Apr 12, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson, 9780307975980, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There is something for just about every reader here. Indeed, for a story with murders, attempted rape and slavebeating, no sense of horror or fear comes off the. Jane nickerson has put a creative twist on the traditional story by changing the setting to historic mississippi in the late 1800s at the wyndriven abbey. Fans of retellings, gothic tales, and suspense thrillers will adore strands of bronze and gold. Because ever since i was little ive had a feel for words that has to come out in writing. Mar 14, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson published. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. When i saw mention of a ya retelling of the story, i had to see how far the author pushed the envelope. Strands of bronze and gold ebook written by jane nickerson. Jane nickerson author of strands of bronze and gold. Strands of bronze and gold, by jane nickerson the bluebeard fairy tale retold. Apr 11, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson infinite reads.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Digital audiobook 31120 compact disc 31220 paperback 3112014 library binding 31220. March 12th, 20 by random house childrens books format. Glowing strands of romance, mystery, and suspense are woven into this breathtaking debut a thrilling retelling of the bluebeard fairy tale.
For many years, jane nickerson and her family lived in a big old house in. Mar 12, 20 strands of bronze and gold ebook written by jane nickerson. Fans of libba brays gemma doyle trilogy will delight in this gorgeously atmospheric pageturner. What was one of the most memorable moments of strands of bronze and gold. This book is so far off my usual beaten reading path that i cant even. Im so glad i did because it was the sort of book i didnt know i was looking for but absolutely loved.
Jane nickerson has put a creative twist to the traditional story by changing the setting to historic mississippi in the late 1800s, at the wyndriven abbey. Although the book moves leisurely, it effectively blends the fairytale. More on why i loved that, plus a touch of controversy, here. The mirk and the midnight hour is the next book in the strands of gold trilogy and will release in 20. Indeed, for a story with murders, attempted rape and slavebeating, no sense of horror or fear comes off the page, nor does any sort of erotic tension or longing. Glowing strands of romance, mystery, and suspense are woven into this breathtaking debuta thrilling retelling of the bluebeard fairy tale. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read strands of bronze and gold. An invitationon fine ivory paper, in bold black handwritingfrom the mysterious monsieur. Strands of bronze and gold the bluebeard fairy tale retold. Historical with minor supernatural elements, fairytale retelling, young adult. Jane nickerson is the author of strands of bronze and gold.
The following is a complete transcript of her interview with cracking the cover why do you write. Jane nickerson has placed the bluebeard tale in antebellum south, using a southern gothic style to create a retelling that is gorgeously atmospheric and lush. Strands of bronze and gold will be a takeitorleaveit type read for many readers. Strands of bronze and gold offers a compelling unique story for fans of retold fairy tales. It combines elements of romance, suspense and gothicism with lush descriptions and imagery. Strands of bronze and gold jane nickerson alexa loves. Strands of bronze and gold begins quite slowly, taking almost the entire first half of the book to create the creepy and dangerous atmosphere that surrounds the story of bluebeard. Mar 15, 2014 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson, 9780307975997, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It tackles bluebeard, not one of the standard stories on the retold fairy tale circuit, and.
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Strands of bronze and gold is a retelling of the fairytale bluebeard set in the antebellum south. We had a picture book version of this at my elementary school. More of jane s books quotes by jane nickerson lucky beauty. Nickerson describes clothing, architecture, woods and gardens in lovely detail, but even though sophie tells her tale in the first person, there is no depth or nuance.
Jane nickerson booklist jane nickerson message board. This was a charming retelling that weaved suspense, romance, and family values into a great story for both adults and young adults. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson nose graze. Jane nickerson adroitly weaves the threads of the bluebeard story into strands of bronze and gold to create a spellbinding tapestry of mystery, romance, and suspensea grippingly gothic tale, with a lavishly described and lushly atmospheric setting and likable heroine. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson penguin books.
From the author of strands of bronze and gold comes a haunting love story and suspenseful thriller based on the ancient fairy tale of tam lin. I also feel like the fact that its advertised as a bluebeard retelling worked against the book. Mar 15, 2014 fans of libba brays gemma doyle trilogy will delight in this gorgeously atmospheric pageturner. Strands of bronze and gold book summary and study guide. Jane nickerson adroitly weaves the threads of the bluebeard story into strands of bronze and gold to create a spellbinding tapestry of mystery, romance, and suspense. Apr 25, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson series. Read strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson available from rakuten kobo. Mar 06, 20 fortunately for me, strands of bronze and gold didnt disappoint. Strands of bronze and gold is an inspired retelling of the classic fairy tale bluebeard. I came across jane nickerson s strands of bronze and gold on an agent website and decided to check it out.
It combines elements of romance, suspense, and lush gothic descriptions and vivid imagery. Written by jane nickerson, audiobook narrated by caitlin prennace. Strands of bronze and gold compact disc square books. I couldnt put down this southern gothic historical and was sneaking chapters during the car ride with my kids on spring break. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson, paperback. Arc from publisher via netgalley the bluebeard fairy tale retold. Apr 02, 2018 i came across jane nickersons strands of bronze and gold on an agent website and decided to check it out. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson book swoon.
Mar 12, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson. But it caught my eye both for the cover yeah, yeah, i know and for the blurb. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson, 9780307975997, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. When sixteenyearold poetess fiona omalley leaves her grandmamas care in new york and travels to attend wyndriven female academy in reconstructionera mississippi, she has a good deal to. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson strands of bronze and gold. With the death of her father leaving her family in. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson, 9780307975980, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A grippingly gothic tale, with a lavishly described and lushly atmospheric setting and likable heroine. Bluebeard apr 11, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson. Strands of bronze and gold kindle edition by jane nickerson author visit amazons jane nickerson page. Historical with minor supernatural elements, fairytale retelling, young adult publisher. The third book the twisted trees will release in 2014. Historical, gothic, retelling, fairy tale published. Strands of bronze and gold ebook by jane nickerson.
Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson books on. Book to screen in the news video interviews fully booked podcast. Random house childrens books distributed in canada by random house canada, 20. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Jul 04, 2014 this feature is not available right now. Buy a cheap copy of strands of bronze and gold book by jane nickerson. The book bills itself as a retelling of the bluebeard fairy tale. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson pages. The formatting is slightly different in some of the ebook formats. Mar 11, 2014 jane nickerson adroitly weaves the threads of the bluebeard story into strands of bronze and gold to create a spellbinding tapestry of mystery, romance, and suspense.
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