gardengirl Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Could it be Lyra's Oxford [Philip Pullman]? I haven't actually read this book but have read 'of it' and it sounds as if this may be at least the 'sort' of book it could be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I think Athena is right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Sorry, I haven't been able to reply earlier, but ... My guess is The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber. is correct!!! Well done, Athena, over to you for the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thanks ! Here's the quote: "I like dogs. You always know what a dog is thinking. It has four moods. Happy, sad, cross and concentrating. Also, dogs are faithful and they do not tell lies because they cannot talk." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TintagliaIceFyre Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hmm, I THINK this might be The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Yes, well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 TintagliaIceFyre, you get to do the next quote ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Maybe someone should step in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimes Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Ok a quote "Don't say such things, even in jest! No, this is the imitation. But such an imitation! The gold is genuine. The stones are not glass, they are modern synthetics. You have no doubt heard of these imitation rubies, emeralds, sapphires? Some are such excellent copies that only the most sophisticated equipment can tell they are not real. And the workmanship is..." Edited November 15, 2013 by Vimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Hmm - it doesn't sound familiar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimes Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Yeah, I don't know how many people would have read these books... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Is it an American author? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimes Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Is it an American author? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Fantasy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimes Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 No, but it is fiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Yeah, I don't know how many people would have read these books... Might be tricky to guess then! Female author? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimes Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Might be tricky to guess then! Female author? Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apacheflower Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Is it a series? And what century? Around maybe the 1800's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimes Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Is it a series? And what century? Around maybe the 1800's? Yes it is a series of six books and they are set. In the twentieth century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apacheflower Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Hmmmm....thought at first it was Jude Deveraux the velvet series.....but will keep looking through my series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apacheflower Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Week the other series I have is the Immortals by Alyson Noël Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apacheflower Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Sorry meant well not week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimes Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Hmmmm....thought at first it was Jude Deveraux the velvet series.....but will keep looking through my series. Noooo..... Week the other series I have is the Immortals by Alyson Noël Nope sorry Sorry meant well not week No worries, I do that all the time. Well my spell check does anyway lol. I will give you a clue, it is the second book in a mystery series...hope that narrows it down for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apacheflower Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Is it paranormal? Trying to narrow my list down ........ lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apacheflower Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Is it Elizabeth Peterson.....or Elizabeth Peters I think? It might be the I dunno Vicky Bliss series but don't remember the book title maybe someone else knows? Am I at least close this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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