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I've had the entire Cecelia and Kate series on my shelves for years. In hardback. The recent audio book releases have been a charming reminder of how much fun these books are. The pace is leisurely, and the action never rises much above Georgette Heyer's comedy of manners style despite the enchanted chocolate pot. But if you are in the mood for gentle humor, sweet romance, and few spells, these audio books are a great way to wind down at the end of the day.
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Aug 26, 2009
Phil
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it was amazing
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I've been waiting to read this book for ages, having much enjoyed
Mairelon the Magician
by Patricia C. Wrede, and its sequel; although they share a similar setting they are not so far as I know connected.
I found the epistolary style interesting. It's often difficult in a book to tell just how restricted the narrative point-of-view is, and how reliable the narrator might be. It's rather relaxing to have it made quite obvious that each narrative segment is told entirely from the point of view ...more
I found the epistolary style interesting. It's often difficult in a book to tell just how restricted the narrative point-of-view is, and how reliable the narrator might be. It's rather relaxing to have it made quite obvious that each narrative segment is told entirely from the point of view ...more
Charming alternate Regency England fantasy novel. Holds up well on rereading - recommended!
Normally the regency period gives me a serious pain in the neck. But these books are a fun series that doesn't take itself too seriously. I even laughed aloud a few times, always a bonus. Probably would also be enjoyable to one of those rabid Austenites.
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I love this. Mixes everything I like in fiction - magic, romance,history, and best of all the writing method.
May 04, 2008
Jasmine
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Jun 22, 2009
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Jun 29, 2009
Parisa
marked it as on-my-floor-to-reads
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Allison
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