"As he struggled to his feet, fastening his belt, he saw Liana Taillefer stand up, pale and terrifying, unconcerned by her disheveled clothes, he magnificent thighs still exposed. She slapped him so hard, his left ear vibrated like a drum."
-- The Club Dumas by Arturo Perez-Reverte. It's scenes like this, when the characters loom bigger than life, that you get the sense of adventure in the book.
It feels like I have been reading this forever. Even though it is a page turner, it took me a while to get into it and actually start turning those pages. Now I am halfway through and committed.
Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by Should Be Reading, where you can find the official rules for this weekly event.
Whoa! She doesn't sound happy! I'm still looking forward to getting to this in the new year.
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Great teaser! I loved this book. Thinking about reading it again next year.
ReplyDeleteSounds like he did something unforgivable.
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Interesting teaser.
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I like your teaser. I hope that you are enjoying your book. Check out My Teaser for Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteLove this one! I have read it three-four times and enjoyed it every time.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what's that naughty boy been doing? Good teaser. I've been seeing this book around lately. Might have to check it out. My teaser is from Across the Universe, and I'm giving away a pair of romances, too!
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