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Borrower of the Night
Borrower of the Night | Elizabeth Peters
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A new heroine from the creator of the internationally bestselling Amelia Peabody series A missing masterwork in wood, the last creation of a master carver who died in the violent tumult of sixteenth century Germany, may be hidden in the medieval castle in the town of Rothenburg. The prize has called to Vicky Bliss, drawing her and an arrogant male colleague into the forbidding citadel and its dark secrets. But the treasure hunt soon turns deadly. Here, where the blood of the long forgotten stains ancient stones, Vicky must face two perilous possibilities: either a powerful supernatural evil inhabits the place... or someone frighteningly real is willing to kill for what Vicky is determined to find.
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DGRachel
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I found the first book in the Vicky Bliss series by Elizabeth Peters to be just as much fun as the Peabody series. Vicky is delightful, the mystery was a fun gothic tale, and the audiobook is narrated by the brilliant Barbara Rosenblat. First book finished for #AwesomeApril.

CarolynM I want to be Vicky Bliss 😆 My favourite is 4y
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 4y
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LeahBergen
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The third book arrived, @CarolynM , so now I can make a proper (and correct!) post to thank you for these fun birthday gifts! The Camelot Caper sounds really good (it‘s a standalone, isn‘t it?).

I was casually looking at the beginning of Borrower of the Night and oops ... I‘m 35 pages in. 😆😆

Thanks so much again! 😘😘

Blueberry 💙 4y
Cathythoughts Looking forward to your thoughts... 4y
batsy Elizabeth Peters has that effect, doesn't she? Sucks you right in. I haven't read The Camelot Caper and a scroll down Litsy reminded me that I bought it 3 years ago 😂 4y
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LeahBergen @batsy Buddy read? 😆😆 4y
CarolynM Excellent! The Camelot Caper is a stand alone, but it introduces my book boyfriend John Tregath (or Sir John Smythe as he calls himself when he first meets Vicky in Street of the Five Moons) I thought you should have the full experience of his charms😂 Enjoy. 4y
LeahBergen @CarolynM Well, I obviously need an introduction to your book boyfriend! 👏🏻👏🏻 And I‘ll even share him with you. 😉 4y
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bookandbedandtea
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This virus has wiped out my concentration so it feels like it took forever to read this. I finally got through it though and it's still the same zany romp I remember from years ago. I don't think I could handle anything heavy right now so this was perfect.

TheAromaofBooks I really enjoyed this series, and also the Amelia Peabody books, which I keep meaning to reread! 5y
bookandbedandtea The Amelia Peabody books are one of my absolute favourite series. The Vicky Bliss books are enjoyable but not quite in the same class. 5y
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bookandbedandtea
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Browsing my shelves reminded me if this series. I rarely reread these days but I'm feeling the pull of that recently so I'm starting this now. I can't wait to reacquaint myself with Vicky Bliss. 😁

CarolynM I love these books. I think I need another reread of my favourite 5y
bookandbedandtea @CarolynM That one is definitely my favourite too! But it's been so long since I've read any of the series that I decided to start at the beginning. 5y
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BookishTrish
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Evening reading view

Crazeedi 😸❤❤ 5y
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mabell
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Having very much enjoyed Amelia Peabody, I thought I would give Vicky Bliss a try. I‘m an hour into the audiobook, and I‘m still not draw into the story. I intend to finish this one, but I don‘t know if this series is my cup of tea.

CarolynM This is the first one and the weakest of them - Sir John Smythe hasn't turned up yet. Street of the Five Moons is good, Trojan Gold is better, Night Train to Memphis is the best (my favourite, any way, but benefits from having read at least the other two first) 5y
mabell @CarolynM That‘s good to know! I have Night Train to Memphis in print. I assume they would best be read in order? 5y
CarolynM Yes, but it's not vital. The only reason I don't suggest going straight to Night Train is you'll get more out of it if you already understand the Vicky-John relationship. 5y
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mabell Now I‘m intrigued! I might just have to continue - fortunately the audiobooks are all available in my library‘s app. 😄 5y
CaramelLunacy I have to admit, Vicky never drew me in the way Amelia and her staunch reinforced parasol did... 5y
mabell @CaramelLunacy Yes, I think Amelia is more my type of heroine 😊 5y
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Blueberry
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1. Vicky Bliss and John Smythe from the tagged book.
2. Lilacs and plumerias
3. CHOCOLATE!!!
4. 💚💙

#HelloThursday @WanderingLynn

CarolynM My absolute favourite couple too. Night Train to Memphis is my comfort book♥️ 6y
wanderinglynn Thanks for playing! 💜 6y
NataliePatalie That's a weird question because chocolate is still candy lol. 6y
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JulieAnn
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I know most people prefer Amelia Peabody to Vicky Bliss so I guess I‘m in the minority. I don‘t mind Amelia, but I read Vicky first so I have quite the soft spot for her despite the reluctant heroine persona. This is probably my 6th reread of the series and the first book is still amusing and fun. Obviously, it‘s a bit dated but I read it for what it is, not in a modern context. Fun, quick read.

DGRachel I started with Amelia, but my Mom owns all of the Vicky Bliss novels, too. I guess I need to shop her shelves. 😉 6y
JulieAnn @DGRachel definitely do that! They are kind of silly but such fun reads! 6y
Literary_Siren I picked up The Falcon at the Portal for $1.99 on Kindle today! 6y
JulieAnn @Literary_Siren Nice! Good to know. Thanks! 6y
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Readerann
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Mehso-so

I don't like Vicky Bliss as much as Amelia Peabody, but I'll probably give the series another shot. I have a feeling subsequent books might get better.

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Shemac77
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Nope. Not Amelia Peabody. None of the charm or wit. Pan for me.
#readeverydayeverywhere
#nslittens
#paramediclitten
#readingissexy

EloisaJames I remember loving it, but it's been so long I can't remember why. Love Amelia! (At least for first few) 8y
Laura317 Different strokes. I loved those books. After Ramses was grown, not so much. Her Vicky Bliss series is my favorite. 8y
Shemac77 Really?!? Ok. Maybe I wasn't in the proper mood for this then. I'll move it to my retry pile. @Laura317 @EloisaJames 8y
Christy2318 I tried this on audio and found Vicky & the boyfriend both annoying. I bailed when they got to Germany. 8y
Shemac77 I adored the Amelia Peabody series and was shocked at how much I did not like Vicky. I'll give it another chance because maybe my headspace was all messed up from the election results. But I'm glad I'm not the only one who was annoyed! @Christy2318 8y
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Shemac77
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Shemac77 Why thank you sir :). @MrBook 8y
Bette Nice picture! 👍❤️ 8y
Shemac77 Thank you! @Bette 8y
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Verity
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The Boy aka Him Indoors has borrowed my kindle and asked what he should read. I suggested this and he's now more than 1/3 of the way through (in just a few hours which is amazing for him) and wandering around clutching the kindle and reading whilst doing other stuff. What greater testimonial for a book is there?!

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SuziQoregon
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Well, Vicky Bliss is no Amelia Peabody but it was Okay enough that I'll listen to the second in the series. That's more due to Barbara Rosenblat narration than the plot. There's potential. We'll see.

ragingdaisy Barbara Rosenblat is the best! Have you listened to Trojan Gold yet? It's my favorite in the Vicky Bliss series. 8y
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SuziQoregon
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Started this audio yesterday. I've missed listening to Barbara Rosenblat and decided it was time to start the Vicky Bliss series.