tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post8361304868532479164..comments2024-03-28T14:45:58.950-07:00Comments on Lark Writes...on books and life: Miss MarjoribanksLark http://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-68272414839782137082015-07-28T16:22:58.727-07:002015-07-28T16:22:58.727-07:00I was not familiar with Oliphant's writing unt...I was not familiar with Oliphant's writing until I read a blog review about this particular novel, but I'm really glad I read it. I thought it was fun.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-14242624631192387042015-07-28T08:18:36.244-07:002015-07-28T08:18:36.244-07:00A classic to make me smile? Resembling The Grand S...A classic to make me smile? Resembling The Grand Sophy? Bring it on! I also had never heard of this one (or very fleetingly) so I'm glad you brought it to my attention. Loryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519976394732029323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-49742468369989785882015-07-22T16:43:43.021-07:002015-07-22T16:43:43.021-07:00Truth? I had never heard of this book either until...Truth? I had never heard of this book either until I read about it on someone's blog last year. And it sounded like a book I might like, so I bought a used copy from Powells. There are a lot of people out there more familiar with the classics than me...I'm just trying to catch up. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-27532043693061960382015-07-21T19:57:21.421-07:002015-07-21T19:57:21.421-07:00You are always reading classics I have never even ...You are always reading classics I have never even heard of! Do you work from some sort of list or do you just know more than I do?? :)Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-25251226437869620902015-07-20T14:17:21.466-07:002015-07-20T14:17:21.466-07:00And the sad thing isn't crushing...it does dam...And the sad thing isn't crushing...it does dampen Lucilla's spirits for a short while, but she doesn't stay down for long. And it ends well. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-66051108803220640832015-07-20T12:36:14.408-07:002015-07-20T12:36:14.408-07:00I haven't read anything by Oliphant, but even ...I haven't read anything by Oliphant, but even your review made me smile. I can deal with one sad thing, especially if the rest of the novel is humorous.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-3446545119762445742015-07-19T17:46:36.190-07:002015-07-19T17:46:36.190-07:00It's definitely Lucilla that makes this book s...It's definitely Lucilla that makes this book so humorous. It was a nice surprise.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-77631210253518073592015-07-19T17:42:32.296-07:002015-07-19T17:42:32.296-07:00This is the only book of hers that I've read, ...This is the only book of hers that I've read, but I did end up liking it. I'd give her a try again.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-39029767546001216342015-07-19T17:42:00.596-07:002015-07-19T17:42:00.596-07:00These little wry comments are sprinkled throughout...These little wry comments are sprinkled throughout the novel; and Lucilla ended up being a pretty funny character. You can't take anything in this novel too seriously.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-72044606921416105342015-07-19T17:40:21.648-07:002015-07-19T17:40:21.648-07:00Thank you! I hope it makes you smile like it did m...Thank you! I hope it makes you smile like it did me. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-61275437536595168332015-07-19T17:13:17.010-07:002015-07-19T17:13:17.010-07:00This was my introduction to Margaret Oliphant, &am...This was my introduction to Margaret Oliphant, & I loved it from the very first page. Lucilla also reminds me of Georgette Heyer's The Grand Sophy. The other Chronicles of Carlingford are enjoyable, but none measures up to this one.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-64800783718712160482015-07-19T10:51:16.482-07:002015-07-19T10:51:16.482-07:00I enjoyed your review. I am not familiar with Marg...I enjoyed your review. I am not familiar with Margaret Oliphant's work, but I'm adding her to my list. Monica's Bookish Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880513088449652396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-77866155443936368812015-07-19T10:09:17.603-07:002015-07-19T10:09:17.603-07:00This sounds delightful! I will add it to my list o...This sounds delightful! I will add it to my list of classics to try. It's so seldom I come across classics that aren't, well, gloomy. Or melodramatic. Or otherwise depressing. The slightly sardonic humor in these excerpts is wonderful.Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-92002238530209474902015-07-19T07:19:38.289-07:002015-07-19T07:19:38.289-07:00I've been meaning to try Mrs Oliphant's bo...I've been meaning to try Mrs Oliphant's books for ages, and your lovely review is definitely encouraging me to pick up my copy. Thank you!Jane @ Beyond Eden Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568410017337283636noreply@blogger.com