Chicago Review Press has been reissuing a few Mary Stewart classic mysteries in gorgeous, atmospheric trade paperbacks. Aren't they lovely? Today is Mary Stewart's birthday and, in honor of the event, Jennie over at the Mary Stewart Novels Blog is giving away a copy of The Ivy Tree to one lucky commenter. It's one of my very favorite Stewarts and a great way to be introduced to her work if you haven't had a chance yet. Check out the blurb for The Ivy Tree here and then go enter to win!
I feel a bit giddy finally talking to you all about this series. If you'll remember, I fell madly in love with The Q when it came out a few years ago. Now, Beth Brower is writing The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion — a series of novellas set in London in 1883. Each volume is an excerpt from the incorrigible Emma's journals, and the first two volumes are already available with the third on the way soon. I think they'd make rather perfect pandemic reading. Humorous and charming down to their bones, they're just what the doctor ordered to lift your spirits in this uncertain time that just proves to be too much some days. If you're experiencing one of those days, I suggest giving Volume 1 a go (it's only 99 cents on Kindle, $4.99 for a trade paperback copy). It will surprise exactly none of you that I own print and digital editions of both volumes. Miss Emma M. Lion has waited long enough. Come hell or high water (and really, given her track record, both a
Thanks for the mention, Angie!!
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You bet, Jennie!
ReplyDeleteThese covers are gorgeous! Wow. I'll have to pop over to Jennie's spot :)
ReplyDeleteThea, aren't they? I think you'd really like her books. I love it when reissues really do justice to what's inside. Wish they could do that for Moira Moore's books...
ReplyDeleteThose covers are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe Ivy Tree is my favourite Stewart. Though Nine Coaches Waiting is a close second.
Thanks for the heads up, Angie. I went and entered, knowing how much you love Mary Stewart's work.
ReplyDeleteLi, NINE COACHES WAITING is soooo good. I have a longstanding crush on Raoul. And I love Linda. "for short, or for pretty" :)
ReplyDeleteChristine, my pleasure. I'm glad you entered! They're quite delightful books.
Dang it!!! I just added them all to the reader...and I thought I was done adding new blogs! :)
ReplyDeleteSuey, *grin* you're welcome. :)
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