It is very intriguing. And yeah...just what we both need: More books.
I just saw a book series rec at an LJ friend's entry. I know you like saga books and so do I. This one sounds very good.
I have a recommendation for you: A series of 6 books called "The Lymond Chronicles", by Dorothy Dunnett. Follows the life and career of the Crawfords, an aristocratic family in Scotland. The stories span Europe and the UK from Henry the VIII's reign through to Elizabeth, with stops at the Crusades, the seraglio of Topkapi, the France of the DeGuises and the Tsars in Russia, and Dunnett mixes fictional characters with actual folks (e.g., Nostradamus) It's not a bodice ripper - it's an incredibly sophisticated look at the politics and religion of the times. But it IS sexy and funny and exciting and addictive.I ordered the first three from amazon.com, used copies for only one cent apiece. O^0 If they're good, I'll let you know and will probably loan my copies to Georgia. The best family sage series I've read have been recommended by her
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Beats me. Anyway, I've applied to join the forum, I've bought the Kindle edition and I've ordered the guide. Maybe this time I'll get more than 30 pp in. *sigh*
I hope that the group read will help you get through it. I got through it but felt like I missed a LOT, so I'm hoping to get much more out of it this time through.
I didn't find Pillars difficult or even slow. Loved the sequel, too, World Without End. I received the Guide today from amazon. Haven't received the books yet though. They're coming from a different source that deals in used books.
Oh, I agree. I loved Pillars and don't recall struggling with it at all. But, since you mentioned it taking a while to get into, I thought I should warn you that Game of Kings is decidedly more challenging.
Glad you got the Guide. I know mine shipped so it should be here soon. I ordered directly from the author for a signed copy and she gets more of the profit that way.
Well, I can't say I haven't been forewarned. I'll let you know how it goes.
How did you meet the author of the Guide? You mentioned that she's a friend. The cover has one of the paintings on it that is in the photo link you gave me.
Well, I haven't actually met her in person. She is the founder of the OBC and therefore one of the mods/admins on the board. Since I'm also a mod, we have chats among the various mods about board stuff as well as some general chitchat and that's how I know her.
I just saw a book series rec at an LJ friend's entry. I know you like saga books and so do I. This one sounds very good.
I have a recommendation for you: A series of 6 books called "The Lymond Chronicles", by Dorothy Dunnett. Follows the life and career of the Crawfords, an aristocratic family in Scotland. The stories span Europe and the UK from Henry the VIII's reign through to Elizabeth, with stops at the Crusades, the seraglio of Topkapi, the France of the DeGuises and the Tsars in Russia, and Dunnett mixes fictional characters with actual folks (e.g., Nostradamus) It's not a bodice ripper - it's an incredibly sophisticated look at the politics and religion of the times. But it IS sexy and funny and exciting and addictive.I ordered the first three from amazon.com, used copies for only one cent apiece. O^0 If they're good, I'll let you know and will probably loan my copies to Georgia. The best family sage series I've read have been recommended by her ( ... )
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Glad you got the Guide. I know mine shipped so it should be here soon. I ordered directly from the author for a signed copy and she gets more of the profit that way.
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How did you meet the author of the Guide? You mentioned that she's a friend. The cover has one of the paintings on it that is in the photo link you gave me.
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