The Mysterious Madam Morpho (Blud #1.5)
by Delilah S. Dawson
(ebook, novella)
What is it about:
Taking place after Wicked as They Come, this original eBook features a mysterious lady and a reclusive mechanical genius who find love and danger in a traveling circus.
An elusive woman arrives at Criminy’s doorstep with a steamer trunk, begging for a position in the caravan to perform her unique new act. She opens her trunk to reveal a menagerie of brilliantly colored butterflies. The woman, who calls herself Madam Morpho, is on the run from a dark past in London, where she was forced to leave her equipment behind and abscond with only her tiny performers. Playing a hunch, Criminy hires Madam Morpho on the spot. Taking her down to meet Mr. Murdoch, the reclusive talented engineer who keeps the carnival’s clockworks running, Criminy instructs them to work together to design and build a groundbreaking new circus for the butterflies. Amid the magical ambiance of the circus and the hint of danger from Madam Morpho’s pursuers, she and Mr. Murdoch soon find that their scientific collaboration has produced chemistry of a more romantic kind.
What did Voodoo Bride think of it:
I really enjoyed this story.
The first chapter was from Criminy and Letitia's point of view, but after that it changes to Imogen's (Madam Morpho) point of view.
I liked Imogen from the start, even though it is clear she has many secrets. I wanted to learn more about her and what had happened to her.
Mr Murdoch was very intriguing as well. He's a complicated character with some secrets of his own. Being a recluse he hides away in his caravan surrounded by the most amazing and cool inventions and contraptions.
Mr. Murdoch is introduced with a gorgeous beard and that made me pause. I know just what happens to most beards in romantic stories. And this story wasn't much different: the beard doesn't make it to the end of the story! It's a good thing I've learned not to get too attached to beards in stories like this.
That point aside, I very much enjoyed the developing romance between Imogen and Mr. Murdoch. It was sweet and heartwarming. I do think it went a bit fast at the beginning, especially because Mr. Murdoch has been a recluse for many years, but this is a novella after all, so I can forgive this speedy start to an otherwise well timed romance.
The action and suspense storyline fit in well with the romance and all in all this was a very satisfying novella that makes me hungry for more tales set in the grim fairytale world that is Sang.
Why should you read it:
It's a sweet and magical romance
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5 comments:
LOVE the inaugural use of the beard advisory! :D
Lol, I can't remember a beard on a hero that got shaven off. Of course, I personally don't like them, just like moustaches, people who wear them should not eat soup or mayonaise.
@Jeffe: I will be using it with every beard shaving book from now on!
@Aurian: you just don't notice it because you aren't interested in beards, but it happens to almost every bearded hero!
It sounds nice I didn't know this one but I know I need to try a book by this author. thanks!
OH my GOD. 10 POINTS FOR BEARD SHAVING ADVISORY. <3
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