Sarahrob Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I have read Perfectly Correct and the Constant Princess. I enjoyed them both, but preferred the Constant Princess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiccibat Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I really must try her next, I havn't read any of her stuff yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jake Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I haven't either wicci, but have picked up The Constant Princess to see how it goes. Broaden my horizons and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 Has anyone read The Little House? I've just swapped TOBG for it on RISI, and it has good reviews on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Nope, but I have A Respectable Trade in my pile, just waiting to be read... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I read the Little House a few weeks back. It's not a bad story actually, I quite enjoyed it. It makes a nice change from the historical books of hers that I read. Just managed to get The Constant Princess on the market for 50p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I've just had a browse at her site, thinking I hadn't read any of her books, but I have read The Little House. I think I read it about five or six years ago. I didn't realise it was by the same author! I thought Ms Gregory only wrote historical novels. I don't normally 'do' historical novels, but I shall keep my eye out in the charity shops for her. I know my Mum read, and enjoyed, A Respectable Trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahrob Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I've just finished Wideacre and I thought it was absolutely fantastic. A bit (bit? ) twisted, but fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 A bit (bit? ) twisted, but fantastic. I like twisted! I'm gonna have to look out for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I've been on the lookout for Wideacre too. I still have two of her books on my TBR pile at the moment though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I've been trying to get Wideacre on RISI, but so far no luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahrob Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I can understand why Kell - it's fabbo. If you want to lend my copy I'm happy to send it you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I might take you up on that offer if I can't get hold of a copy, Sarah, thank you - that's very kind of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Wideacre is a brilliant read. The sequels are on my TBR pile to be reread. I last read these about 20 yrs ago and still love them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I've only read Perfectly Correct, and that is much more Chick-Lit than Gregory's other, historical fiction. It was a good fun read though, with lots of amusing observations in it (if I am remembering right). I keep thinking about getting hold of The Constant Princess, but somehow have never got around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 I picked up The Little House because I was too lazy to walk downstairs to get my current book.. and now I'm hooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I liked the Little House, I enjoyed the slight sinister undertones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I just found this on Amazons pre-release list..... due out 28th August The Boleyn Inheritance Synopsis From the bestselling author of "The Other Boleyn Girl" comes a wonderfully atmospheric evocation of the court of Henry VIII, and the one woman who destroyed two of his queens. The year is 1539 and the court of Henry VIII is increasingly fearful at the moods of the ageing sick king. With only a baby in the cradle for an heir, Henry has to take another wife and the dangerous prize of the crown of England is won by Anne of Cleves. She has her own good reasons for agreeing to marry a man old enough to be her father, in a country where to her both language and habits are foreign. Although fascinated by the glamour of her new surroundings, she senses a trap closing around her. Catherine is confident that she can follow in the steps of her cousin Anne Boleyn to dazzle her way to the throne but her kinswoman Jane Boleyn, haunted by the past, knows that Anne's path led to Tower Green and to an adulterer's death. The story of these three young women, trying to make their own way through the most volatile court in Europe at a time of religious upheaval and political uncertainty is Philippa Gregory's most intense novel yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I can't wait for this to come out. It's been in my wishlist for at least 2 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyCatcher Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Oh, thanks for bringing that to my attention, Lilywhite - I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I've nearly finished The Wise Woman now, and although I managed to read it all the way through, I have to say I didn't really like it. Especially not after The Queens Fool and The Virgins Lover. I just couldn't empathise with the main character Alys and I think that detracts from the enjoyment of the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I had the same problem, Kat - I didn't think it was anywhere near as good & I really felt nothing in particular for Alys - didn't like her enough to sympathise, didn't dilike her enough to really hate her - it meant I wasn't all that interested in anything that happened to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I'm currently enjoying A Respectable Trade at the moment. Its set in the 1780s with a family business which imports rum and sugar with slaves as a sideline. The plot is upsetting in places as Gregory demonstrates how ignorant Britain was then. I found myself tearful at times with the treatment of the slaves especially a 2 yr old. This is one aspect of British history that cannot claim greatness - only shame. :shock: I am halfway through and pleased to say that her books remain as good as ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I'm currently enjoying A Respectable Trade at the moment. Its set in the 1780s with a family business which imports rum and sugar with slaves as a sideline. The plot is upsetting in places as Gregory demonstrates how ignorant Britain was then. I found myself tearful at times with the treatment of the slaves especially a 2 yr old. This is one aspect of British history that cannot claim greatness - only shame. :shock: I am halfway through and pleased to say that her books remain as good as ever Have you read Property by Val Martin, that is a real eye opener into the attitudes to slaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Not yet - I've not heard of this one. Is it good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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