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Blameless
Blameless | Gail Carriger
Quitting her husband's house and moving back in with her horrible family, Lady Maccon becomes the scandal of the London season.Queen Victoria dismisses her from the Shadow Council, and the only person who can explain anything, Lord Akeldama, unexpectedly leaves town. To top it all off, Alexia is attacked by homicidal mechanical ladybugs, indicating, as only ladybugs can, the fact that all of London's vampires are now very much interested in seeing Alexia quite thoroughly dead.While Lord Maccon elects to get progressively more inebriated and Professor Lyall desperately tries to hold the Woolsey werewolf pack together, Alexia flees England for Italy in search of the mysterious Templars. Only they know enough about the preternatural to explain her increasingly inconvenient condition, but they may be worse than the vampires -- and they're armed with pesto.BLAMELESS is the third book of the Parasol Protectorate series: a comedy of manners set in Victorian London, full of werewolves, vampires, dirigibles, and tea-drinking.The Parasol ProtectorateSoullessChangelessBlamelessHeartlessTimelessFor more from Gail Carriger, check out:The Custard ProtocolPrudenceImprudenceFinishing School (YA)Etiquette & EspionageCurtsies & ConspiraciesWaistcoats & WeaponryManners & Mutiny
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MaleficentBookDragon
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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April's Doublespin was another delightful romp in the Parasol Protectorate series.
I'm doing quite well this year, though I did use one of my two #vetos for April's #bookspin choice.
#bookspintracker
@thearomaofbooks

ShananigansReads I love this series. Delightful is the perfect adjective for this series. (edited) 1y
ChaoticMissAdventures I also love this series! So much tea 😂. They are such fun reads with really distinct and endearing characters. 1y
TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 1y
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MaleficentBookDragon
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Up next, one if my #bookspin picks from this year.

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Good luck!! 1y
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galueth28
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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"How much longer, Mama, must we tolerate this gross humiliation?"

#firstlinefridays @ShyBookOwl

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DebinHawaii
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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#QuotsyAug21 #inventor

“Her laboratory was everything that was to be expected from an inventor of her character and reputation—very large, very messy, and very, very interesting.”

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Ash.on.the.line
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Such a fun series. I think I have one to go 🤔 Alexa always makes me laugh and I love all the paranormals! #bookspinbingo
I‘m hoping to finish up another book or 2 since I‘m reading maybe 7 right now 🤯🤪

PurpleyPumpkin I really like this series as well! Gotta get back to it... 4y
Ash.on.the.line @PurpleyPumpkin yeah I do that all the time. Start a series and enjoy it then don‘t finish it right away! 4y
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catsuit_mango
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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A re-read so I know how the cliffhanger from the previous book ends and I also know that those books make me crave tea and food... So there I am all set ;)

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PandaPanda
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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I thought going in I wouldn‘t like this much as much as the first two as they main couple were not together for most of it, but it was delightful. I love this comedy of manners with supernatural creatures and a super literal dry heroine.

vlwelser I love this series. Her others are fun too. 4y
PandaPanda @vlwelser I‘ll definitely check them out after I get through these! 4y
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AbbaZabba02
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Book 15 of the year.

Mar 4: husband tours house in New Town. It's fucking perfect. Everything on our Need, Want, AND Nice To Have lists. EVERYTHING.

Mar 5: make offer on said house.

Mar 6: offer accepted.

Mar 7&8: open house weekend on house in Old Town. (please please please sell quickly! I'm freaking. out. So many things all at once)

Not quite sure what's going on with the book? Hoping for another to wrap things up. Still a pick.

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Chrissyreadit
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Lady Maccon has an amazing #umbrella I wish I had one too. #lilithjuly

KarenUK I love the alliterative book titles from this author💕 (edited) 5y
Gissy 😱❤️❤️❤️😱 5y
Chrissyreadit @Gissy have you read these? They are funny! 5y
Gissy @Chryssyreadit Not yet. But they are in the wish list! 🤗 5y
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DGRachel
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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This whole series is just delightful and fun on audio - Victorian steampunk with vampires, werewolves, and killer mechanical ladybugs. Oh, and this one has Templars, too. I'm almost sorry it's over, but now maybe I'll stop grinning like a loon while sitting at my desk at work. So entertaining.

