"For Dumas, the history of France was a rich source of material. His was an extraordinary trick: he'd leave the frame alone but alter the picture, mercilessly plundering the treasure that was offered to him."
-- The Club Dumas by Arturo Perez-Reverte. This is great fun already and I've only just started it. I can't wait to sink into the story.
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Great teaser! My teaser this week comes from Great House by Nicole Krauss. Here's the link.
ReplyDeleteHere is my teaser from The Wolves of Andover by Kathleen Kent (Page 8):
ReplyDeleteMartha saw it all clear in that moment: this was the instant her place in the family would be decided. If she lost her footing at the outset, she would forever be dealt with as no more than a servant.
Good teaser from one of my favorite reads! I think I might have enjoyed it even more if I had actually read a little more Dumas.
ReplyDeleteLit Witch: I liked Krauss' History of Love book, so I'll come see the teaser from the new one.
ReplyDeleteTribute Books Mama: Great teaser! Thanks for sharing it.
Joy: Glad to know you liked the book, because then I am pretty sure I will too. I have to spend time with it -- I keep reading at bed time and falling asleep, so I have only read 25 pages in three days.
Oh, I like it! I can't wait to get to this one...It's on my list for 2011 Challenges.
ReplyDeleteHere's mine: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2010/11/teaser-tuesday.html
I always liked Dumas adventures! Here's My teaser.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the typical ploy of the historical fiction writer.
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That's a great description! My Teaser is from Firelight and I've got a big Christmas Giveaway underway! Please stop by!
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