Waiting on Wednesday 07/13/16
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that lets us feature upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on!
Mogsy’s Pick
Congress of Secrets by Stephanie Burgis (November 1, 2016 by Pyr)
From the author of Masks and Shadows comes this new historical fantasy set to the backdrop of the 1814-1815 Congress of Vienna. From the description, the two books don’t appear to be related, other than the history-meets-fantasy aspect, and the fact that the covers are thematically similar. Speaking of which, good lord that cover is marvelous.
“In 1814, the Congress of Vienna has just begun. Diplomats battle over a new map of Europe, actors vie for a chance at glory, and aristocrats and royals from across the continent come together to celebrate the downfall of Napoleon…among them Lady Caroline Wyndham, a wealthy English widow. But Caroline has a secret: she was born Karolina Vogl, daughter of a radical Viennese printer. When her father was arrested by the secret police, Caroline’s childhood was stolen from her by dark alchemy.
Under a new name and nationality, she returns to Vienna determined to save her father even if she has to resort to the same alchemy that nearly broke her before. But she isn’t expecting to meet her father’s old apprentice, Michael Steinhüller, now a charming con man in the middle of his riskiest scheme ever.
The sinister forces that shattered Caroline’s childhood still rule Vienna behind a glittering façade of balls and salons, Michael’s plan is fraught with danger, and both of their disguises are more fragile than they realize. What price will they pay to the darkness if either of them is to survive?”
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That is a gorgeous cover. Hope you love it!
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I swear I almost picked this book this week, but then I went on GR to download the cover and it wasn’t there! And even Edelweiss had taken it down. Weird. Anyway, super excited, I really enjoyed her first book:-D
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Haha, I just learned it was gone because the final cover wasn’t ready to be revealed yet, I’ve put a placeholder for now!
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Vienna! Sigh! The setting instantly makes me want to pick this up…not to mention that gorgeous cover AND history+fantasy! I’m not sure if her other book is on my tbr shelf but I’m off to check 😀
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I need to check out the other one as well. I am really enjoying books with some historical aspects to them lately so this will fit right in.
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Oh, this is wonderful news! I enjoyed “Masks and Shadows” so much that I was more than ready to sample something more from Ms. Burgis: the fact that this is not an actual sequel but a new story altogether adds to my curiosity. Noted for future reference 🙂
And thank you!!!
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It could be good 😀
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This. Is. Awesome. I’ve got to get my hands on this when it comes out!!
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I love historical fantasies. So I’m all for this one. Can’t wait to see what the cover looks like.
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I didn’t see the “cover to be revealed” at the top and was thinking “Hmm… that’s a… boring… cover choice…” XD The plot doesn’t though!
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