Mollyanna Love this series! Alexia is such a hoot, and I‘d love to live next door to Lord Akeldama. 5y
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Chrissyreadit
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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In my balancing act finished this fun fluffy cozy steampunky book. It is a good thing I was reading this while trying to read swamplandia (the most depressing book I have read in a long time). So three cheers for The Parasol Protectorate. Book 2 for #bookfitnesschallenge #bfc

ladym30 👍🏻Love this series❤️ 5y
JamieArc I remember that feeling with Swamplandia. I had no idea that it was going to get so heavy, and was mad no one had warned me! 5y
BookwormAHN Nice 👏🏻 5y
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theresidentromantic
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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And now onto the one that makes my heart hurt. From the end of Changeless to the middle of Blameless, I just want to cry. 😭😭😭

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Bit behind on reread. Finished Blameless yesterday. Favorite Quote is courtesy of Madam Lefoux: "You, sir, are a bad scientist!" Hopefully Genevieve approves of my new hat.?
#great2019parasolversereadalong
#genevievelefoux #qotd #redshesaid #steampunkstyle #coverlove

DivineDiana Love! ❤️ 6y
CrowCAH OMG I‘m in love with your outfit! 🥰 Soo cool you‘ll be a book character!!! 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @CrowCAH @DivineDiana I haven't had a chance to wear since I found the Hat on Sale on Victoria Trading Co. I may have to throw a party to have an excuse. 6y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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JenlovesJT47 I haven‘t read any of her books yet but own a few. Which do you recommend reading first? 6y
CrowCAH And I spot your Jane Austen shelf! 😍 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @CrowCAH Jane Austen shelf is about to expand to 2nd shelf! #collectionnotobsession 6y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig @JenlovesJT47 You can start with Soulless which is first published. Although, I'm really enjoying the Chronological read. Starting with ebook 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @JenlovesJT47 coincidently my shelf is arranged in Chronological order. 6y
JenlovesJT47 Awesome, thanks! 6y
CrowCAH @Crinoline_Laphroaig woohoo that‘s super exciting! 6y
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BookishBlonde12
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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#audiowalk

I love spring flowers! 💐🌷🌹🌺🌸🌼

tammysue Beautiful 🌸 6y
readordierachel So pretty! 6y
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jpmcwisemorgan
Blameless | Gail Carriger

The #ParasolProtectorate read along continues - this one started on 4/8. We‘re getting closer to the books I‘ve not read AND to the end of the series.

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BookishBlonde12
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Spring blooms and a new #audiobook

It‘s going to be a beautiful day!

🌸☀️🌷

Tanisha_A 😍 6y
Crazeedi Beautiful! We are going to have a warm day too! Finally!! 6y
MidnightBookGirl Lovely! 6y
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ladym30
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Up next. I am addicted to this series.❤️❤️

JanuarieTimewalker13 I definitely want to try this! 6y
ladym30 @JanuarieTimewalker13 Yes!, especially if you enjoy Victorian Times!❤️ 6y
JanuarieTimewalker13 I@ not sure if I do, but I love vampires! 6y
ladym30 @JanuarieTimewalker13 There are vampires so see what you think. Enjoy💕 6y
JanuarieTimewalker13 Thank you!!💐 6y
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lahousewyfe
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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@minkyb - I'm afraid I might give you a run for your money on boring! 😂😂

1. Nothing. With luck, I won't even get out of my pjs.
2. Meeting my wife.
3. See above!
4. Harriet Tubman - she's such a badass!
5. @nu-bibliophile #FRIYAYINTRO @TheSpineView

TheSpineView I would love stay in my jammies all day Saturday or Sunday! No going to happen... sigh...😋 6y
lahousewyfe @TheSpineView I'm realistically hoping for half of Sunday. 😂😂 6y
minkyb PJ‘s are the best! 6y
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lahousewyfe
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Terribly fun romp! I love these little adventures. This one took me to France and Italy, meeting more scientists and even Templars. Wheeeeee!

