tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post698655888649487679..comments2024-03-27T22:25:42.129-05:00Comments on Reading the Past: Book review: The Gilded Lily, by Deborah SwiftSarah Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-36067041729682302512013-03-05T20:52:26.315-06:002013-03-05T20:52:26.315-06:00The Lady's Slipper was great!The Lady's Slipper was great!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-5534055026687880822013-03-05T20:07:30.045-06:002013-03-05T20:07:30.045-06:00I loved this book - as you said it really gives yo...I loved this book - as you said it really gives you a look at the shadier side of the time period. I thought the frost fair was just too cool. I have been wanting to read The Lady Slipper for awhile and now really have to! Great review.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-87502146124654498962012-11-29T13:49:27.346-06:002012-11-29T13:49:27.346-06:00I really enjoyed both of Deborah Swift's books...I really enjoyed both of Deborah Swift's books when I read them earlier this year!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-40194421577158404712012-11-27T10:47:12.813-06:002012-11-27T10:47:12.813-06:00I don't mean to go off-topic, but I know the l...I don't mean to go off-topic, but I know the love of history runs through the posts here as the blood through its veins, and I would like to highly recommend the film Lincoln.<br /><br />It's actually an intelligent movie, and the best rendition of politics I've ever seen on the screen.Shelleyhttp://dustbowlpoetry.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-17232859750439032302012-11-25T21:33:34.166-06:002012-11-25T21:33:34.166-06:00That's excellent news she'll be attending....That's excellent news she'll be attending. We had a strong North American presence in London this fall, and I was hoping we'd see many UK authors in Florida as well. <br /><br />My name will be on the registration list in the very near future.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-17593254260847821212012-11-24T13:51:06.969-06:002012-11-24T13:51:06.969-06:00Great news! I've been in touch with Deborah S...Great news! I've been in touch with Deborah Swift and she's going to make the trip from England to be at the HNS conference in June. This is everyone's chance to meet her. <br /><br />This motivated me to hurry up and register. I checked the box for volunteers. It does sound like fun. Ann Weisgarberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220698901977906665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-1629755953500642062012-11-22T17:18:40.850-06:002012-11-22T17:18:40.850-06:00I found the pacing of this novel to be somewhat fa...I found the pacing of this novel to be somewhat faster, but I enjoyed them both.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-69973787552038910942012-11-22T17:17:44.979-06:002012-11-22T17:17:44.979-06:00I'm especially looking forward to her next boo...I'm especially looking forward to her next book, which I've been reading about. 17th-c England and Spain - I'm there.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-60430602706866964282012-11-22T17:16:14.526-06:002012-11-22T17:16:14.526-06:00Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
That sounds great....Happy Thanksgiving to you too!<br /><br />That sounds great. I'll look forward to seeing you in Florida. Volunteering is fun. I especially liked working at registration and seeing everyone as they arrived.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-26205717640830786322012-11-22T15:45:52.748-06:002012-11-22T15:45:52.748-06:00I've met Dee Swift via e-mail since she and I ...I've met Dee Swift via e-mail since she and I have the same UK publisher. Meeting authors like as Dee is a thrill. <br /><br />That's one of the great things about the HNS conference. I haven't registered yet but I have it marked on my calendar. I missed the last one, and I don't want to make that mistake again. I'm very tempted to volunteer. <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br />Ann Weisgarberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220698901977906665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-78989782099693580082012-11-22T13:40:40.167-06:002012-11-22T13:40:40.167-06:00Wow, great review. This sounds fantastic. I didn...Wow, great review. This sounds fantastic. I didn't love The Lady's Slipper but I may try this one anyway!<br /><a href="www.2kidsandtiredbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">2 Kids and Tired Books</a>Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-6469825356890416922012-11-22T13:09:35.516-06:002012-11-22T13:09:35.516-06:00I agree... there's very little set during the ...I agree... there's very little set during the Restoration unless it takes place in Charles II's court. My guess as to why - the politics are fairly complex, and the era isn't as familiar to readers as others. That's why I like it, though! Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-73355779377236958412012-11-22T12:50:18.501-06:002012-11-22T12:50:18.501-06:00Please let me know what you think if you read it n...Please let me know what you think if you read it next!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-44582373696323221952012-11-22T12:48:36.525-06:002012-11-22T12:48:36.525-06:00I began reading it yesterday. The writing is beaut...I began reading it yesterday. The writing is beautiful. Very distinctive and exceptionally talented Deborah Swift. Carol McGrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072696398820339640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-75606604810947040512012-11-22T11:19:13.727-06:002012-11-22T11:19:13.727-06:00Sounds like one for the TBR file! I don't see ...Sounds like one for the TBR file! I don't see too many novels set in that time period - do you have a theory on why that is?Mary Todhttp://www.awriterofhistory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-2219041915108460782012-11-22T08:14:24.791-06:002012-11-22T08:14:24.791-06:00Hi, Ann! That's one reason I enjoy her books s...Hi, Ann! That's one reason I enjoy her books so much; her Royalty Free Fiction site is also wonderful. <br /><br />I hope she'll be at the next conference, too. Are you planning to attend? (Hope so!) I'll be there but still need to register. Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-76091194234426743682012-11-22T07:37:45.064-06:002012-11-22T07:37:45.064-06:00Sounds so good! I recently bought this book but it...Sounds so good! I recently bought this book but its waiting to be read, think I'll make it my next one.<br />crothshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09069972891852583031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-40681636813291359702012-11-22T07:05:50.216-06:002012-11-22T07:05:50.216-06:00Hi Grace, I definitely agree!Hi Grace, I definitely agree!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-67378605934519383632012-11-22T07:05:08.052-06:002012-11-22T07:05:08.052-06:00I especially liked the descriptions of the Frost F...I especially liked the descriptions of the Frost Fair - not an event I see a lot of in historicals!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-20255468456092364582012-11-22T07:03:57.545-06:002012-11-22T07:03:57.545-06:00Hi Kimberlee, hope you'll enjoy it too. Can y...Hi Kimberlee, hope you'll enjoy it too. Can you request purchases for your library? Mine lets patrons do that, and we like it because it means the book will definitely be checked out.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-33734536046131439992012-11-21T14:19:04.412-06:002012-11-21T14:19:04.412-06:00Hello, Sarah! I'm so glad you enjoyed The Gil...Hello, Sarah! I'm so glad you enjoyed The Gilded Lily. Deborah shows readers a side of London far different from the world of kings, princesses, and the upper crust. <br /><br />I'm hoping Deborah makes it to this side of the "pond" for the next Historical Novel Society's conference. She's generous to other writers, and she'd be a big hit! Ann Weisgarberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220698901977906665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-12494470533482830702012-11-21T11:29:45.532-06:002012-11-21T11:29:45.532-06:00I'm lucky enough to have read The Gilded Lily ...I'm lucky enough to have read The Gilded Lily and loved every word. So evocative.<br />Grace Elliothttp://graceelliot-author.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-30340945986684033562012-11-21T10:47:51.677-06:002012-11-21T10:47:51.677-06:00I agree with every word of your review -- I was re...I agree with every word of your review -- I was really taken with this one -- the setting and characters were marvelous!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-2246776042006557112012-11-21T08:32:49.693-06:002012-11-21T08:32:49.693-06:00This sounds soooo good. I hope my library gets thi...This sounds soooo good. I hope my library gets this as I really want to read it. Great review.<br /><br />Kimberlee<br />http://girllostinabook.blogspot.comKimberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035756351903256778noreply@blogger.com