill Ocean of Fear by Helen Hanson Portals by Maer Wilson Satin Pleasures by Karen Docter September Ends by Hunter S. It started off great too but as soon as you get a little ways into the first chapter the sound effects started and it was very distracting. : Jack Daniels Casebook (9781511805582) by Holt, John and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great. ![]() I had high hopes for this title after reading the book description. ![]() ![]() Rosa believes herself to be a superior being and makes that clear to everyone around her. Rosa takes over full control of the child and goes to great lengths to keep her away from Sulfia’s bad influence. Rosa believes that her grand-daughter Aminat has escaped her daughter’s bad genes and is on a mission to turn her into the beautiful, intelligent, well-mannered daughter she never had. She is frustrated by the lazy ineptitude of her daughter and does her best to insure that her grand-daughter does not end up the same way. Rosa, the narrator and protagonist of the novel, controls, manipulates and judges everyone around her to get what she wants. ![]() Several months later, Sulfia gives birth to a baby girl named Aminat.Īlina Bronsky’s novel, The Hottest Dishes of the Tartar Cuisine, is the story of a lifetime of manipulations by a mostly, but not always, well-wishing mother. Scalding mustard seed baths, concoctions made of cranberry and stewed laurel leaves and a knitting needle inserted into the abdomen make Sulfia violently ill but fail to take care of her problem. ![]() After overcoming this disgust for her own child, Rosa feels sorry for the girl and takes action. ![]() And yet somehow she was my daughter-worse still, my only daughter.”Īs her seventeen-year-old daughter sobs on a kitchen stool after confessing she is pregnant with an unknown man’s child, all Rosa can think about is how stupid, pathetic and unfortunate looking her only offspring is at that moment. In fact, to be honest, I’d say she was rather stupid. ![]() ![]() Don't let the short length fool you, Clarisse and Charlie are big characters who will leave a lasting impact in your literary experiences.Ĭharlie is in the summer after he graduates high school, before he heads off to college. Yesterday I finally had the time to pick this one up and enjoy thoroughly while my daughter was at symphony practice. ![]() Jacobey announced the upcoming release of Summer Angel, I was thrilled to pick it up on release day as I knew I could find time to squeeze in a novella by this author I have become quite fond of between my other reading obligations much sooner than I can immerse myself in a series. I have purchased the first 3 books in that series, but am almost embarrassed to admit I have not found time to start reading the series yet (but the teasers, synopses and reviews on the series look fantastic! I really am looking forward to learning Tori's tale.) When Ms. ![]() Over the last several months I have had the pleasure of getting to know this author through her Facebook fan group which I joined after meeting her at an FB author event and winning a swag pack from her for the release of her Avenged: Book 7 of a New Life Series 7th book in The New Life series. Perfect novella for a Sunday afternoon read! ![]() ![]() And still there are those that I'd like to smack upside the head because they are so dang stupid. ![]() There were some great new characters in this one, and then all of the other characters we know and love from the previous books. I had a hard time remembering what all had happened in previous books, but I still felt okay, and not lost or anything. ![]() This was a pretty good ending to the Fablehaven series. In this explosive series finale, allegiances will be confirmed and secrets revealed as the forces of light and darkness collide in a desperate struggle to control the keys to the demon prison. To this end, Kendra, Seth, and the Knights of the Dawn will venture far beyond the walls of Fablehaven to strange and exotic magical preserves across the globe, where the end of every quest becomes the beginning of another. Facing the potential of a world-ending calamity, all friends of light must unite in a final effort to thwart the Sphinx s designs and find a safe home for the five artifacts. After centuries of plotting, the Sphinx is on the verge of recovering the five artifacts necessary to open the legendary prison. Since ancient times, the great demon prison Zzyzx has protected the world from the most dangerous servants of darkness, including Gorgrog, the Demon King. ![]() Title: Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison ![]() ![]() ![]() What did you like best about 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea? What did you like least? Unfortunately, all other unabridged recordings I'm aware of use the same translation.Ī superb performance of this classic story ![]() In Verne's original, he says which he "would have blown up" if he could.) You will get a LITTLE something of Verne in this, and it may remain an entertaining story, but it's not the real thing. (In one chapter Captain Nemo refers to a small island which he "would have jumped over" if he could. For example, in the second chapter, the narrator speaks of returning "from the disagreeable territory of Nebraska." What Verne really said was "from the Badlands of Nebraska." About 25% of the original novel is missing in this translation, sometimes suppressing Verne's politics Verne's careful calculations are recalculated in slapdash fashion and mistranslations abound. (It should be noted, to begin with, that the narrator of this version is Frederick Davidson, NOT Alfred Molina.) It's not Frederick Davidson's fault, but the translation chosen here is the worst of many Victorian hatchet jobs that were done on Verne's prose. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Includes a glass of wine / soft drink on arrival. Tickets: £5 (redeemable against a signed copy of The Doll Factory). The Doll Factory is a stand-out debut novel and we’re delighted to welcome Elizabeth to Oswestry! ![]() But Silas has thought of one thing only since that chance encounter, and his obsession is darkening.Įlizabeth Macneal was chosen as one of the ‘hottest-tipped’ debut authors of 2019 in the Observer’s annual showcase of ‘exceptional’ new writers. When Iris is asked to model from the Pre-Raphaelite artist Louis Frost, she agrees on the condition that he will also teach her to paint, and suddenly her world begins to expand, to become a place of the new dual freedoms of art and love. For Iris, it is the encounter of a moment, forgotten seconds later, but for Silas, the meeting marks a new beginning. The Great Exhibition is being constructed in Hyde Park, and two people meet among the crowd. Set in London in 1850/51, The Doll Factory tells the story of Iris, an apprentice doll-maker who dreams of being a painter, and of Silas, a curiosity collector enchanted by the strange and beautiful with ambitions of founding a museum dedicated to his macabre obsessions. Join us for an evening in the company of Elizabeth Macneal as she talks about her highly acclaimed debut novel The Doll Factory, an intoxicating tale of love, art and obsession. ![]() ![]() ![]() It is a familiar tale but told in a manner that captures the imagination of young children. ![]() Now all of a sudden it Only shows up in a totally different state and with exact name search. Stone Soup Marcia Brown Ebook is a wonderful, warm story of the power of cooperation and the triumph of generosity over greed. Is there something I could do to send signals to Google to show that I am in Matthews, NC?Ģ months ago my listing quit showing up at all unless you typed exact business name What could possibly cause my listing or Google to do this? I have been without my listing for a few months now and have NO calls coming in from it. If you search Locksmith Independence, KS it shows up on the maps. If you search Locksmith Matthews, NC my listing does not show up at all. Keep in mind the GMB is in Matthews, NC All my service areas and the actual map show the correct areas. ![]() You can refrigerate or freeze any leftover soup. By Marcia Brown, Marcia Brown (Illustrator). When ready, remove and discard the stone and ladle soup into separate bowls. Stone Soup: An Old Tale By Marcia Brown, Marcia Brown (Illustrator) Cover. Stir as needed and taste (see article for items we used to stir soup). Bring water to a simmer and maintain low heat for 30-40 minutes. Now if I search my business name under the auto populate I see it with Independence, KS on the listing. Place stone and water in a large (4 quart or larger) stock pot. I pretty much do not have any traffic, views or calls now. Posted about my SAB listing a few weeks ago about not showing up in search only when you entered the exact name. ![]() |