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I read this book in one sitting nearly, which isnt as impressive as it sounds because a the book is very slim, and b i could not have put the book down midway for anything short of a nuclear holocaust. The book and melanie become compellingly philosophical as the story progresses. The victorian chaiselongue by marghanita laski october 12, 2010 of all the books in the persephone catalogue this is the one ive been looking forward to reading the most. Howard normans novel next life might be kinder the. May 02, 2014 the premise of howard normans new novel is eerie enough to make the skin crawl.
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Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. The victorian chaiselongue by marghanita laski the. The victorian chaise longue marghanita laski this was the first persephone book that ive read, and it was a fabulous introduction. Little does she know that secrets lurk in millys rotting victorian past. Oct 01, 2010 persephone books is now hosting an online discussion group, and if they continue in order of publication, the victorian chaise longue should be the november read and hopefully someone in the blogsophere can answer all my questions. Marghanita laski was the author of the victorian chaiselongue, a historical novel, published in 1953. The site of rapture, of ecstasy that is the implication to read more about the victorian chaiselongue go to the persephone forum. Editions of the victorian chaise longue by marghanita laski. This charming antique walnut chaise longue dates from the late victorian period. Contents cover about the book title page dedication chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8.
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