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Mailbox Monday (21)

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 I hope everyone had a great 4th of July!  It was so nice to have a three day weekend.

My local library is closing for a few weeks as they get ready to move into their new building so I had to stop by and pick up some books while I still had the chance.

From the Library:


The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva
Daughters of Rome by Kate Quinn
The Borgia Betrayal by Sara Poole
Children of Wrath by Paul Grossman

For Review:


Prisoner of the Queen by E. Knight

Knowing she was seen as a threat to the Queen she served, Lady Katherine Grey, legitimate heir to the throne, longs only for the comfort of a loving marriage and a quiet life far from the intrigue of the Tudor court. After seeing her sister become the pawn of their parents and others seeking royal power and then lose their lives for it, she is determined to avoid the vicious struggles over power and religion that dominate Queen Elizabeth’s court. Until she finds love—then Kat is willing to risk it all, even life in prison.

What books did you get this week?
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  1. AnonymousJuly 7, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    I had a pretty quiet mailbox this week - enjoy your reads, they look great!

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  2. bermudaonionJuly 7, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    I'm familiar with Daniel Silva but all of your titles are new to me. I hope you love them all!

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  3. ElizabethJuly 7, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    The Borgia Betrayal is catching my eye. :)

    All your library books look good.

    Love the cover of the book for review.

    Have a wonderful reading week.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  4. Mary (Bookfan)July 7, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    These should tide you over until the new library location opens!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 7, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Mistress of Rome has been on my wishlist for quite some time.. All the other titles are new to me but I hope you have fun with them :). And I agree with Elizabeth, the cover of Prisoner of the Queen is a beauty!

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  6. Harvee44July 9, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    I'm planning a library visit today too. WHo knows what I'll find!
    Harvee
    Book Dilettante

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