Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Waiting on Wednesday - The Book of Fires


“Waiting On” Wednesday is hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine

TITLE: The Book of Fires
AUTHOR: Jane Borodale
Pub. Date: January 21, 2010

About the Book (amazon)

Reminiscent of Year of Wonders, a captivating debut novel of fireworks, fortune, and a young woman's redemption

It is 1752 and seventeen-year-old Agnes Trussel arrives in London pregnant with an unwanted child. Lost and frightened, she finds herself at the home of Mr. J. Blacklock, a brooding fireworks maker who hires Agnes as an apprentice. As she learns to make rockets, portfires, and fiery rain, she slowly gains his trust and joins his quest to make the most spectacular fireworks the world has ever seen.

Jane Borodale offers a masterful portrayal of a relationship as mysterious and tempestuous as any the Brontës conceived. Her portrait of 1750s London is unforgettable, from the grimy streets to the inner workings of a household where little is as it seems. Through it all, the clock is ticking, for Agnes's secret will not stay secret forever.

Deeply atmospheric and intimately told from Agnes's perspective, The Book of Fires will appeal to readers of Geraldine Brooks, Sarah Waters, Sheri Holman, and Michel Faber. 


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10 comments:

  1. Literary FelineDecember 8, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    This does sound good! It's funny because the list of authors whose fans might also like this one are all authors I haven't yet read but want to. :-)

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  2. A Bookshelf MonstrosityDecember 9, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Year of Wonders caught my eye immediately. Will be looking out for this one!

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  3. TaraDecember 9, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Boy, does this ever look like something for me! Thanks!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Sounds like a good book, I hope you enjoy it. Have a great week :)

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  5. StephanieDecember 9, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    You had me on "reminiscent of Year of Wonders." :-)

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  6. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogDecember 9, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Oh, wow this looks really good!! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. DarleneDecember 9, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    This does sound really good. I love your Waiting on Wednesday button. It's awesome!

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  8. ZibileeDecember 10, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    This is one I am waiting on as well! I can't wait for it to hit the shelves.

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  9. BeachreaderDecember 10, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    This looks great, Diane. I actually went and pre-ordered it even though I have a Kindle!

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  10. LisaDecember 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    I'm looking forward to this one, too!

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