Mortal Follies
A Novel
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Narrateur(s):
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Nneka Okoye
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Auteur(s):
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Alexis Hall
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A young noblewoman must pair up with an alleged witch to ward off a curse in this irresistible sapphic romance from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material.
“Fresh and delightful . . . All the interpersonal drama of Jane Austen meets all the complex treachery of Greek mythology.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
It is the year 1814, and life for a young lady of good breeding has many difficulties. There are balls to attend, fashions to follow, marriages to consider, and, of course, the tiny complication of existing in a world swarming with fairy spirits, interfering deities, and actual straight-up sorcerers.
Miss Maelys Mitchelmore finds her entry into high society hindered by an irritating curse. It begins innocuously enough with her dress slowly unmaking itself over the course of an evening at a high-profile ball, a scandal she narrowly manages to escape.
However, as the curse progresses to more fatal proportions, Miss Mitchelmore must seek out aid, even if that means mixing with undesirable company. And there are few less desirable than Lady Georgiana Landrake—a brooding, alluring young woman sardonically nicknamed “the Duke of Annadale”—who may or may not have murdered her own father and brothers to inherit their fortune. If one is to believe the gossip, she might be some kind of malign enchantress. Then again, a malign enchantress might be exactly what Miss Mitchelmore needs.
With the Duke’s help, Miss Mitchelmore delves into a world of angry gods and vindictive magic, keen to unmask the perpetrator of these otherworldly attacks. But Miss Mitchelmore’s reputation is not the only thing at risk in spending time with her new ally. For the reputed witch has her own secrets that may prove dangerous to Miss Mitchelmore’s heart—not to mention her life.
©2023 Alexis Hall (P)2023 Random House AudioCe que les critiques en disent
“Alexis Hall can always be counted on to deliver a sweet and compelling historical romance that explores the paths that queer people forged to find love. Mortal Follies more than satisfies.” (NPR)
“From the book’s puckish narrator—whose sly observations on humanity add another layer of humor to the story—to the whimsically wonderful, witty writing that evokes Jane Austen and Oscar Wilde, Hall . . . [creates] an effervescent, genre-blurring romantic confection that will be utterly irresistible to fans of Patricia C. Wrede, Caroline Stevermer, Mary Robinette Kowal, and Zen Cho.” (Booklist)
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- David Brush Abel
- 2023-06-28
Another great love story from Alexis Hall
I really enjoyed Mortal Follies. The concept, of Robin Goodfellow narrating the love story of two women, and their misadventures, was refreshing and innovative. I would love to see another story in the same vein. As always, Alexis Hall’s humour is sprinkled throughout, and always makes his books so much more special. I loved the world building, and the addition of the fantastical to one of his worlds. The narration is excellent, and really creates the atmosphere of the story. My only criticism is that I felt the book, while a little overlong, had a rushed ending. Otherwise, would definitely recommend to other fans of Hall’s work, as well as newcomers.
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2024-04-21
fantasy + lesbianism explored in the best way possible
i loved the framing of the story from the fairy’s point of view; it was def sm to get used to at the beginning but it added humour + a fun level of both distance + intimacy to the characters that i really enjoyed; the book was lovely :)
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- Apricot
- 2023-09-26
Not My Taste
I didn't like the frame story of the trickster fae telling the reader a story. I found all the narrator's asides to be tedious.
The sapphic love story was fine. The secondary characters were funny, as Hall usually delivers.
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