tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post7746041572401445554..comments2024-03-28T06:22:25.064+02:00Comments on Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell: Review: Désirée - Annemarie SelinkoBlodeueddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-89545836888719651132010-10-09T23:32:37.900+03:002010-10-09T23:32:37.900+03:00Thanks Naida, I am so happy with Lea's work, s...Thanks Naida, I am so happy with Lea's work, she is a magician :)<br /><br />Simcha<br />I have always loved it, and ever since my first history lesson it was my fav subject :)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-90142679005717547062010-10-09T21:21:37.285+03:002010-10-09T21:21:37.285+03:00I can't remember the last time I read any hist...I can't remember the last time I read any historical fiction, and to be honest, I'm not much of a history buff, but this sounds like a really good book. I don't think I've ever learned about Napoleon in depth and I've never heard of Désirée but now I really want to read this book. Great review!Simchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14730042073954228379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-76757500869419198852010-10-09T15:02:58.907+03:002010-10-09T15:02:58.907+03:00p.s. I like your new blog header :)p.s. I like your new blog header :)The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-55026653007640021402010-10-09T15:02:44.717+03:002010-10-09T15:02:44.717+03:00This sounds really good, I love a good historical....This sounds really good, I love a good historical.<br />Great review!!<br /><a href="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</a>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-62829885296437704552010-10-09T13:27:22.771+03:002010-10-09T13:27:22.771+03:00Staci
I hope you like it, it's such a classic,...Staci<br />I hope you like it, it's such a classic, and so much going on in it<br /><br />Cecile<br />Yes I have been stopping by fast this week, been ill, but almost totally cured now, so yay for that<br /><br />Susi<br />Hihi, yes I do look at the mistakes to see what I can find ;)<br /><br />Irena<br />WIll have a look :)<br /><br />Svea<br />I am sure you would like it, just go for it. And the book does fit with your nameBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-37461934161405368052010-10-09T13:24:44.470+03:002010-10-09T13:24:44.470+03:00Meghan
Never!? Well then it is sure about time you...Meghan<br />Never!? Well then it is sure about time you learnt more about her life :)<br /><br />Melissa<br />I know, so fun, and especially since books so very very rarely mentions Finland<br /><br />Bermuda<br />Since it's a historical fiction book then the romance is not really romance, it's more a telling how they met and lovedBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-62140815495140670142010-10-09T12:15:49.882+03:002010-10-09T12:15:49.882+03:00P.S. I tagged you on my blog.P.S. I tagged you on my blog.Irena @ This Miss Loves to Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127816068294702715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-75622158718070648602010-10-09T10:40:28.271+03:002010-10-09T10:40:28.271+03:00I really need to read this book! I have heard such...I really need to read this book! I have heard such great things about it. Thanks for this great review! So glad you enjoyed it :)Svea Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155352839052427783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-50455549440247576462010-10-09T09:18:36.890+03:002010-10-09T09:18:36.890+03:00I love to read about the place I live. Always ncie...I love to read about the place I live. Always ncie to search for mistakes. Sounds liek a nice hist rom.SusiSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369771671719640675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-83317005708827954122010-10-09T06:52:07.290+03:002010-10-09T06:52:07.290+03:00Hey honey! I am popping in on your side of town to...Hey honey! I am popping in on your side of town to see how my dear friend is doing! I hope all is well honey! Thank you for popping in and out at my place! I love knowing you are there!!! Hugs to you and I hope you have a great weekend!Cecile Smutty Hussyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396832012591524937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-31224234907678394452010-10-09T03:58:40.711+03:002010-10-09T03:58:40.711+03:00I skimmed your review because I still have this on...I skimmed your review because I still have this one to read soon. I loved that there was never a dull moment!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-69962242324738425862010-10-09T03:01:45.968+03:002010-10-09T03:01:45.968+03:00I'm not a fan of romance, but I am a fan of Fr...I'm not a fan of romance, but I am a fan of France and its history, so I'd give this book a try.