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Midnight Blue
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
15 posts | 14 read | 15 to read
Amsterdam 1654: a dangerous secret threatens to destroy a young widows new life.
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Kangaj1
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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Here are some options for #round13 #groupb #lmpbc
I can grab others if these do not work.
@babyruth2510 @BookishBelle @cwarnier

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babyruth2510 They all sound good. I‘ve read The History of love but it was so long ago I honestly don‘t remember it. The camel bookmobile sparks my interest the most. Good choices😀 3y
BookishBelle Good choices! I‘m most interested in The History of Love and Beautiful Ruins. 3y
Kangaj1 @cwarnier Do you have an opinion on which one to read? 3y
cwarnier Wow, all of these choices look good. I have not red or heard of any of them. 3y
Kangaj1 I am going with Beautiful Ruins, as among readers whose tastes I align it got the highest ratings. 3y
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BookishTrish
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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Pickpick

Not a particularly well-crafted work of historical fiction but a satisfying vacation read nonetheless (and it fed my current Dutch obsession). Pictured: Chinatown, Victoria, BC

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Libby1
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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Mehso-so

I have a major case of #KittenParalysis as I finish this book.

The setting in 17th century Netherlands was my cuppa tea, but sadly the historical aspects of this book fell flat. The dialogue was poor and sounded like the current day. One character even used the phrases “going all the way” and “in the right place for another relationship”. 🙄

I‘m glad I had such great feline company as I read my final pages!

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I am such a sucker for ginger cats!! 😻 5y
8little_paws Awww look at these babies 5y
Erynecki Cute cat! 5y
Dragon 😻 5y
RealBooks4ever Kitties!!! 😻 5y
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jfount
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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This is like Dutch golden age fan fiction; the main character invents Delft pottery (and the teacup), meets Rembrandt and is pals with Vermeer (who admires the way she looks in that yellow jacket standing in the light...). It doesn‘t feel very ‘historical‘; among other things there‘s little sense of social status making any kind of difference. It was a quick enough read though.

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Bookish_B
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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Mehso-so

Ah, I had such high hopes for this one. Having just been to Amsterdam and Delft last year I was giddy when I saw what this book was about. Unfortunately the writing was not good (and maybe that‘s to do with the translation but at the very least, it‘s a combo of both) and the story weak. So disappointed. I didn‘t hate it enough not to finish it (probably because it‘s a quick read) but I did eye-roll a lot.

Liatrek I love everything in this pic❤️ especially the teapot 😍 6y
AmyG So pretty! 💙 6y
Bookish_B @Liatrek @AmyG thank you! They're my souvenirs from my trip to Delft. 6y
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Bookish_B
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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I don't know what I says about me that I was super excited to start this book because I had THE perfect bookmark to go with it 😂🤓

Bookworm-Bobbie It says you‘re awesome! 😊 6y
LeahBergen I would do the very same! 😆 6y
Bookish_B @Bookworm-Bobbie hehe-heh 🙈 Thank you! 6y
Bookish_B @LeahBergen 😊👏🏼 I'm glad I'm not alone! 6y
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umbrellagirl
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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I absolutely chose this based on the cover, but it‘s *good*.

JSW Oh it is? I saw it at the bookstore and wondered... may need to stack it now lol. 6y
zezeki That is a lovely cover! 😍 6y
RebelReader @JSW. I did the exact same thing. Loved the cover, picked it up, left it at the store telling myself I have plenty to read already! Stacking it now though! 🤫 6y
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emmaturi I enjoyed this one! 6y
umbrellagirl @JSW Just finished it. I enjoyed it. 6y
umbrellagirl @zeljka Blue is my favourite. 💙 6y
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BookNAround
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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Pickpick

A young widow running from her past ends up in Delft and helping develop delftware in the 1650s. Between a pick and a so-so. Full review at http://booknaround.blogspot.com/2018/06/review-midnight-blue-by-simone-van-der.h...

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BookNAround
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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Historical fiction about a young woman who is a pottery painter in Delft in the 1600s. I love the heck out of this cover.

valeriegeary 😍 6y
SqueakyChu Agreed! What a great cover!! 6y
Swe_Eva So beautiful! 💜 6y
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LeahBergen I really love historical fiction set in The Netherlands (and it‘s hard to find!) 6y
pgh.femme That cover! Gorgeous. 6y
tammysue Lovely! 💙 6y
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emmaturi
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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Pickpick

I very much enjoyed this book set in The Netherlands in the 17th century. The cover is just gorgeous it was what attracted me to the book in the first place! #books #bookcover #bookmad #lovetoread #booknerd

knittedgnome Really pretty cover! 6y
BiblioLitten Such a lovely cover.💙💙 6y
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Herschelian
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
Pickpick

Book is translated from Dutch; a good if rather light plot; never the less absolutely fascinating about the development of ‘Delft Blue‘ China in the mid-1600s which swept Europe before the secret of making porcelain was discovered. Also fascinating about how people reacted to the dangers of the plague in those days. Very interesting to read. An easy book which most readers will enjoy.

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emmaturi
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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Who could resist a book with this cover? #bookcover #bookaddict #bookworm #bluebooks #prettybooks

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AdeleReads
Midnight Blue | Simone van der Vlugt
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Mehso-so

I read this novel a few months ago, but it would make an enjoyable summer vacation/beach read. Set during the Dutch Golden Age, the detailed setting and suspenseful plot kept me engaged. There were a few missteps—the plot took some unrealistic, melodramatic turns, for example. Overall, though, I'd recommend it—especially for art history fans. Full review on my blog https://adelegallogly.com/2017/05/12/art-and-secrets-in-the-dutch-golden-age/

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inked.delights
Nachtblauw | Simone van der Vlugt
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Mehso-so

• Last night I read a Dutch novel and I haven't done that for a while. Ginerva is a historical novel, written by one of my favourite Dutch writers Simone van der Vlugt 😊

• It's a 14th century Italian love story like Romeo & Julia, and I liked it but there was a lot of historical incorrectness and that irritated me.. I finished it in one sit though 📖

• Also, let me introduce you to my cat Lord 😻

#Ginerva #simonevandervlugt #catsofLitsy

Thebookharlot Ohhh... Lord! 😂adorable! 😍 7y
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Lilitherat
Nachtblauw | Simone van der Vlugt
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Newest historical novel of one of my favourite authors, what a pretty cover, can't wait to finish it!