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crazy-deals · 2 years

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Lichidare de Vara pe Litera | Reduceri de pana la 80%

În perioada 25-31 iulie, Editura Litera desfășoară campania LICHIDARE DE VARĂ, în cadrul căreia ti-a pregătit REDUCERI DE PÂNĂ LA -80% În aceste 7 zile, vei regăsi pe Litera titluri de top pentru adulți și copii la prețuri imbatabile ce încep de la 2.36 lei. În plus, ai transport gratuit la comenzi peste 149 de lei. Nu uita sa folosesti si codul de reducere Litera la comanda ta. ( Vezi codul de reducere pe Crazy-Deals.ro ) Iată mai jos o selecție de titluri care se vor bucura de cel mai bun preț din piață, doar in cadrul promotiei Litera: - IN DERIVA. Trish Doller (-80%, 9.98 lei) - CEI CE SUNT IUBITI. Victoria Hislop (-80%, 9.98 lei) - CREIERUL PENTAGONULUI. Annie Jacobsen. - Carte pentru toti. Vol 243 (-80%, 5.98 lei) - INTOARCEREA ACASA. Nicholas Sparks (-80%, 9.98 lei) - VANATOAREA DE VRAJITOARE. Max Seeck (-80%, 9.98 lei) - CAUT SUFLET PERECHE. Rachel Winters (-80%, 9.98 lei) - MESAJUL LUI DUMNEZEU CATRE LUME. Neale Walsch (-80%, 5.98 lei) - VANTUL DIN LUNA. Eric Linklater (-80%, 5.98 lei) - AVENTURI LA HAM HOTEL. FIDO, FORTOSUL. Shelley Swanson Sateren (-70%, 7.47 lei) - BUCURESTI. Manual de explorare urbana pentru elevi. Adrian Majuru (-80%, 11.98 lei) - LASA LUMEA IN URMA. Rumaan Alam (-70%, 14.97 lei) - CIMITIRUL TRANDAFIRILOR. Cristi Nedelcu (-70%, 8.97 lei) - ZBOR IN TRECUT. Kate Quinn (-70%, 14.97 lei) - CLUBUL BONELOR. Ideea geniala a lui Kristie. Ann M. Martin (-70%, 10.47 lei) - UNDE AI DISPARUT, BERNADETTE? Maria Semple. Carte pentru toti. Vol. 183 (-65%, 8.72 lei) - HARRY, UN CATELUS FARA ADAPOST. Holly Webb (-70%, 5.97 lei) - PATRIA. Fernando Aramburu (-70%, 14.97 lei) - ARHITECTUL PARIZIAN. Charles Belfoure. Carte pentru toti. Vol 281 (-65%, 8.75 lei) Read the full article

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foreverlostinliterature · 4 years

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11/24 Book Deals

Good morning, everyone! I wasn’t planning to do a post today, but then I saw a lot of books on sale.. and I’m feeling better... and I’m just feeling like this would be a nice distraction to share as well, so here we are! How are you all doing today? I hope you’re hanging in there. :)

There really are a ton of awesome books on sale today, though! (Also, I forgot to include Her Last Flight by Beatriz Williams, but it’s also on sale!--https://amzn.to/3392Daf) I really enjoyed Tade Thompson’s Rosewater Trilogy, and Joe Abercrombie is also always awesome. Be sure to have a look because there’s a ton of great variety for you all. :)

I hope you all have a wonderful day and happy reading!

Here is the link to find resources on how you can help out with the BLM movement! Keep the momentum going!

Today’s Deals:

A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer - https://amzn.to/3pXy4Ow

The Darkest Mind by Alexandra Bracken - https://amzn.to/3m2pQSV

Her Last Flight by Beatriz Williams -

The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict - https://amzn.to/3l86muY

Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict - https://amzn.to/2JadgSN

The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure - https://amzn.to/2KDyIAz

City of Thieves by David Benioff - https://amzn.to/3pRvRnP

The Royal Ranger by John Flanagan - https://amzn.to/2UWH08z

The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley - https://amzn.to/33d7yXK

Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade the World by Candy Leonard - https://amzn.to/3m1Gim9

