Waiting On Wednesday
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to -read" selection is:
The Virgin Cure (hardcover) by Ami McKay, Harper Collins publisher
Release Date: 2-15-12
I am Moth, a girl from the lowest part of Christie St., born to a slum-house mystic and the man who broke her heart.So begins The Virgin Cure, a novel set in the tenements of lower Manhattan in 1871.As a young child, Moth's father smiled, tipped his hat and walked away from her forever.The summer she turned 12, her mother sold her as a servant to a wealthy woman, with no intention of seeing her again.
great pick! enjoy when you get to read it!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really interesting. Great pick! I hope you enjoy it!
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I love the cover for this one - It sounds awesome :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this one. It looks really good, thanks for sharing!
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ow, that sounds sad! poor Moth! ):
ReplyDeletethe cover is lovely!
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So much potential in such a little blurb! I'm a fan of historical fiction too, this looks like it could really be great. Add me to the list of people who love the cover! :)
ReplyDeleteNot really a historical novel fan, but I like the cover though.
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Isn't it already out? I bought it on my Kobo last month! Can't wait to read it tho.. it does look really good!
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First time I've seen this. Hope you get a chance to read it soon.
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Felicia- It is a nice cover.
Hi, there! Thanks for icommenting on yours... Sometimes I simply run out of time...
ReplyDeleteThis book is sure to be a poignant read, but also a very rewarding one! I'm really intrigued! Thanks for featuring it!
Hope you have a WONDERFUL week!! : )
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