Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by
Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading.
Friday 56 is hosted by
Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.
This week I'm featuring Miss Knight and the Ghosts of Tsavo (Society For Paranormals #1) by Vered Ehsani.
Armed with Victorian etiquette, a fully loaded walking stick, and a dead husband, Beatrice Knight arrives in the small colonial town of Nairobi desperate for a pot of tea and a pinch of cinnamon. But she’ll need more than that if she’s to unravel the mystery of the Ghosts of Tsavo without being eaten in the process. She must survive the machinations of her best friend's dashing godfather and the efforts of her safari guide to feed her to any lion willing to drag her away. What is a ghost-chasing widow to do?
Miss Knight and the Ghosts of Tsavo is the first case in the “Society for Paranormals” series, in which a paranormal detective refuses to let danger, death, and unsolicited suitors inconvenience her in colonial Kenya. Welcome to a cozy mystery series concerning Victorian etiquette, African mythology, and the search for a perfect spot of tea.
Book Beginnings
It's an uncommonly known fact that a strong pot of tea will obscure a werewolf's stench.
Friday 56
Snap out of this, I instructed myself firmly. You've been through worse. You should be able to handle anything. Especially after what happened in West Africa with an elephant-sized Praying Mantis.
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Miss Knight and the Ghosts of Tsavo looks interesting. It kind of reminds of Gail Carriger's Soulless. Have a great weekend! :-)
ReplyDeleteYeah, it kinda reminded me of that too. Just set in mostly in Africa instead of England which was very interesting. Thanks for coming by! :)
DeleteThat first line is intriguing.
ReplyDeleteHere is mine: https://moretoodiscover.blogspot.com/2021/07/book-spotlight-fridays-monster-by-frank.html
It made me laugh, lol. Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteThat read sound interesting! Not my usual genre, but I might have to take more of a look into it. Hope you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun read! I'm looking forward to reading more of the series. Thanks for visiting! :)
DeleteLove that twist on Pride & Prejudice in the opening line! This sounds like a really fun read with the occasional surprise, like an elephant-sized Praying Mantis xD I hope you have a lovely weekend :)
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Yeah, it's super fun! There's a free prequel, Miss Knight and the Night in Lagos, that tells the story of her encounter with the Praying Mantis. It was really good. Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteDefinitely a read for the imagination!!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! Thanks for coming by, and happy weekend to you, too! :)
DeleteGreat excerpts! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “KILL ALL YOUR DARLINGS”
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting! :)
DeleteWhat a combination...Victorian time period, colonial Kenya setting, and a paranormal detective, too. What a unique and fun-sounding read.
ReplyDeleteIt was a really interesting combination. I've never read a book set during this time period that takes place in Kenya, so that was fascinating. And add in all the paranormal elements and it was really unique. I'm excited to read more in this series. Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteWhat a fun sounding series! I love the setting and time period. I will have to check this one out. I hope you are enjoying it, Ashley. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a fun read. I loved learning about the African folklore. So interesting! Thanks for coming by! :)
DeleteThe Book Beginning quote made me laugh. My Friday Quotes are here
ReplyDeleteIt did me, too! Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteYou read the best books.
ReplyDeleteAww, thank you! And thanks for coming by! :)
DeleteI think this is going to have to go on my tbr. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lot of fun! Thanks for visiting! :)
DeleteI have not heard of this one! Happy reading! I am currently reading several, but sharing this week from Jody Hedlund's Come Back to Me.
ReplyDeleteOooh! I really want to read that one! Hope you enjoy it! Have a great weekend! :)
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