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-27809048833899979832010-10-09T00:11:40.875+03:002010-10-09T00:11:40.875+03:00Sounds like a great book. I know what you mean abo...Sounds like a great book. I know what you mean about a book mentioning where you are. I love it when books mention my state and I can see where they are talking about. <br /><br />Love those books that have history in it!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-15670401635394680542010-10-09T00:02:30.899+03:002010-10-09T00:02:30.899+03:00This sounds so fascinating! I've never heard ...This sounds so fascinating! I've never heard of Desiree before and I'm always eager to learn new things, so thanks for vouching for this one and adding a new book to my wishlist. :)Meghanhttp://medievalbookworm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-67089125656582578452010-10-08T23:17:58.363+03:002010-10-08T23:17:58.363+03:00Juju
It's the best feeling :=)
Thanks Mary
An...Juju<br />It's the best feeling :=)<br /><br />Thanks Mary<br />And yes, good historicals makes me happy<br /><br />Elysium<br />They even mentioned Åbo, and once Abo, but yeah same thing :) So that was really cool. There was a meeting there between Bernadotte and the TsarBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-67508564912558029202010-10-08T23:15:04.280+03:002010-10-08T23:15:04.280+03:00Amused
That whole after revolution/Napoleon era ca...Amused<br />That whole after revolution/Napoleon era can sure be confusing, so I knew things, but not every little detail. And now I got to know the people behind it<br /><br />Alyce<br />Every little girls dream, well except for Desiree, she really didn't like those palaces<br /><br />Carrie<br />Oh yes, a lot, an a lot. but never too muchBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-16939964982038577792010-10-08T23:11:47.852+03:002010-10-08T23:11:47.852+03:00Hi Tribute
Yes it was such a good one, and Napoleo...Hi Tribute<br />Yes it was such a good one, and Napoleon, did not like that little man<br /><br />Chris<br />It sure is, they even mentioned a city, yay, lol<br /><br />Irena<br />It's so good, bf's mum had read it and loved it too. Everyone just seems to eb swept awayBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-26786353354790339002010-10-08T22:43:51.426+03:002010-10-08T22:43:51.426+03:00Awww thanks Shellie! That is really nice of you to...Awww thanks Shellie! That is really nice of you to say, I am sure I could have written a lot about thsi book but had to stop myself.<br /><br />Linda<br />It was so good, I am always weary with "old" books because sometimes they can feel textbook like but not this one, not at all<br /><br />Mystica<br />Then do not wait, go get it, lolBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-8411851461207375852010-10-08T22:20:12.741+03:002010-10-08T22:20:12.741+03:00Great review! I've read so much good about thi...Great review! I've read so much good about this that I need to get my hands on it :) And I don't really know anything about Napoleon or that era so it should be interesting. And if it mentions Finland, all the better :)Elysiumhttp://bookramblings.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-72125114438295876012010-10-08T22:04:42.667+03:002010-10-08T22:04:42.667+03:00Wow, this sounds really good! Great review, too :...Wow, this sounds really good! Great review, too :)Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-89173425204563805222010-10-08T22:00:50.880+03:002010-10-08T22:00:50.880+03:00Lovely review.
Isn't it great when a book surp...Lovely review.<br />Isn't it great when a book surprises you? :)Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-5178563603649736372010-10-08T21:26:43.637+03:002010-10-08T21:26:43.637+03:00This sounds really interesting!! It sounds like th...This sounds really interesting!! It sounds like there was a lot of history in this one.Carrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-91076111634494613152010-10-08T20:10:39.067+03:002010-10-08T20:10:39.067+03:00I very much enjoyed reading about Desiree since I ...I very much enjoyed reading about Desiree since I hadn't ever heard of her before. Stories about girls marrying royalty and becoming queens are fun, especially when they're true. :)Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-42760734221815958182010-10-08T20:10:33.782+03:002010-10-08T20:10:33.782+03:00Wow this sounds like it takes place in a part of h...Wow this sounds like it takes place in a part of history that I don't know much about so it'd be well worth a read!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-7117012547868866072010-10-08T19:55:36.426+03:002010-10-08T19:55:36.426+03:00Great review and I like it that you connected it t...Great review and I like it that you connected it to your own heritage, that's nice. I read the novel a few years ago and completely loved it. It's a great account of Desiree's life and of history of that time.Irena @ This Miss Loves to Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127816068294702715noreply@blogger.com