Creatures.
From the moment she’s struck by lightning as a baby, it is clear Mary Anning is different. Though poor and uneducated, she discovers on the windswept beaches of the English coast that she has a unique gift: “the eye” to spot fossils no one else can see. When Mary uncovers an unusual fossilized skeleton in the cliffs near her home, she sets the religious fathers on edge, the townspeople to gossip-and the scientific world alight. In an arena dominated by men, however, Mary is barred from the academic community; as a young woman with uncommon interests, she is suspected of sinful behavior. Nature is a threat, throwing bitter cold, storms and landslips at her. And when she falls in love, it is with an impossible man.
Mary finds an unlikely champion in prickly Elizabeth Philpot, a middle-class spinster recently exiled from London, who shares he passion for scouring the beaches. Their relationship strikes a delicate balance between fierce loyalty, mutual appreciation, and barely suppressed envy. Ultimately, in the struggle to be recognized in the wider world, Mary and Elizabeth discover that friendship is their greatest ally.
Remarkable Creatures is an inspiring novel of how one woman’s gift transcends class and social prejudice to lead to some of the most important discoveries of the nineteenth century. Above all, it is a revealing portrait of the intricate and resilient nature of female friendship.
(Mailbox Monday is hosted by Marcia at The Printed Page.)
I've heard that's a wonderful book. I hope you enjoy it!
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Enjoy! I've heard a lot about this one.
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You totally changed your page! It looks great. Tracy Chevalier is such an interesting writer. Have a great evening.
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I replaced my digital camera, and so finally I'm able to post pictures again. I had to put these bleeding heart blossoms in my header for Spring, don't you agree? 😉
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I love the name of your blog!! Are you Italian? The bleeding hearts are beautiful. Thanks for visiting my blog today. I am now a follower.
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This book sounds like a really good read. Happy reading!
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I've heard great things about that book! Happy reading! 🙂
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It sounds a remarkable story indeed.
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I liked Remarkable Creatures; I hope you do as well; ENJOY
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Thanks, Laura, it was nice to meet you, too. I'm Italian by birth, but living in the states. Still, one can't escape one's heritage (fortunately!).
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Beautiful banner Bellezza.That book is interesting! The plot and the cover is making me really curious. I find it easy to love a book with women as protagonists.
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I hope it's a great read 🙂
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This sounds very interesting, I like the way it sounds like it'll cross several genres. I've heard of Tracy but never read any of her work. I think I might add this to my list.
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Charlie, I've only read her book The Girl With The Pearl Earring which I loved and The Lady and The Unicorn (not so much). I hope this one is good; the premise sounds fascinating, doesn't it?
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This one landed in my mailbox a couple of weeks ago from Heather (Capriciousreader). I can't wait to read it. Hope you love it!
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Completely. I had never seen a bleeding heart until I was in Italy on the Cinque Terre last spring. They are so beautiful that I had to pinch a couple to press. I love flowers.
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Didn't you love the Cinque Terre?! Oh, it's so, so beautiful. I haven't been there since 2001.
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Have you read Chevalier's Burning Bright? It's about William Blake apparently. Have it on the tbr but not sure if I'll like it as I did Girl with a Pearl Earring. Very interested to hear your thoughts on Remarkable Creatures.. enjoy your books! The new header is lovely. Don't forget to change it again tomorrow! 😀
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What a great gift. Happy reading!–Anna
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That's a nice gift! This sounds like a good read. Enjoy!
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Oh my goodness, it was simply magical. That was my second time to visit the Cinque Terre but my first to spend some time there. Between there and Positano, I am so in love. I've been to Italy three times but swear I could live there. If I could just transport a few important things and people with me, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
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I have heard wonderful things about that book. Enjoy it.
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I'm hit or miss with Chevalier, but I'd definitely read it.
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I've always enjoyed Chevalier's books, so I'll be putting this one on my library list :)Love the bleeding hearts, too!
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I've been hearing mixed things about Remarkable Creatures. Eager to see how you find it!
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I enjoyed Girl with a Pearl Earring. I hope this book is a belated birthday treat.
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I love the bleeding heart blossoms on your header! This book sounds interesting, enjoy!
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Remarkable Creatures is on my wish list. I hope you love it!!
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