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Saturday, 24 September 2011

provence, romance and mystery....


Deborah Lawrenson's gothic style novel, The Lantern, set in Provence is the perfect weekend read.....Her descriptions of Provence are so sensitive and heartfelt... it was as if I was discovering somewhere new and wonderful for the first time, not reading about an area that I know and love so well...Part mystery, part romance...part reality, part make believe...I savoured every word....

Julie at The Provence Post is giving away six copies of The Lantern so visit here and leave a comment to be entered in the draw....xv

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thank you to harper for the advance copy

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25 comments:

  1. MrsLittleJeans22 September 2011 at 19:38

    I always love your movie and book suggestions Vicki...wishing you a great weekend xo

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  2. Alcira Molina-Ali22 September 2011 at 19:47

    Oooh yes!
    I've just cracked this tome myself and can't wait to rush, spellbound, through it.
    Cheers, Alcira

    nerochronicles.com

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  3. Jem 22 September 2011 at 19:52

    Ah - now a story full of intrigue and set in a stunning location is just my thing!! I'll pop this on the Amazon wishlist post haste! The cover art is also beautiful, I do hope to reach that level of photography one day :-)

    Jem xXx

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  4. Karena22 September 2011 at 20:30

    Oh I will pick up The Lantern tomorrow Vicki!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  5. Julie Mautner22 September 2011 at 20:48

    Hi Vicki,
    Your readers might be interested to know that I'm giving away six copies of The Lantern on my website ProvencePost.com right now. All the info is right there so they should scoot on over, leave a comment and be entered to win! Hope you're enjoying these last beautiful days of summer...
    xx

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  6. Blue Muse22 September 2011 at 21:09

    I paid great heed to your recommendations, and will go get this. ... it sounds SO familiar to me. Oh no, that was the red lantern.
    I'm off to amazon. xo isa

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  7. Blue Muse22 September 2011 at 21:11

    ps. thank you so much for putting one of my posts and your kind words in your one-clicks! You are one of my very favorites, too. xoxo

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  8. helen tilston22 September 2011 at 21:35

    Hello dear Vicki
    Thank you kindly for this recommendation. I will put it on my list - I love book recommendations
    Fondly
    Helenxx

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  9. Jacqueline @ HOME22 September 2011 at 21:59

    That sounds just like my cup of tea Vicki.....if I don't win it, I'll buy it !! XXXX

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  10. for the love of a house22 September 2011 at 23:10

    ohhhh, sounds like a good read! I've been trying to read more lately...!

    xojoan

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  11. DENISE.23 September 2011 at 02:18

    Ooh, sounds really good! Would love to read it. It sounds like another book I read recently & loved -- The Violets of March.

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  12. Anonymous23 September 2011 at 04:32

    Oh so but if I had the time (did that sound dramatic enough?}

    Linda@Lime in the coconut

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  13. Ann23 September 2011 at 07:47

    Just from your description,

    the books seems really an interesting read.

    Thanks.

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  14. Genie -- Paris and Beyond23 September 2011 at 11:34

    I found Deborah through her blog and was captivated by her photos and her story. On the pre-order list and waiting for the publication in the US, I all but snatched it out of the postman's hands. It is indeed captivating with a richness of character development and plot. Her descriptive style is amazing. Bravo, Deborah!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  15. Zita - Mlle Magpie23 September 2011 at 13:01

    Thanks for the recommendation, Vicki. It sounds wonderful.

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  16. peggy braswell23 September 2011 at 15:57

    a grand recommendation + I have read and it is all you say it is Vicki. Thanks xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  17. Amy23 September 2011 at 16:23

    My weekends have been so busy playing the harp at weddings and making a huge vat of pesto (photo on my blog today) that sitting down with a lovely book like this would be heaven!

    Thanks for introducing me to the Provence Post - another good read.

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  18. Karen F. Rose23 September 2011 at 18:13

    Thanks for the recommendation. Anxious to read the book!

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  19. Pamela Terry and Edward24 September 2011 at 03:05

    I read that this summer. Lovely sense of place!

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  20. Lu24 September 2011 at 16:37

    I recently reviewed this book on my blog - it's a great read! Would recommend it :)

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  21. Ivy and Elephants24 September 2011 at 22:46

    Thanks so much for the recommendation. I'm always looking for a good read. This sounds like a favorite in the making.
    Have a fabulous weekend.
    Patti

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  22. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful Life25 September 2011 at 00:29

    Your descripton of the novel makes me wish the bookstores were open right now... I'd run out and get a copy!

    I LOVE the cover!

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  23. Margie’s daughter Leiny25 September 2011 at 18:19

    Hi Vicki, I read the book a couple of weeks ago. I just loved the way lavender is a character which runs like a thread through the story. The descriptions of the garden, sculpture, food, all combine to make this my favourite read of Summer 2011. Big hugs, Margie.

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  24. Pink Princess26 September 2011 at 22:12

    Thank you for the recommendation, book looks great!!

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  25. Home Arts27 September 2011 at 04:33

    I trust your review. I'll get a copy soon. Thanks!~

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