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Sarz
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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3.5 - 4 ⭐ (I'm undecided)
I love the Parasol Protectorate books, but I didn't like this as much as the first two. At times, it felt like a bit of a chore to get through. I found myself getting bored. I think it may have been the lack of banter between Alexia and Lord Maccon. I'll continue with the series though.

BookishMarginalia This one is where I stopped reading. I need to get back and start from the beginning again. 6y
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BookaholicNatty
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Ohhhhh this was soooooo sooooo good!!! I think I may like this one the best yet!!! The third in the series! I can‘t say it enough how much I love this series and all the characters in it! I was shocked by so many of the events that happened in this book and i will be downloading the next book before I head to bed!! All my audible credits have been going to this! The narrator is just INCREDIBLE!! I recommend this to everyone!!! Start with Soulless!

phatsallylee This is good to know. I really enjoyed the first book. The second book left me questioning if i should continue on. 6y
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Michollio
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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I finally got this one, and read it in a day and a half. A much better ending than the last one, and the previous issues resolved. Some interesting new tidbits for the next book to explore as well.

#BookishBingo category: There's a dramatic family dinner

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JacqMac
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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I have so much love for this series. This book did not disappoint. It‘s just so fun. I can‘t wait for the next one!

BookaholicNatty Oh I Love her books sooooo much!!!! 6y
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JacqMac
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Just another exciting Saturday night. After this week, I really needed some relaxing me time.

Zelma Looks lovely. And I am in the same boat. 👍 6y
emilyhaldi Nice!!! Are you double-fisting with a 🍸 and 🍷?! 🙌🏻 6y
valeriegeary Perfect! 6y
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JacqMac @Zelma 👍❤️ 6y
JacqMac @emilyhaldi Something just as good. Hubby brought me the 🍸half full of dark chocolate bits. 6y
JacqMac @valeriegeary It was just what I needed. 🙂 6y
emilyhaldi What a lovely husband!! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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JacqMac
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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I‘m already over winter. This weather is making me feel a little SAD. So I pulled this book off the TBR. I love this series. Gail Carriger always makes me laugh. I‘m going to have a little me time. And I‘m going to eat this whole giant honey crisp apple all by myself.

Melissa_J Is it still snowing there? Are you in (or near) Calgary or Edmonton? You need a nice, warm chinook! 6y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled And where I am we‘re so excited that it‘s dropping to the 60s tomorrow morning for a few hours! 😓 6y
JacqMac @Melissa_J I‘m in Calgary. A chinook would be great! Though I‘d settle for a little sunshine. 6y
JacqMac @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled 60 sounds wonderful. 6y
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silentrequiem
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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If I were Alexia, I would have then gone around licking everything I could just to spite the Templars. But I'm contrary that way.

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GivenLemons
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Blameless has all the good things of the previous books and yet expanded the world! I spent the whole book growling at Lord Maccon... #steampunk #fantasy

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Lauren_reading
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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This series is just so entertaining. I‘m glad that this book took care of the cliff hanger in the previous one and I‘m looking forward to the next book.

MidnightBookGirl The audiobooks are amazing! 6y
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Chellebearss
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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I‘m on quite a roll with the #parasolprotectorate series! I finished the third book tonight and am loving it. I had to jump right into this one after a cliff hanger in the last and managed some beach reading while my family frolicked in the water. Thankfully Amazon is delivering me the next two books tomorrow! #79of2018
🐺🧛🏻‍♀️

WeeWeegieBookworm The manga versions are good fun too 👍🏻 6y
Crewgurl ❤️ amazon. Hero of book lovers everywhere! 6y
Chellebearss @WeeWeegieBookworm thanks, I‘ll check them out! 😃 6y
Chellebearss @Crewgurl two day shipping is my favourite thing!! 😃 (edited) 6y
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Chellebearss
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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My #July #tbr. It might be a touch ambitious but I‘d really like to finish my #PopSugarChallenge this month as well as get caught up with #TheGreatLibraryChapteraDay group.

