Tuesday, December 13, 2011

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intro


Every Tuesday, Diane at Bibliophile by the sea posts the opening paragraph (maybe two) of a book she decided to read based on the opening paragraph (s). Feel free to grab the banner and play along.   I like this meme and decided to play along with her this week.


Hardcover, 336 pages
Published December 7th 2010 by Crown (first published December 2nd 2010)

ISBN
0307452794 (ISBN13: 9780307452795)
edition language: English
characters: Saint Margaret of Scotland

"Caught between two willful queens, I am, and should have taken more care to tread lightly--like crossing a stream over slippery stones when the current is strong and cold. Now that I have stumbled deep, who can say whether my two queens will forgive me or condemn me for what I did at each one's bidding. No servant, I am free to do as I please. Margaret and Gruadh disagree."

Wow! I know I want to keep reading to see what the narrator did that needs forgiveness or will bring condemnation. What do you think? Keep reading or say "no way" and chuck the book aside?

The author, Susan Frasier King, will be guest posting here shortly and the publisher is allowing me to hold a giveaway. Don't miss Susan's post!
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13 comments:

  1. HarveeDecember 13, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Conflict between two queens in an historical novel. Yes, I'd keep reading!

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  2. JoAnnDecember 13, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    That's a great opening. I'd keep reading, too!

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  3. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaDecember 13, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I love the intro, but you know what is weird, I rarely will read a story about queens or kings for some reason. (Guess I lack the fascination with royalty gene):

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  4. ZibileeDecember 13, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I really want to read this one, and can't wait to see what you think of it. Based on what you've posted here, I would totally read it!

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  5. Paulita December 13, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Yes, I like it. As a matter of fact, I'm going to order it for my daughter for Christmas. The cover is great too. Here's Mine

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  6. Laurel-Rain SnowDecember 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I like the sound of conflict between the characters...I'm intrigued!

    Thanks for sharing... and for stopping by my blog.

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  7. Nise' December 13, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I would keep reading!!

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  8. StaciDecember 13, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I really loved this one...great choice for today!

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  9. DCMetroreaderDecember 13, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I'm not a big historial fiction fan, but I do like this intro.

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  10. JennersDecember 13, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Not sure this would grab me … but this kind of book just isn't my cup of tea in the first place.

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  11. kayerjDecember 13, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I would read this book--it sounds very interesting. And I love the cover!

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  12. DarleneDecember 15, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I'm anxious to read this one plus I love that cover.

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  13. CarolDecember 16, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Good beginning. Makes me wonder what she did.

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