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The Doctor’s Wife sounds a lot like Madam Bovary.

Loved listening, Miriam! 😍 Sylvia’s Lovers is going to be my highlight, I think! I’ve had a great Victober, though, still plugging away at Nicholas Nickleby, and Women in White. I really loved The Grey Woman, albeit the end was a bit rushed. I read The Golden Key with my kiddos, I listened to Mrs. Warren’s Profession and I’ve been reading some Christina Rossetti poems. 😍My son and I watched a Jeremy Brett Sherlock episode. I enjoyed The Study in Scarlett episode, too, a couple years ago, if you are interested. Brett is an amazing Sherlock, a bit on the creepy side. They are on UA-cam.

I'm reading The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins. I love fall reading!

I love Emily and Wendell (although Emily is a pain). I have Map of the Otherlands on my next month's reading.

I completely agree with you about The Doctor’s Wife. It is definitely not top tier imo. On the other hand, Lady Audley’s Secret IS one of my favorites. Mary Elizabeth Braddon is hit or miss in the same way Charles Dickens is for me.

I'm glad the surgery went well, you look fantastic! 🥰

I JUST this week DNF'd Miss Eliza as well!!!! I just COULD NOT tolerate it.

I have put down Wilkie Collins Man and Wife for now as I am finishing up Mary Stewart's Madam Will You Talk? I enjoyed reading What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottolini because it was a fast read. I do find some of the Victorian novels to be boring or I am just not into it. I hear everyone swoon over a book that I could not care less about. With Victorian novels, they can be hit or miss. I have read and liked Lady Audley's Secret which makes it hard to find something as well written as that book.

For swiss alps/winter vibes, you could try A Castle in the Clouds...its a ya mystery and also a translated work! I read it maybe 2-3 yrs ago..don't recall it being an all-time fave, but I think it was enjoyable 😊

Such nice intro music❤❤

I love Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day! And I remember enjoying Is He Popenjoy? (I am a big Trollope fan.)

Love Mimi Matthews!

The house of silk really is shocking!

I have been collecting all of the Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters. I think I have one left in the series. Anthony Horowitz I have only read one book by him. It is titled “The Word of Murder”. I really enjoyed it. It blurred the lines of what was fact and what was fiction. He makes himself a character in the book. You might find it interesting. Such a great haul. Happy reading!

what clothbound is that on the shelf? I couldn't make out the name...I was looking at getting some Trollope works myself

What a great haul! If you want to buddy read Ralph the Heir, The Bertrams, or Hester, let me know!

I chose Dracula to read for Victober, but I am not sure I will get to it. However, I accidentally started a novel published in 1895 (I think) called He Fell In Love With His Wife and it is such a fun read. I am counting that as my Victorian read... 😂

Ok question (for you and for anyone reading this that reads classics lol) I know intro's and notes can spoil the book if you haven't read it before, so from your personal experience reading classics, do you read them before or after the book (or at all)?? :)

HA..love the pringles 🤭 hide them chips

Great haul!

Jonathon Strange is sitting on my shelves and keeps calling my name.

The cover of Ester is gorgeous!

For the odor, try a bowl of plain, cheap white vinegar. The smell will disappear almost immediately and no, there will be no lingering odor of vingear.

😂fantastic accent! Love it

What a fun haul! I hope you are doing well! For the mildewy books - maybe set them outside on a sunny day for a while? I know sun works kinda like bleach on moldy/mildewy things. I've done it with textiles before, but I don't know about books. I know I mentioned on GR, but I agree with your observations on The Doctor's Wife, although I landed more at 3.5-4 stars. I also want to read Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norell. And the Persephone book! Fabulous find! I really want one as well. Hmmm I have some Pango bucks, maybe I'll look on there and see if they have any.

Hi Miriam😊 A very nice Victorian and Historical Fiction, which is one of my favs next to mystery, book haul. You scored with your first Persephone from Abe Books which I’ve ordered from before for thrifted books and like. Thanks for sharing about The House Of Silk as I was wondering about it being a huge SH fan. Always enjoy and trust your book reviews and look forward to adding to my ever growing tbr. Too funny about your Pringles😜😂

Yay all the Trollope and Mrs Oliphant 🎉🎉🎉

I used to work at a used bookstore for years, lightly spray vinegar on the books, wipe off & let air out.

The Elizabeth Peters mystery series sounds so fun! What a lovely book haul!

I've heard the freezer works for mold. Theres a really good film adaptation for Miss Pettigrew.

Mimi Matthews❤ Great haul sis.

The Pringles! MEEE

I just finished Eye for an Eye tonight. Really enjoyed it.

You need to get a refund for the books. Nothing will get out mold and the mold spores can spread to other books

Love Miss Pettigrew! I think you will too. And I read The House of Silk years ago and though I don’t remember much about it, I know I enjoyed it.

I am almost done with my first reading of The Woman in White and I LOVE IT SO MUCH. I can’t put it down…it’s such a page-turner. Also a friend of mine recommended I read Tess as my first Hardy and now that you gushed about it it definitely will be! Such a lovely wrap up.

So nice to see that you got more Trollope novels. I have read them all and my love for him is beyond compare to any other Victorian author. All of the ones you got are fantastic. My favorite of the bunch is Is He Popenjoy but Ralph The Heir is a close second. The Claverings and The Bertrams were good as well but not quite as good as the others.😊

Oh, I love a good book haul!!!!!! 😄 Miss Pettigrew is sooooooooo good!

I am a huge Trollope fan and the Amelia Peabody series is fabulous.

I tried The Doctor's Wife, but could not get into it, so I DNF it.

Loved The Claverings and Ralph the Heir; I plan to read an Eye for An Eye this month for Victober. Totally agree about Oxford World's Classics. Happy Victober!

Try a bowl of vinegar in a plastic container with your books.

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell is such a treat. I read it last January. You're right, it's perfect for winter. I'm reading Trollope's Can You Forgive Her? in The World's Classics edition like you have there for Ralph the Heir. It has a great font size and a wonderful flop. Enjoy!

The Year of Miss Agnes is absolutely WONDERFUL!!

I'm so glad I found you. Definitely worth a subscribe. ❤

Christmas in September! I'm here for it! Sometimes, you just need some Christmas. 😂❤

Did you end up reading in a Darkling wood?

Yaaasss, Lost in Darkness!!!! Wooo

Yaaaaaas! Evelyn Hardcastle!!

What did you end up thinking of in Darkling Wood?