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Scarlet
Scarlet | Genevieve Cogman
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Revolution is a bloodthirsty business . . . especially when vampires are involved. It is 1793 and the French Revolution is in full swing. Vampiresusually rich and aristocratichave slaked the guillotines thirst in large numbers. The mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel, a disguised British noble, and his League are heroically rescuing dozens of aristocrats from execution, both human and vampire. And soon they will have an ace up their sleeve: Eleanor Dalton. Eleanor is working as a housemaid on the estate of a vampire Baroness. Her highest aspiration is to one day become a modiste. But when the Baroness hosts a mysterious noble and his wife, they tell Eleanor she is the spitting image of a French aristocrat, and they convince her to journey to France to aid them in a daring scheme. Soon, Eleanor finds herself in Paris, swept up in magic and intrigueand chaosbeyond her wildest dreams. But theres more to fear than ardent Revolutionaries. For Eleanor stumbles across a centuries-old war between vampires and their fiercest enemy. And theyre out for blood. . . . Scarlet is the first book in a wildly engaging new series from Genevieve Cogman, which reinvents the beloved tale of the Scarlet Pimpernel.
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Mrs_B
Scarlet | Genevieve Cogman
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I somehow missed this when it was released. I‘m a big fan of cogman‘s invisible library series. Anyway it‘s 99p on kindle at the minute!

julesG The sequel is due soon. 😉 7mo
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julesG
Scarlet | Genevieve Cogman
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#12Booksof2023 @Andrew65

May - French Revolution and the Scarlet Pimpernel

TrishB Loved this after your recommendation! 11mo
Andrew65 What could be better. 11mo
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vlwelser
Scarlet | Genevieve Cogman
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This is maybe a little bit weird. A young maid who resembles someone French and famous is brought to France for a covert operation. That sounds pretty normal. It's French Revolution with vampires.

#DoubleSpin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 13mo
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vlwelser
Scarlet | Genevieve Cogman
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Beach. Just beach.

Soubhiville Just beach is the best. I wouldn‘t mind if it was my job. Enjoy! 14mo
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Twainy
Scarlet | Genevieve Cogman
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It‘s 1793 revolutionary France. The Scarlet Pimpernel with vampires? YESSS.

Eleanor is a British housemaid on a vampire baroness‘s estate. During an evening with guests she‘s told that she‘s Marie Antoinette‘s doppelgänger so off to Paris she goes for a fun romp through alternative history. There was a class system so a lot is mentioned about that societal structure.

Oh, and Eleanor is possessed by a witch. (I ♥️ the S.E. book cover)

⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

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Twainy
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This is GSFF‘s monthly sub box book for June. Oddly it was delivered after their July book.

It‘s signed & numbered. A smaller format book & already on an upcoming TBR!! It‘s too short not to be 😁 plus, vampires ♥️

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CaitlinR
Scarlet | Genevieve Cogman
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The French Revolution, the Scarlet Pimpernel, a British maid impersonating Marie Antoinette, and coincidentally possessed by the spirit of a witch, vampires and a lot of commentary on evil doers on both sides of the political divide. I mean, what‘s not to like?!?

Cogman has given us a historical thrill ride peopled with interesting characters. She doesn‘t strive for historical accuracy (did I mention vampires?) But it was a fun read.

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TrishB
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Vampires, ghosts, feminists and the French Revolution 😁 good, exciting read.

julesG ❤️ Glad you liked it. 1y
Cinfhen Sounds like your dream novel 😂 1y
TrishB @julesG will definitely get the next one! @Cinfhen it definitely does 😁 1y
batsy That sounds fun! 1y
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Branwen
Scarlet | Genevieve Cogman
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My July Goldsboro book arrived today! What a great way to start the week! 🥰📚 I really love the Invisible Library series by this author so I'm excited to see what she does with the French Revolution and vampires! 😂 #goldsborobooks #goldsboro

RaeLovesToRead Yaaaas! 💃💃💃💃 1y
MuddyPuddle What a cool looking book! 1y
Hooked_on_books Those edges are next level! 1y
LittleBowBook So pretty! 😍 1y
Branwen @Hooked_on_books Right?!?! 😱 I can't get over how awesome it looks! @RaeLovesToRead 💕📚🥰 @MuddyPuddle @LittleBowBook Thank you! I'm completely in love with it! 😍📚 1y
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RaeLovesToRead
Scarlet | Genevieve Cogman
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Also, my penchant for sprayed edges has been satisfied today by another Goldsboro GSFF pick 🥰🥰

AmyG That is gorgeous 1y
TrishB That‘s lovely 😁 1y
TNbookworm Wow, gorgeous 🥰 1y
Books_et_al Stunning - and it sounds like it would be a good read too. 😊 1y
julesG 😍😍 1y
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OutsmartYourShelf
Scarlet | Genevieve Cogman
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Here we go - the French Revolution with vampires! It was a little slow to get going & I almost lost interest, but keeping going was rewarded with a much better second half. Eleanor was a good MC for the most part, & the evolution of her views about her place in society & the dawning of the idea that vampires (whom she had been raised to think of as essentially benevolent) could be violent killers behind closed doors was interesting to see. (Cont.)

OutsmartYourShelf Also its parallels with exploitation of the poor. I liked the fact that Sir Percy Blakeney seemed to be a morally grey character - yes he helps people escape the guillotine, but many of these are vampires who may not have the best interests of humans at heart. Is he idealistic, naïve, or is there more at play here? There was a small romantic aspect between Eleanor & one of the other characters but it wasn't a major plot point 2y
OutsmartYourShelf & didn't really detract from the story. Overall, I liked it & would be interested in reading the sequel(s). Verdict: the most audacious take on The Scarlet Pimpernel since Carry On Don't Lose Your Head. 4🌟

My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, Pan Macmillan/Tor, for the opportunity to read an ARC.

Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5126373450

Read: 11th-13th May 2023

#MagnificentMay @andrew65
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Andrew65 You had me at the first sentence 😂🫣 ✝️ Well done 👏👏👏 (edited) 2y
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