Anyone by Charles Soule - https://amzn.to/2KwKUmt

The Poppy Wife by Caroline Scott - https://amzn.to/39bV6eH

The Hidden World of the Fox by Adele Brand - https://amzn.to/2J7XgB2

Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris - https://amzn.to/2UTTLRc

Woman 99 by Greer Macallister - https://amzn.to/3nTvWp7

The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline - https://amzn.to/3fwzlYc

The Black Swan of Paris by Karen Robards - https://amzn.to/2UTITD3

Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy - https://amzn.to/3l1sN4O

A Little Hatred (The Age of Madness Bk. 1) by Joe Abercrombie - https://amzn.to/2J5jrrq

Fate of the Fallen by Kel Kade - https://amzn.to/2Hv2ia7

They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman - https://amzn.to/2J1x9vr

Rosewater by Tade Thompson - https://amzn.to/33g2sKd

Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco - https://amzn.to/3l2iSfo

Cinder by Marissa Meyer - https://amzn.to/3mebyhS

Hercules Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie - https://amzn.to/3fu4mMc

NOTE: I am categorizing these book deals posts under the tag #bookdeals, so if you don’t want to see them then just block that tag and you should be good. I am an Amazon affiliate in addition to a Book Depository affiliate and will receive a small (but very much needed!) commission on any purchase made through these links.

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nosyreader · 3 years

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House of Thieves by Charles Belfoure

Genre: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery

Rating: ★★★★☆

WARNINGS: Gambling, torture, sex, and death.

Summary: John Cross and his family are members of 1886 New York high society. But everyone in society has their own secrets. For the architect Cross, it's his eldest son’s obscenely high gambling debt to Mr. Kent, the most famous crime boss in the city. Cross’s options are this: let his son be killed by Kent and his men or join their team. Cross soon becomes a valuable asset to the team and he finds himself in a whole new world he never would have imagined.

Review:

The concept of this book is so unique and captivating and it made for a really good read. Personally, it has all of the “tropes” that I love, including heists, crime, and high society. I’m really a sucker for danger.

I was first drawn to this book because it vaguely reminded me of Six of Crows, which is obviously one of my favorite books. However, after finishing the book I realized just how much the two resembled each other. This book also gives me major Peaky Blinders vibes if you’ve ever watched that (highly recommend). There are so many parallels that I’ve noticed between the two.

Some of the characters were more bland than others, which is why I rated it 4 stars. I wouldn’t say there was bad writing, just some characters got more representation than others. I would have loved to see more in-depth looks into some lives.

#book review #house of thieves #reading #bookly #goodreads #historical fiction #adult literature #fiction #mystery #nosyreader #books and stuff #Rating and review #review #four stars #charles belfoure

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strangeandforlornbooks · 4 years

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The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure

Books I’ve Read in 2020 (41/?)

It had all been an illusion, Lucien knew. The buildings, the arches, the sweeping, graceful lines. All this time he had been worshipping a facade of concrete and glass.

#the Paris architect #Charles belfoure #books I've read in 2020 #historical fiction #book recs #moodboard #mine #ww2 lit #really enjoyed this one so it was a reread lol

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bargainsleuthbooks · 3 years

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WWW Wednesday December 23

It’s Wednesday, so it’s time to take a look at what I’ve read, what I’m reading, and what I’m planning on reading. The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next? It’s been a week of quarantine here with my oldest daughter testing positive for the virus. So far, no one else has displayed symptoms, and luckily my…

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#Bridgerton #Bridgertons #Charles Belfoure #Elise Hooper #Fast Girls #Julia Quinn #Michael J. Fox #netflix #Sadeqa Johnson #The Faberge Secret #Yellow Wife

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cinematic-literature · 5 years

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Modern Love S01E07 (Hers Was a World of One)

Book title: The Paris Architect (2013) by Charles Belfoure

#andrew scott #modern love #hers was a world of one #charles belfoure #the paris architect #books in tv shows #modern love season 1 #american literature

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contre-qui · 4 years

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Book 25 of 2019: The Paris Architect

