Book Beginnings and Friday56
Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader and share a non-spoiler sentence or two. First Line Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Reading is my Superpower that asks you to share the first sentence of the book you're reading.
This regency serial is something different to the norm, but so intriguing and action packed.
Martyr
About the book:
A Christian Historical Adventure set in Regency England with slow-burn romance and a supernatural twist
Part six in an epic-length serial novel Lady Wynwood has discovered the gardening notebooks belonging to Bianca Jadis, the deceased mistress of the late Lord Wynwood and a former member of the treasonous group, the Citadel. However, the team is dismayed to discover that parts of the notebooks have been written in some sort of code. Mr. Sol Drydale has kept hidden the fact that the notebooks have been found because he is unable to fully trust his superior officers at the Ramparts, the secret branch of the Alien Office. After all, when one of his own was kidnapped, the men who should have assisted him had seemed more interested in obtaining the Root potion that gives men supernatural strength. But then two Ramparts agents bring information about an opportunity to capture the poisoner Apothecary Jack, one of the members of the Citadel. Sol is ordered to integrate these newcomers into his group, then plan a daring raid upon Jack’s new laboratory. When things take an unexpected turn, Sol is faced with a terrible choice. Will he disobey orders, or will he forfeit the life of someone he holds dear? PLEASE NOTE: Like the novels published in Jane Austen’s time, this is a novel in multiple parts. Each volume has a completed story arc, but this is NOT a stand-alone novel and the story continues in volume 7.
Part six in an epic-length serial novel Lady Wynwood has discovered the gardening notebooks belonging to Bianca Jadis, the deceased mistress of the late Lord Wynwood and a former member of the treasonous group, the Citadel. However, the team is dismayed to discover that parts of the notebooks have been written in some sort of code. Mr. Sol Drydale has kept hidden the fact that the notebooks have been found because he is unable to fully trust his superior officers at the Ramparts, the secret branch of the Alien Office. After all, when one of his own was kidnapped, the men who should have assisted him had seemed more interested in obtaining the Root potion that gives men supernatural strength. But then two Ramparts agents bring information about an opportunity to capture the poisoner Apothecary Jack, one of the members of the Citadel. Sol is ordered to integrate these newcomers into his group, then plan a daring raid upon Jack’s new laboratory. When things take an unexpected turn, Sol is faced with a terrible choice. Will he disobey orders, or will he forfeit the life of someone he holds dear? PLEASE NOTE: Like the novels published in Jane Austen’s time, this is a novel in multiple parts. Each volume has a completed story arc, but this is NOT a stand-alone novel and the story continues in volume 7.
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Book Beginnings
Laura, Lady Wynwood, had never before been afraid of entering the attic, but she found herself frozen in the doorway, unable to force her body to move forward.
Laura, Lady Wynwood, had never before been afraid of entering the attic, but she found herself frozen in the doorway, unable to force her body to move forward.
Friday 56
Laura had agreed to be locked inside a room with a madman.
Laura had agreed to be locked inside a room with a madman.
My thoughts so far
So much happening in this one! Wished I could stay awake to finish it.
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Sounds like a good one. Thanks for sharing and have a great Friday!
ReplyDeleteThank you - have a great weekend as well!
DeleteThis sounds so good! Both snippets pull me in and make me want to find out more. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Enjoy your weekend as well!
DeleteBoth snippets are super intriguing!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt was an interesting book!
DeleteNice first line! I hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI did! this whole series is full of twists and turns.
DeleteHad to laugh about your comment about not being able to stay awake. That would be me these days.
ReplyDeleteMy fall asleep with the book on my chest!
DeleteHappy Friday!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently reading A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter.
"Every ounce of Sadie's travel fatigue fled at one sight of her summer digs."
I hope you have a great weekend! 🙂❤️📚
I really enjoyed A Novel Proposal.
DeleteMy first line this week is from When Tomorrow Comes by Hannah Linder
ReplyDeleteLondon’s East End March 1801
Impulse made Heath Duncan’s hands slick, made his young muscles tighten with the urge to sprint away.
I have this on my TBR!
DeleteThat Friday 56 line - wow! I'm just starting The Swindler's Daughter by Stephenia H. McGee. The first line is: "Atlanta, Georgia, May 2, 1912 ~ Her entire life was a sham." Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteReading the Swindler's Daughter now and it is so good!
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