Based on the books you enjoy, I’ll suggest one that is perhaps a bit outside of your usual reading, while maintaining the elements that you seem to enjoy. Soulless, by Gail Carriger, is listed in Sci Fi, but could just as easily be considered romance or alternative history. Alexia Tarabotti is a hopelessly single “spinster” in her mid 20’s. She was also born without a soul, which serves to protect her from the vampires and werewolves that hold important places in society in Victorian England, but also occasionally go on killing sprees. Alexia has a deep and delightful sense of humor that persists no matter what dangers she faces, be they murderous fiends or tedious social obligations.
Using Novelist led me to Good Night, Mr. Holmes, in the Irene Adler series by Carole Nelson Douglas. These books feature the Victorian romance and dry wit that you appreciated from the books you listed as enjoying. If you add to this frequent cameos from famous historical figures, and the fact that the book is part of a series, then I would find myself quite comfortable recommending this book to a customer with tastes similar to yours.
Thanks for the recommendation. It really sounds intriguing to me even if it's not a genre I normally read. I will check out the title you mentioned, Chris.
Based on the books you enjoy, I’ll suggest one that is perhaps a bit outside of your usual reading, while maintaining the elements that you seem to enjoy. Soulless, by Gail Carriger, is listed in Sci Fi, but could just as easily be considered romance or alternative history. Alexia Tarabotti is a hopelessly single “spinster” in her mid 20’s. She was also born without a soul, which serves to protect her from the vampires and werewolves that hold important places in society in Victorian England, but also occasionally go on killing sprees. Alexia has a deep and delightful sense of humor that persists no matter what dangers she faces, be they murderous fiends or tedious social obligations.
ReplyDeleteUsing Novelist led me to Good Night, Mr. Holmes, in the Irene Adler series by Carole Nelson Douglas. These books feature the Victorian romance and dry wit that you appreciated from the books you listed as enjoying. If you add to this frequent cameos from famous historical figures, and the fact that the book is part of a series, then I would find myself quite comfortable recommending this book to a customer with tastes similar to yours.
Thanks for the recommendation. It really sounds intriguing to me even if it's not a genre I normally read. I will check out the title you mentioned, Chris.
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