Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson goodreads. An invitationon fine ivory paper, in bold black handwritingfrom the mysterious monsieur. Glowing strands of romance, mystery, and suspense are woven into this breathtaking debut a thrilling retelling of the bluebeard fairy tale. Mar 15, 2014 fans of libba brays gemma doyle trilogy will delight in this gorgeously atmospheric pageturner. Indeed, for a story with murders, attempted rape and slavebeating, no sense of horror or fear comes off the page, nor does any sort of erotic tension or longing. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson, 9780307975997, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson penguin books. Strands of bronze and gold compact disc square books. Strands of bronze and gold offers a compelling unique story for fans of retold fairy tales.
Mar 11, 2014 jane nickerson adroitly weaves the threads of the bluebeard story into strands of bronze and gold to create a spellbinding tapestry of mystery, romance, and suspense. Nickerson describes clothing, architecture, woods and gardens in lovely detail, but even though sophie tells her tale in the first person, there is no depth or nuance. Jane nickerson has put a creative twist on the traditional story by changing the setting to historic mississippi in the late 1800s at the wyndriven abbey. Historical with minor supernatural elements, fairytale retelling, young adult.
Strands of bronze and gold is an imaginative retelling of an unfamiliar fairy tale. Mar 06, 20 fortunately for me, strands of bronze and gold didnt disappoint. Strands of bronze and gold begins quite slowly, taking almost the entire first half of the book to create the creepy and dangerous atmosphere that surrounds the story of bluebeard. Jane nickerson author of strands of bronze and gold. This book is so far off my usual beaten reading path that i cant even. I also feel like the fact that its advertised as a bluebeard retelling worked against the book. Jane nickerson adroitly weaves the threads of the bluebeard story into strands of bronze and gold to create a spellbinding tapestry of mystery, romance, and suspense.
Strands of bronze and gold kindle edition by jane nickerson author visit amazons jane nickerson page. Mar 15, 2014 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson, 9780307975997, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It tackles bluebeard, not one of the standard stories on the retold fairy tale circuit, and. Random house childrens books distributed in canada by random house canada, 20. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson book swoon. But it caught my eye both for the cover yeah, yeah, i know and for the blurb. More of jane s books quotes by jane nickerson lucky beauty.
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The following is a complete transcript of her interview with cracking the cover why do you write. Jane nickerson adroitly weaves the threads of the bluebeard story into strands of bronze and gold to create a spellbinding tapestry of mystery, romance, and suspensea grippingly gothic tale, with a lavishly described and lushly atmospheric setting and likable heroine. Although the book moves leisurely, it effectively blends the fairytale. Jul 04, 2014 this feature is not available right now.
Jane nickerson has put a creative twist to the traditional story by changing the setting to historic mississippi in the late 1800s, at the wyndriven abbey. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson published. Digital audiobook 31120 compact disc 31220 paperback 3112014 library binding 31220. Written by jane nickerson, audiobook narrated by caitlin prennace. A grippingly gothic tale, with a lavishly described and lushly atmospheric setting and likable heroine. Bunbury in the stacks reflects with frightening accuracy how any young woman can become ensnared in an abusive relationship. Jane nickerson is the author of strands of bronze and gold.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Strands of bronze and gold book summary and study guide. There is something for just about every reader here. Book to screen in the news video interviews fully booked podcast. Fans of retellings, gothic tales, and suspense thrillers will adore strands of bronze and gold.
Apr 12, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson, 9780307975980, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I couldnt put down this southern gothic historical and was sneaking chapters during the car ride with my kids on spring break. Mar 14, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson published. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson penguin. What did you love best about strands of bronze and gold. Jane nickerson booklist jane nickerson message board. We had a picture book version of this at my elementary school. Strands of bronze and gold, by jane nickerson the bluebeard fairy tale retold. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson 20, hardcover. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson nose graze. What was one of the most memorable moments of strands of bronze and gold.
For many years, jane nickerson and her family lived in a big old house in. When sixteenyearold poetess fiona omalley leaves her grandmamas care in new york and travels to attend wyndriven female academy in reconstructionera mississippi, she has a good deal to. Dnf i start reading the book and listening the audiobook in the same time. Strands of bronze and gold is a retelling of the fairytale bluebeard set in the antebellum south. Historical with minor supernatural elements, fairytale retelling, young adult publisher. It combines elements of romance, suspense, and lush gothic descriptions and vivid imagery. Strands of bronze and gold hardcover by jane nickerson. Strands of bronze and gold audiobook by jane nickerson.
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I came across jane nickerson s strands of bronze and gold on an agent website and decided to check it out. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson pages. Buy a cheap copy of strands of bronze and gold book by jane nickerson. March 12, 20 by random house childrens books the bluebeard fairy tale retold. More on why i loved that, plus a touch of controversy, here. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson paperback barnes. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson books on. The formatting is slightly different in some of the ebook formats. March 12th 20 by random house childrens books source. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson kirkus. Strands of bronze and gold is an inspired retelling of the classic fairy tale bluebeard. Bluebeard apr 11, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson. Arc from publisher via netgalley the bluebeard fairy tale retold.
Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson strands of bronze and gold. Strands of bronze and gold will be a takeitorleaveit type read for many readers. Apr 02, 2018 i came across jane nickersons strands of bronze and gold on an agent website and decided to check it out. The mirk and the midnight hour is the next book in the strands of gold trilogy and will release in 20. Fans of libba brays gemma doyle trilogy will delight in this gorgeously atmospheric pageturner. Jane nickerson has placed the bluebeard tale in antebellum south, using a southern gothic style to create a retelling that is gorgeously atmospheric and lush. With no money and fewer options, sophie accepts, leaving her humble childhood home for the astonishingly lavish wyndriven abbey. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read strands of bronze and gold. Read strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson available from rakuten kobo. Mar 12, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson. With the death of her father leaving her family in. When i saw mention of a ya retelling of the story, i had to see how far the author pushed the envelope. The third book the twisted trees will release in 2014.
Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson, paperback. March 12th, 20 by random house childrens books format. Strands of bronze and gold jane nickerson alexa loves. Strands of bronze and gold the bluebeard fairy tale retold. Indeed, for a story with murders, attempted rape and slavebeating, no sense of horror or fear comes off the. Strands of bronze and gold was a very enjoyable book. Strands of bronze and gold jane nickerson alexa loves books. Apr 25, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson series. Glowing strands of romance, mystery, and suspense are woven into this breathtaking debuta thrilling retelling of the bluebeard fairy tale. Strands of bronze and gold ebook written by jane nickerson. Im so glad i did because it was the sort of book i didnt know i was looking for but absolutely loved. The book smugglers unfortunately all of it was hugely disappointing.
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