Kaoru Mori's Emma, #1
...for this world allows you no more than a cupful of dreams. So be stingy with your time. And run.
Or something like that.
I think if I had known manga was similar to graphic novels, I might not have waited so long to make my first attempt. As it were, thanks to Read Harder 2019, I begged the internet to recommend some historical romance manga, and across the board, folks recommended this series.
Holy crap, it was so charming.
Emma, Vol. 01 by Kaoru Mori (森 薫)
CMX, 2006
Copy from public library
Historical Fiction and Read Harder challenges
Set in 1885 London, our heroine, Emma, is a maid for a retired governess. The governess' former ward, William Jones, is now a young man tasked with managing his family's business and fortune. He's immediately smitten by the quiet Emma but social constraints prevent him from openly pursuing her.
There's not much more to the story than that, and the delight is in William and Emma and their circles. William's classmate Hakim visits …
Or something like that.
I think if I had known manga was similar to graphic novels, I might not have waited so long to make my first attempt. As it were, thanks to Read Harder 2019, I begged the internet to recommend some historical romance manga, and across the board, folks recommended this series.
Holy crap, it was so charming.
Emma, Vol. 01 by Kaoru Mori (森 薫)
CMX, 2006
Copy from public library
Historical Fiction and Read Harder challenges
Set in 1885 London, our heroine, Emma, is a maid for a retired governess. The governess' former ward, William Jones, is now a young man tasked with managing his family's business and fortune. He's immediately smitten by the quiet Emma but social constraints prevent him from openly pursuing her.
There's not much more to the story than that, and the delight is in William and Emma and their circles. William's classmate Hakim visits …
Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteSounds like bliss! Hope you enjoy THE TAKER -- I did!
ReplyDeleteOoh that sounds fantastic. I hope you find the perfect spot!
ReplyDeleteHave fun!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI am gonna do nothing cos come Monday I start this intership kind of thing
a perfectly packed beachbag, - looks like tons of fun - enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteI like your plans! The Leegant book was really good I thought; I hope you like it!
ReplyDeletelucky ducky. have a great break!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great time...to me at least. I can't wait to read The Taker.
ReplyDeleteHave fun Audra - I'm behind on reviews as well and rain is planned for a couple days so they might actually get done...LOL
ReplyDeleteLucky gal!! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteOh, there are a lot of great books in that bag! I loved The Taker and hope that you do too! It was a very unusual read and one that had me on tenterhooks all the way through. I hope you find that perfect place to spread out and read!
ReplyDeleteI'm also behind on my reviews. Maybe there's something in the air.
ReplyDeleteI should be reading Conquistadora, as I'm only on page 83 and it's due in about two weeks, but my mom just brought home a copy of The American Heiress, which has been on my to-read list since your stellar review.
Decisions, decisions.
Enjoy! I treated myself by taking Friday off and making it a four-day weekend. I've been enjoying reading (of course!)
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great time. I've been trying to get through The Monk by Matthew Lewis this weekend. It's craaaaazy. :)
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