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.
Paperback, 336 pages
Published January 5th 2010 by Berkley Trade
Bright brown eyes peered over the edge of my notebook, the unexpected sight distracting me from the portrait in which I had been engrossed. I had not anticipated company; indeed, I had chosen a secluded spot in which to work so that I might pass the day undisturbed. And thus I was settled in a sunny patch of grass in a far corner of the great fortress that was home to the iron-fisted Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan. Away from the bustling parade grounds and paved courtyards, and far from the main castle itself, I'd thought myself quite alone here beside this low stone wall.
But apparently I was not.
So, wadda ya think? Keep on or peruse shelves for something else?
Kaye, I love the intro and this one and I would definately continue (I imagined myself in the secluded area :) -- enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of this series but the tease makes it sound very good. I like the writing.
ReplyDeleteI think continue on. It sounds interesting enough to me to continue reading.
ReplyDeleteSounds intriguing, I would definitely keep reading!
ReplyDeletesounds fun :) kaye—the road goes ever ever on
ReplyDeleteI love it!! I could really hear the narrators voice immediately.
ReplyDeleteGood intro--definitely has me wanting to read more.
ReplyDeleteNot sure. The cover seems all wrong!
ReplyDeleteThe first line grabbed me but then I fell back. I'd probably read a few more paragraphs before deciding to continue.
ReplyDeleteSounds a bit loquacious to me. Let us know how it turns out!
ReplyDeleteI do wonder who has found her in her secluded spot.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous intro -- hooked me immediately!
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