*Grab your current read
*Open to a random page
*Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
Not quite my current read as I've already finished it but a book I want to put the spotlight on for historical fiction lovers. By an Australian author and I haven't seen much mention of it yet from the Northern Hemisphere but definitely worthy of adding to those TBR lists.
The Wedding Shroud by Elisabeth Storrs
406 BC - a young woman torn between two cultures.
My two teasers come from p100
"Artile signalled two attendants to hold a large round mantle over the couple; a symbol of shelter and union from those outside. Just like the bridal gown it was light and transparent, a fine thread of gold woven through it. There was space beneath it - a kind of cocoon."
"His face softened. 'This is our wedding shroud,' he said. 'Eventually it will embrace us in death.'
All going well I'll be reviewing The Wedding Shroud next week.
Oooh, great teaser. I love the cover too. Author and book are new to me, but I'm going to look for it now! Can't wait to see your review.
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser - I've had my eye on this one!
ReplyDeleteWow ... that second quote is a real downer!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteJenners - it does sound like that but it actually shows how the Etruscans respected their women.
This sounds wonderful! I am adding The Wedding Shroud to my list. My TT: http://www.rundpinne.com/2010/11/teaser-tuesdays-heideggers-glasses.html
ReplyDeleteWow! What a comment! Don't know if I would like death brought up at my wedding! My teaser is at:
ReplyDeleteThe Delusional Diaries
Wow, this teaser definitely sounds interesting. Hope you continue to enjoy the book. My teaser can be found at The Bookish Snob
ReplyDeleteWhile I can understand the sentiment, kind of a morbid thing to say at a wedding! Great teaser. Check out my Tuesday here
ReplyDeletehttp://kyliesreads.blogspot.com/2010/11/teaser-tuesday_16.html
I am really looking forward to reading this book when I get it, and I am really hoping that you loved it!
ReplyDeleteMy teaser comes from The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
Bittersweet ... I've been curious about this novel and will be looking for the review.
ReplyDeleteThis is not an author I am familiar with, here in the UK, but the teaser lines were so moving that I checked out the author website and I have already added it to my 'wish list' I acn't wait to read your review
ReplyDeleteYvonne
How morbidly creepy !! I would have freaked out (even more) if my fiance had said that to me :)
ReplyDeleteMy teaser is at e-Volving Books
This week, I started a new feature - spotlighting bloggers with ereaders, and have an author-sponsored Kindle giveaway!
That's a beautiful choice for a passage. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you all enjoyed my teasers and has been interesting reading the different responses.
ReplyDeleteMarg - I loved it!
Oh, this is a great teaser...and sounds like a good story.
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