The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure

This was a new book I had picked up at my Barnes and Noble run earlier this summer and I read it in two days under the lifeguard desk at my summer job. This was a really interesting historical fiction novel that explored a kind of moral gray area during the time of WWII in France. Parisian architect Lucien Bernard had a keen eye for design and is in need of money now that Paris is Nazi-occupied and the war is in full swing. He tends to avoid thinking about the messier parts of the war and doesn't associate himself with either side. However, when he is asked to design a new German factory nearby, he jumps at the opportunity for a hefty sum of money in his pocket. Soon after he accepts the job, he is approached by a man trying hiding a Jewish couple in his home - who also offers him a large amount of money. So Lucien accepts. Eventually he designs more and more hiding spaces for hidden Jewish people, creating a sort of game out of making hidey-holes almost in plain sight. He wants to refuse, but something in him forces him to continue designing these spaces. Though he originally had decided he was a neutral party in the war, he ends up growing more affected by the plight of the Jewish people he is helping, going to extreme lengths to personally aide them when he never wanted to risk his neck by association before. This novel is about changing morals and quiet heroism; how far a person would go to help others and the secret lives people live behind closed doors.

I really enjoyed the plotline on this one, and Lucien goes from being a spoiled and morally gray character to being intensely invested in the charade of German support to protect people he has come to feel responsible for. He shows great character growth, even as he loses so much. He comes to have a conscience, and does more than he ever considered doing in the past. Great story, interesting and dynamic characters, and a fascinating premise - plus awesome development and interesting descriptions of the architectural feats Lucien pulls off. Overall I just really enjoyed it.

Trigger warnings for mentions/descriptions of the Holocaust, Nazis/Nazi ideas and propaganda, racism, character death, descriptions/mentions of sex, and descriptions of Nazi raids.

My final opinion: Such a compelling story wrapped up in a heart-wrenching historical time period.

#contrespeaks #books of 2019 #bookblr #the paris architect #charles belfoure #historical fiction #wwii #holocaust #book reviews #mini book review #book recs

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librospdfgratismundoepub · 3 years

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El secreto Fabergé - Charles Belfoure (2021)

Una emocionante novela llena de tensión e intriga sobre los crímenes de los Romanov contra el pueblo judío. San Petersburgo, 1903. El príncipe Dimitri Markhov, amigo íntimo del zar Nicolás II, vive rodeado de lujos en la corte imperial junto a su esposa. El zar, amante del arte, continúa con la tradición familiar de coleccionar huevos Fabergé, que adornan las salas del Palacio de Invierno. Sin…

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jewishbookworld · 3 years

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The 33 books posted on JewishBookWorld.org in September 2021

Here is the list of the 33 books that I posted on JewishBookWorld.org in September 2021. The image above contains some of the covers. The bold links take you to the book’s page on Amazon; the “on this site” links to the book’s page on this site. (more…)

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bookjunkiez · 3 years

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The Faberge Secret Virtual Book Tour

Historical Fiction Date Published: June 2021 Publisher: Severn House Publishers New York Times bestselling author Charles Belfoure takes readers on a breathless journey from the gilded ballrooms of Imperial Russia to the grim violence of the pogroms, in his latest thrilling historical adventure. The life of Prince Markhov of the Imperial Court of Nicholas & Alexandra is changed when he…

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#Charles Belfoure #Historical Fiction #The Faberge Secret

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rye-views · 4 years

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The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure. 7.4/10

Amazing that I understand some art references.

Honestly, if I were doing something this dangerous, I would be so careful. (as if I’d survive lol) I would talk in like code and like hide everything in some quarters that can’t be tracked to me. Like, how could Bernard get caught by his own hiree.

My idea: sliding walls inside walls.

Why do architects and artists always compare themselves and think themselves better in whatever ways?

Lucien’s arrogance and ignorance that arose when Bette wouldn’t let him into her home is just fucking bullshit. I hate men.

Alright, tell me. WHAT do you look like to get the attention of that many men at once?

I knew about Herzog all along.

Memorable Quotes: “What was the use of praying for happiness anyway?” “It’s amazing how our lives are dictated by accident.” “Lucien, do you remember Bette? My right–and left hand.” “he wondered if they found solace in their books in bad times like these or whether they were always lost in their world of scholarship.” “he’d finally become something he’d always wanted to be–a father–and best of all, he’d been good at it.”

