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Strands of Bronze and Gold
Strands of Bronze and Gold | Jane Nickerson
6 posts | 20 read | 12 to read
The Bluebeard fairy tale retold. . . . When seventeen-year-old Sophia Petheram’s beloved father dies, she receives an unexpected letter. An invitation—on fine ivory paper, in bold black handwriting—from the mysterious Monsieur Bernard de Cressac, her godfather. With no money and fewer options, Sophie accepts, leaving her humble childhood home for the astonishingly lavish Wyndriven Abbey, in the heart of Mississippi. Sophie has always longed for a comfortable life, and she finds herself both attracted to and shocked by the charm and easy manners of her overgenerous guardian. But as she begins to piece together the mystery of his past, it’s as if, thread by thread, a silken net is tightening around her. And as she gathers stories and catches whispers of his former wives—all with hair as red as her own—in the forgotten corners of the abbey, Sophie knows she’s trapped in the passion and danger of de Cressac’s intoxicating world. Glowing strands of romance, mystery, and suspense are woven into this breathtaking debut—a thrilling retelling of the “Bluebeard” fairy tale.
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Cintia J
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SLibrarian5
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Mehso-so

A Southern, Gothic retelling of Bluebeard.
I was not familiar with the original story, but this retelling stood on its own.
I loved the slow, dreamy setting, but some of the plot points didn‘t sit well with me.
(As a survivor of emotional/psychological abuse, the actions of Monsieur de Cressac were hard to read at times, but I‘m glad the author portrayed him as abusive, instead of romantic.)

#booked2019 #fairytaleretelling

Cinfhen I‘m not familiar with the original story either. Great review 📚 5y
SLibrarian5 Thanks! 5y
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sparrowssavvy
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A delightful retelling of the Bluebeard fairy tale in 1850's Mississippi. Full of gorgeous details and visuals, a wonderful read. Definitely going to check out the two other books in this series.

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actualdisneyprincess
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This was a random grab at the library; a retelling of "Bluebeard" set in the heart of Mississippi, this looks like it should be a total winner. ? #strandsofbronzeandgold #janenickerson

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aeeklund
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I'm seeing a pattern here... #sideprofiles #jubilantjuly #redheadshavemorefun

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Novelbound
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Pickpick

I love retellings, and this one was an unexpected and enjoyable take on the Bluebeard fairy tale. It takes place in Mississippi before the civil war on a wealthy plantation, which made a perfect backdrop for a southern Gothic tale. Sorta reminded me of Jane Eyre, but lustier and violent.