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"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
A Mad, Wicked Folly
by Sharon Biggs Waller
Expected publication: January 23rd 2014 by Viking Juvenile
Welcome to the world of the fabulously wealthy in London, 1909, where dresses and houses are overwhelmingly opulent, social class means everything, and women are taught to be nothing more than wives and mothers. Into this world comes seventeen-year-old Victoria Darling, who wants only to be an artist—a nearly impossible dream for a girl.
After Vicky poses nude for her illicit art class, she is expelled from her French finishing school. Shamed and scandalized, her parents try to marry her off to the wealthy Edmund Carrick-Humphrey. But Vicky has other things on her mind: her clandestine application to the Royal College of Art; her participation in the suffragette movement; and her growing attraction to a working-class boy who may be her muse—or may be the love of her life. As the world of debutante balls, corsets, and high society obligations closes in around her, Vicky must figure out: just how much is she willing to sacrifice to pursue her dreams?
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)
After Vicky poses nude for her illicit art class, she is expelled from her French finishing school. Shamed and scandalized, her parents try to marry her off to the wealthy Edmund Carrick-Humphrey. But Vicky has other things on her mind: her clandestine application to the Royal College of Art; her participation in the suffragette movement; and her growing attraction to a working-class boy who may be her muse—or may be the love of her life. As the world of debutante balls, corsets, and high society obligations closes in around her, Vicky must figure out: just how much is she willing to sacrifice to pursue her dreams?
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)
*** I love the cover of this book, the yellow really pops! Although I haven't read a lot of historical romance books lately, I'm really looking forward to reading this book. :) What is everyone waiting to read?
16 comments:
Nice! Been seeing this one around quite a bit lately! Hope you enjoy it!
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I love historical fiction, and it seems like there are a good amount of books lately set in England in the early 20th century. Maybe it's the Downton Abbey effect. :)
I can't wait to read this one, too. I tried (unsuccessfully) to get an ARC, so I'm settling for being first in my library's queue.
Stephanie @ Inspiring Insomnia
Great pick. I love the cover too, you don't see many with bright yellows on them. I have this coming up to read, and I can't wait. It sounds like it is going to be really good.
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I hope you enjoy this book!
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Leydy @ OUaT & Redcarpetendings
Ah, can't wait for this one! I want that dress. :) Great pick!
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Kirsty @ StudioReads
I love stories about the rich and famous! 1909 London sounds like an interesting time period. Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer @ Some Like It Paranormal
@Jessica @ a GREAT read
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@Stephanie K
Maybe it is! We'll just have to wait for it to come out. Thanks for stopping by :)
@Jenea Whittington
I hope it is! Thanks for stopping by:)
@Leydy @ OUAT
Thanks for stopping by :)
@Kirsty-Marie Jones
I love the dress as well! Thanks for stopping by:)
@Jennifer Messerschmidt
Thanks for stopping by :)
This book looks great! Adding it to the TBR :)
I read and reviewed this one recently! It was SO GOOD :D
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Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
I've seen this around a lot, it sounds great! Great pick!
Katie @ The Quiet Girl Talks
Oh I love this cover so much! I can't wait for this one either!!! Thanks for reminding me of it!
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