Myhusbandhatesreading And my TBR list just got longer 😉 6y
Chellebearss @Myhusbandhatesreading ha! Sorry! Which ones caught your eye? 6y
eri.reads Gail Carriger has been on my list for quite some time. I think I'll attempt to get that one in next month! 😁 6y
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TorieStorieS
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I‘ve been thoroughly enjoying my first real foray into #steampunk fantasy! And now I‘m waiting for the last two installments to arrive! At least I‘m only waiting on #bookmail and not on the #PaperbackWriter 😄😄😄#HeyJune @GypsyKat

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dsfisher
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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#3 of this entertaining 5 book series. Templars are added to the mix of werewolves, vampires, and Alexia a Soulless and sassy heroine.

Andrew65 You said the magic word, Templars! 😻 7y
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Centique
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Another fun read in the Parasol Protectorate series. So here are some celebratory parasols for you - thanks to Google! I love that a parasol is a handy weapon in this tongue in cheek series

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Such a fun series! 7y
Mommamanzi This was a fun series! 7y
robinb I think I want to try this series! 7y
Centique @robinb you should, its great! 7y
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SpeculativeFemale
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Another engrossing story in the Parasol Protectorate series. This one is a bit darker than the previous two, but still a lovely tale.

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WeeWeegieBookworm
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Gail Carriger posted Blameless extras on her site! Afternoon sorted 😁 #ParasolProtectorate #Parasolverse 🖤🌂

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MarauderErin
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Folding laundry is much more fun this way.

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VoraciousReader
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Well, Littens, most all is right with the world again. Though I mourn for our dear Vampire Dandy's loss, I have no doubt he will find a way to recover what was his. I devoutly hope there is more to this series!

iread2much Oh yes there is and they are wonderful! 7y
monkeygirlsmama I have this series, but haven't read any of it yet. 7y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Conall is "pickled beyond the gerkin".
Alexia, Gienvieve, and Floote go on a road trip and discover the joy of pesto.
Poor Biffy is in a spot of bother and Professor Lyall is a Saint.
I love these books! ?????
#bewareItalianswhoembroider

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
Blameless | Gail Carriger

Vampires are allergic to garlic; werewolves to basil. #pestotheperfectweapon 😉

julesG Thanks for the "reminder" - I need to.go grocery shopping. ;)) 8y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
Blameless | Gail Carriger

Alexia took a tentative sip and was quite overwhelmed by an acute sense of betrayal. It was absolutely vile tasting, a mixture of quinine and burnt dandelion leaves. “That, I am to assume, is the infamous coffee?” Madame Lefoux nodded, pouring herself a splash and then adding a good deal of honey and milk. Alexia could not believe a whole hive of honey capable of rescuing the foul drink. Imagine preferring that to tea! #teadrinkerinacoffeeworld

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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Grumpy Werewolves. It that time of the month. 😂

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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“I remembered that awful thing I had heard about Italy.” Ivy dabbed at the corner of one eye with her handkerchief in an excess of sentiment. “What I heard… Oh, I can hardly speak of it… I heard that in Italy they drink”—she paused—“coffee.” She shuddered delicately.
#hard2beteadrinkerinacoffeeworld

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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"Italy?”
“The hotbed of antisupernatural sentiment,” spat Professor Lyall.
“The cesspit of religious fanaticism,” added Tunstell."

Mommamanzi I ordered mine not too long ago and it needs to hurry up and get here!!!! I need to know what happens!!!!❤ 8y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
Blameless | Gail Carriger
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I want to visit Madame Lefoux's hat shop.
#fictionalbucketlist

DebinHawaii There and Lord Akeldama's house and closets too! 😆👍 8y
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jpmcwisemorgan
Blameless | Gail Carriger

Back to reading. Tea solves everything, don't you know? #24in48 #readathon

Texreader Yes it does!! 8y
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