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Susanita
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1. May spontaneously recommend books
2. Almost all the characters in the tagged book: Assume everyone is a spy
#two4tuesday

TheSpineView Isn't it all about books! Thanks for playing 12mo
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Susanita
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Yes, I did read several chapters during our leaf peeping road trip over the weekend. No, I wasn‘t driving!

This book is pretty far from #cozy and is in fact rather nasty and brutal. It‘s not really a mystery either (more of a thriller), but I think my mystery book club will have an interesting discussion at our meeting this evening.

Not really my favorite sort of story but a significant endeavor and a page turner.

#OminousOctober

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 🍁 1y
Eggs Perfect 🍁🍁 1y
Oryx Great term - leaf peeping 🍂 1y
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Susanita
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We‘re going leaf peeping today, which should mean time in the car for reading. I hope to finish the tagged book for Monday book club, and I‘m almost halfway through it. Then on to the next one! But first I need to wake the grumpy bear so we can get going. #OutstandingOctober

Andrew65 Loved the DI Ruth Hunter Series, enjoy. 1y
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Littlewolf1
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4.8⭐️ An espionage thriller And a love story. This book was so good. If you‘re found at all of historical fiction, the Elizabethan era, or Christopher Marlowe in general, this is definitely a book to read. And honestly, this book should be a 5⭐️ for me. While the writer did take liberties, it was pretty historically accurate. But that last chapter just broke me even though I knew it couldn‘t end any other way. #TrappedOnAnIsland

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TheKidUpstairs
The Complete Plays | Christopher Marlowe
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#OnThisDay in 1593 an arrest warrant was issued for playwright Christopher Marlowe, following accusations of heresy from fellow playwright Thomas Kyd. Heretical documents had been found in Kyd's rooms, leading to his arrest and torture, during which he claimed the papers belonged to Marlowe. Marlowe was arrested, but quickly bailed out by wealthy friends. His freedom did not last long, on May 30th he was killed in a bar brawl. #HistoryGetsLIT

kspenmoll I love these posts! 2y
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CaitlinR
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From the Author‘s Note:”… largely based on historical fact, but there are many places where I‘ve chosen a good story over a true event” and I thoroughly enjoyed her choices. Kit Marlowe as a spy for the crown (betraying among others Mary Queen of Scots) regretting some of his choices but not his love for Tom Watson. Excellent period details; well written. The author and I share a background in Renaissance Studies at University of Michigan!

CaitlinR A portrait discovered at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge in 1952 that is purportedly of Christopher Marlowe.” From a The Guardian article of 23 Oct. 2016 (edited) 2y
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Bibliobear
The Complete Plays | Christopher Marlowe
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“I count religion but a childish toy,
And hold there is no sin but ignorance.“

Remembering Christopher Marlowe on his birthday.

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HeartOfBabel
A Dead Man in Deptford | Anthony Burgess
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I enjoyed this imagined telling of Christopher Marlowe, mixed with as much historical accuracy as known (at least at the time of publication), it was very intriguing. It was in its honesty that I was intrigued to read on, rather than some of its fictional imaginings. But it was the final portion of the book that really drew me in and had my attentions captive. I would recommend it for anyone that has interests in the likes of Shakespeare‘s era.

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HeartOfBabel
A Dead Man in Deptford | Anthony Burgess

“We are but the guests of life, we begin aghast and end a ghost.”