Wednesday 28 November 2012

Wishlist Wednesday #8

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly book blog hop hosted by Dani at Pen to Paper where we will post about a book that has been on our wishlist for some time, or just added, that we can't wait to get off the wishlist and onto our bookshelves.

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This isn't due out until next week and already I'm coveting it! I first heard about in an interview with the author on a book blog, where she was talking about the three main characters, and all their different quirks and skills. This looks like what I can only describe as a kind of steampunk Charlie's Angels, and I love the sound of it...


The Friday Society by Adrienne Kress


An action-packed tale of gowns, guys, guns –and the heroines who use them all 


Set in turn of the century London, The Friday Society follows the stories of three very intelligent and talented young women, all of whom are assistants to powerful men: Cora, lab assistant; Michiko, Japanese fight assistant; and Nellie, magician's assistant. The three young women's lives become inexorably intertwined after a chance meeting at a ball that ends with the discovery of a murdered mystery man. 


It's up to these three, in their own charming but bold way, to solve the murder–and the crimes they believe may be connected to it–without calling too much attention to themselves. 

Set in the past but with a modern irreverent flare, this Steampunk whodunit introduces three unforgettable and very ladylike–well, relatively ladylike–heroines poised for more dangerous adventures.


14 comments:

  1. Ooo, this does sound good! I love the ides of the assistants solving the case! Hope you get it soon - and that I get a copy at some point as well! :-)

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  2. That sounds amazing. Hope you get to read it soon. I've seen the cover - it's pretty awesome too.

    Tanya Patrice
    Girlxoxo.com

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  3. This sounds good!!! I hope you read it soon :)
    www.iloveteenbooks.blogspot.com

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  4. Sounds like a cool book! Hope you'll get the book soon. :)

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  5. Interesting -- the steampunk genre seems to be everywhere right now, and this sounds like a good twist, focusing on powerful women. I'd love to hear what you think once you get a chance to read it!

    Lisa
    My WW

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  6. Sounds really interesting; I typically don't gravitate toward historical fiction but as long as the writing is good I could see myself reading this. :) Hope you get to read it soon.
    My Wishlist Wednesday .
    Brandy

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  7. I've been seeing this one around a lot and it sounds pretty good. I don't read a lot of steampunk, but I might check this one out :)

    Janina
    My WW

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  8. This sounds awesome! I love the setting in London and the characters sound amazing. Great pick :)

    My WW: http://blueskyshelf.blogspot.com/2012/11/wishlist-wednesday-5.html

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  9. This sounds so interesting! Love the variety of characters. I definitely need to check this one out :)

    Becca @ Lost in Thought
    http://lostinthought-becca.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/wishlist-wednesday-19.html

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  10. I really want to get this book as well! I love the cover. I hope we both get it soon :D

    My WW

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  11. That sounds like a good book. I have to add it to my list! Thanks for stopping by my blog!Hope you get your book soon.
    Brittany @ Spare Time book blog

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  12. Oh I have this on my wishlist too, it sounds fab

    Here is my Wishlist Wednesday post
    Lauren

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  13. I'm going to wait for the reviews on this one. I just can't decide. I adore the cover of it, but I'm just not sure about the synopsis. Read it quickly when you get it. I want to see if you like it!!

    Heather

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  14. This one's definitely on my TBR list. :) I love steampunk!

    My WW: http://shelversanon.blogspot.com/2012/11/wishlist-wednesday-17_28.html

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