Tag Archives: Victorian

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (re-read)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

One of my goals for 2013 was to re-read more of my favourite books, something I’ve been neglecting in recent years. Well, here we are in the middle of April and so far I’ve only re-read one! The Three Musketeers … Continue reading →

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Aurora Floyd by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

When I decided to take part in the recent Classics Club Spin I was delighted when the book chosen for me was Aurora Floyd. I have read two of Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s other books – Lady Audley’s Secret and The … Continue reading →

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The Small House at Allington by Anthony Trollope

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

This is the fifth of Anthony Trollope’s Chronicles of Barsetshire, a series of six novels set in the fictitious county of Barsetshire. I’ve read the first four and enjoyed them all, so I knew what to expect when I picked … Continue reading →

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Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

Over the last few years I’ve been slowly working through Sarah Waters’ novels, beginning with Affinity, then moving on to Fingersmith, The Little Stranger and The Night Watch, all of which I’ve enjoyed. Her debut novel, Tipping the Velvet, was … Continue reading →

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The Seance by John Harwood

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

When Constance Langton’s little sister Alma dies, she takes her grieving mother to a séance. She has her doubts as to whether it’s really possible to summon spirits, but she hopes it might offer her mother some comfort. Unfortunately though, … Continue reading →

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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

The problem with reading The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in the 21st century is that most of us probably already know what the story involves. Even without having read it or seen any of the film … Continue reading →

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River of Destiny by Barbara Erskine

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

This is the first Barbara Erskine novel I’ve read. Knowing how popular she is and that I usually enjoy the type of books she writes – books that combine history and the supernatural – I’ve been meaning to try one … Continue reading →

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