Spoiler: [About Lucien, a French architect building factories for the Germans during the Occupation. As a side gig, he helps create hiding places in home for the Jews to be in and go on unnoticed by the Germans. He worked for the Germans to get his dream of having beautiful structures made permanently by him and he helped the Jews to make more money. It eventually changed as he is partially involved with one his hidden spaces in a fireplace goes wrong and the fire kills the Jews alive. He realizes they are human and does what he can to help. He also ends up taking in a orphaned kid named Pierre who he really loves and also teaches him a lot about architecture. While creating the German factories, Lucien hires a boy named Alain. They both strongly detest each other but Alain is rather architecturally capable and is needed. Alain suspects of Lucien’s side job and makes it his mission to reveal it. Pierre is aware of Alain’s suspicions and wants to stop it. Lucien’s wife, Celeste, leaves him, his has a mistress, Adele, who no longer is interested and is more interested in the Gestapo, and he falls in love with Adele’s work partner, Bette, who is also harboring children. Shlegal, a German officer, is intent on finding Janusky, one of the wealthiest Jews that the Germans are looking for, so it can allow him to be favored and become a general. He is also looking for whomever is creating these genius hiding places. Herzog is one of the Germans who has a high architectural knowledge and is very friendly with Lucien.]

#the paris architect #paris architect #7.4 #charles belfoure #book #review #commentary #rye-views

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whatsheread · 3 years

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The Fabergé Secret is the year's first disappointment

The Fabergé Secret is the year’s first disappointment

I read Charles Belfoure’s first novel and loved it. I read his second novel and thought it was okay. I skipped his third novel because I thought it was too similar to his previous ones. When I saw that he transferred his focus to Imperial Russia, I knew I had to read The Fabergé Secret. Except, now I wish I had avoided it. Simply, The Fabergé Secret is not good. The first thing that strikes you…

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#Charles Belfoure #Historical Fiction #January 2021 Releases #NetGalley #Severn House Publishing

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foreverlostinliterature · 5 years

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7/03 Book Deals

Hey guys, I’ve got more books on sale! Can’t say I’ve read any of these, but I know my mom read The Paris Architect and really loved it (she generally has pretty good taste). I hope you’re all having a wonderful week! Have a great day. :)

Find past book deals here–many of which are still on sale!

Today’s Deals:

Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan - https://amzn.to/2XNRQAA

Wholly Unraveled by Keele Burgin - https://amzn.to/2KVngPG

The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo - https://amzn.to/2KWwaN0

The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure - https://amzn.to/2KVuiDV

The Sonnet Lover by Carol Goodman - https://amzn.to/30e0Fl5

How Chance and Stupidity Have Changed History by Erik Durschmied - https://amzn.to/2JjoHnM

A Pledge of Silence by Flora J. Solomon - https://amzn.to/2LAtCDI

Avalon by Anya Seton - https://amzn.to/2L3ndS7

Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski - https://amzn.to/307lhev

Snopes: The Hamlet, The Town, The Mansion by William Faulkner - https://amzn.to/306s9Ja

Fifteen Dogs by Andre Alexis - https://amzn.to/2LyPuzi

Central Station by Lavie Tidhar - https://amzn.to/2RVwuMC

NOTE: I am categorizing these book deals posts under the tag #bookdeals, so if you don’t want to see them then just block that tag and you should be good. I am an Amazon affiliate in addition to a Book Depository affiliate and will receive a small (but very much needed!) commission on any purchase made through these links.

#bookdeals #booksale #natasha ngan #girls of paper and fire #charles belfoure #carol goodman #anya seton #avalon #william faulkner #andre alexis #lavie tidhar

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theinariakuma · 3 years

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Akuma | 25 | She/Her | Pansexual

Libra Sun | Taurus Moon | Aries Rising

Birthday: October 11th.

500 Follower Event (Nov 5 to Nov 10)

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Profile and Banner Artwork done by: @anadia-chan

Please check out her Webtoons: Knights of Asherah and Chasing Stars. She’s a wonderful Artist and Writer.

I have no room on my page for intolerance such a homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, etc.

No MAPs or Thinspo Allowed.

