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Mrs. Benedict Arnold

Emma Parry

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A riveting reimagining of the young woman who almost ended the American Revolution. Philadelphia in the 1770s. Peggy Shippen longs for the war she’s living through to end. Though not always appreciated at home, she finds her curiosity is welcomed by a lively and influential circle of friends, including a glamorous rising star in the British army, Captain John André.When the war separates them, Peggy is devastated—both by his absence and the horrors of ongoing conflict—before finding consolation in a man whose heroics for the Patriots have captured the world’s imagination: General Benedict Arnold.As she trades Loyalist balls for Patriot salons, entertaining the most prominent figures of early America, and navigating the country’s lethal political currents, she conceives of an audacious scheme to achieve peace and her family’s survival, unleashing what would become the most famous act of treason in history.When uncertainty and bloodshed are the only constants, Mrs. Benedict Arnold asks, how far will one woman go for safety?

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She's Becoming Bookish\ \ Carlie Dayle\ \ • Jul 22

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She's Becoming Bookish\ \ Carlie Dayle\ \ • May 17

[Poll:\ \ What should the BBFL June reading theme be?\ \ \ \ Morning besties!\ \ Greetings from the bayou. 🐊 I've been here since Wednesday and really enjoying the slower pace. Dad is doing better than I thought after a tough update from the doctor and after losing his little dog to old age. He sure is a tough old bird, but I still like to pamper him a bit. This morning it was a full breakfast, Cajun-style. Grits with crawfish, shrimp, and andouille, croissants from Wildgrain ( get your first box on me), and scrambled eggs. The gator really loved it! 😜\ \ Since we last chatted I finished Mrs. Benedict Arnold and really enjoyed it (4⭐️s). As I mentioned last week, it has a Regency romance feel but jam-packed with history much like a Diana Gabaldon story. I really appreciated the showing rather than telling, with Parry taking us into the heart and mind of her character rather than sharing through a third or second-person perspective. I'm not sure how it will compare to Stephanie Dray's latest, A Founding Mother, but I intend to find out soon. That is next up for me!\ \ I'm still reading The Woman and Her Stars on my Kindle and finding it very enjoyable, but it's been hard to find time to spend reading, more so than usual. I am hoping to finish soon though! It's a tad slower and much more of a character-driven story, with Haw's narrative style really endearing you to the FMC. There's a hint of romance, but it hasn't been distracting. \ \ As requested, I started Cleopatra a few days ago on audio, and WoW! It's so transportive. It's also told in a first-person perspective, but it's an interesting mix of story-telling, breaking the fourth wall, and narration. I am really digging it and want to spend ALL my time with that one right now. I'm very curious to see where it goes. I think it will be the perfect gateway to a fun project I have planned for this summer. \ \ My mission over the next few days to start The Island of Sea Women, the BBFL book club book for May. I really need to start our book club books sooner in the month! I feel so behind and neglectful of our book club chat. Speaking of book club, help me vote on the June theme below! \ \ ICYMI:\ \

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She's Becoming Bookish\ \ Carlie Dayle\ \ • May 10

[Poll:\ \ Choose my next read!\ \ \ \ Hi there besties ❤️\ \ Happy Sunday & Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there!\ \ I wanted to share a few thoughts about my most recent reads and give you a sneak peek at what's coming this week in the world of SBB. \ \ First, let me just say that Yesteryear has TAKEN over my life. I binged it last Sunday and Monday and haven't stopped compulsively thinking about it since. I've written the equivalent of a 10-page paper that I will be publishing exclusively to Bindery this week, and I'm putting the finishing touches on a long-form video review for Youtube (my first ever video dedicated solely to one book) and a short-form Instagram post. I'm sure I'll edit that thesis down to a few paragraphs for a blog post at some point, but there's too many thoughts floating around in my head right now to condense it much further. For now, I'll just say that I plan to give it four starts, but I'm not convinced everyone should read it. More to come...\ \ As you requested in last week's poll, I started Mrs. Benedict Arnold, and, boy, what a treat! It's a combination of Jane Austen, Diana Gabaldon, and various Regency Romance authors I've read and enjoyed (Sophie Irwin, Manda Collins, India Holton, etc). It's packed with history but is very much a character-driven book, so the history seems more palatable. I think it will be perfect for folks who enjoy a little romance with their historical fiction. Plus, it's perfect for the upcoming 250th anniversary of America this summer. \ \ I'm back on the Go As a River bandwagon and glad that I am. I told myself to give it another shot, and surprisingly I'm enjoying it again. The surprise pregnancy trope put me off for a bit, but the character arc shifted back to an empowerment story so it's more my jam. The prose is really lovely, reminding me of some of the things I loved about Where the Lost Wander and In the Great Quiet. I should finish today, but it's looking like a solid 4⭐️ read for me. \ \ The Woman and Her Stars is my go-to-bed read, so I'm slowly plugging away (I've been so tired lately that my eyes start drooping as soon as my head hits the pillow). I'm really enjoying it and am hopeful to finish soon. Haw is a masterful storyteller, so I have a feeling it will be another 4⭐️+ for me. \ \ We've been spending a lot of time watching sports (both in person and on t.v.), having dinners with friends, and Spring cleaning. When life gets busy like this it's hard to balance it all, and naturally my content creation becomes less of a priority. I'm thinking next month will be a catch-up month for me since we have no trips and only one Dodger game. As for the rest of May, it's jam packed with trips and games. I'm headed home to Louisiana later this week, so look for a few alligator pics next week!\ \ ICYMI:\ \

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