And for fucks sake, NO MINORS. This is an Adult Content blog.

Minors and Ageless accounts will be blocked

All information about me, links, background, fandoms, what I will and wont write are found below.

Last updated: 10/01

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Personal Background:

I like to think I am pretty open minded and I love to receive questions/Thirsts. I might be slow on doing written requests, but I am always happy to talk!

I have been writing and roleplaying since I was a preteen, so I have been at both for more than 10 years. I have seen and read most of my life regarding fanfiction, so I’m pretty open to all types of fanfics. I’ve been in many fandoms both small and large, toxic and quiet.

I work full time and I am going to school part time. I also have a nearly 9 month old Husky(August 2021), so I often get busy. I'm someone who grew up in an abusive household so I have always used fanfiction, books, roleplay, and fandoms to escape and as I got older it became a fun hobby and quite a passion. So, I just have fun with writing when I can.

I'm pretty open if you want to ask me any questions about my life, if you want to send me Thirsts/kink smut requests. I'm from the old days of literotica, Wattpad, Fanfiction.net, MM.org, and I am on AO3.

I've also written a lot for crossovers in the past for older fandoms such as Fruits Basket, Inuyasha, OHSHC, Yu Yu Hakusho, etc.

Also, I love getting book recommendations. So if you ever have something you want to recommend, let me know.

My favorite books/recommendations are:

Jurassic Park and The Lost World by Michael Crichton

Partials Sequence (Partials, Fragments, Ruins, Isolation) by Dan Wells

Under the Dome by Stephen King (Tw: Racism, Drug Use, Necrophilia, Sexual Assault, Violence, Murder, etc.)

Caraval by Stephanie Garber (There are two sequels, Legendary and Finale, though I do not like them as much as first book)

One of us is Lying, Two can keep a Secret, and The Cousins by Karen M. McManus (One of us is Lying has a sequel called One of us is Next. Again, I did not like it as much as the first book)

The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure

The Escape Room by Megan Goldin

Current Fandoms:

Obey Me!

Genshin Impact

Attack on Titan

Former Fandoms:(I still occasionally write for these, so if requests are open, feel free to request/discuss)

Fairy Tail

Inuyasha

Miraculous Ladybug

Yu Yu Hakusho

Naruto

My Hero Academia

The 100

Caraval

Partials

MLQC

Ikemen Series

Tears of Themis

And more, just ask.

OC:

I have a wide variety of OC that I use for roleplays or original short stories, but my main two I use are. If anyone wants to know about them, feel free to send an ask.

Laila Willows | Pandora Teresi

What I will Write:

Noncon/Dub-Con

LGBTQ+ ships

Aged Up Characters.

Stepcest

Dark Content

Any Gender

Fluff/Angst/Smut/etc

Found family/slice of life/family fluff

Drabbles/longfics/multi chapter fics

What I won't write:

Underaged characters.

Self Harm

Eating Disorders

Incest

#akuma talks #About me #links #book recomendation #writing information #fandom information #about Akuma

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mariantheundercoverlibrarian · 3 years

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5 solid historical fiction novels that I loved in The Year of 2020 ~

1. The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Itrube, Lilit Thwaites

2. The German House by Annette Hess, Elisabeth Lauffer

3. The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure

4. A Dangerous Act of Kindness by LP Fergusson

5. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

xx M

#historical fiction #book recs #the librarian of auschwitz #the german house #the paris architect #a dangerous act of kindness #the tattooist of auschwitz #quarantine reading

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bargainsleuthbooks · 3 years

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ARC Review: The Fabergé Secret by Charles Belfoure

I just got done with an ARC of a really good historical fiction book about Russia in the years leading up to the revolution. #amazon #netgalley #arc #bookreview #thefabergesecret #charlesbelfoure #russianhistory #tsarnicholasII #bargainsleuth

It’s not just the British royal family that captures my interest. I also have a passing interest in Russian History and the Russian Revolution. So I was happy to pick up the historical fiction novel The Fabergé Secret (Amazon) from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. The book’s release date is January 5, 2021. (more…)

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#Charles Belfoure #Faberge #Russian History #Russian Revolution #Russian Royalty #The Faberge Secret #tsar #Tsar Nicholas

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