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A review by missbryden
The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke
4.0
First, to judge a book by its cover: I love this cover, hardback, cloth-covered, no dust jacket, words and colored image embedded.
Set in the same world as [b:Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell|14201|Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell|Susanna Clarke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1357027589l/14201._SY75_.jpg|3921305]. Several make comment on the situation of females, more so than that book did.
"The Ladies of Grace Adieu" featuring Jonathan, Arabella and her brother. About three lady magicians who say, and show, that they could teach Jonathan something.
"On Lickerish Hill" written in an even older style (set in 17th century) complete with alternate spellings, a retelling of Rumplestiltskin. Although I was disappointed that it didn't actually show Miranda Sowreston (the narrator of her own history) telling the fairy his name. Following the inclusion of historical persons: Mr. John Aubrey.
"Mrs Mabb" recreation of Queen Mab. Protagonist Venetia Moore's persistence seen as (feminine) madness/hysterics.
"The Duke of Wellington Misplaces His Horse" The fairy lady's foretelling embroidery made me think of the cushions embroidered with secret messages in [b:Curtsies & Conspiracies|15723286|Curtsies & Conspiracies (Finishing School, #2)|Gail Carriger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1359660588l/15723286._SY75_.jpg|21398040], book 2 of Gail Carriger's Finishing School series.
"Mr Simonelli or the Fairy Widower" In description (and having a male protagonist) reminds me more of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.
"Tom Brightwind or How the Fairy Bridge was Built at Thoresby" The footnotes are back! I was looking for them in "Mr Simonelli", it reminded me so much of JS&MN. This story makes less comment on feminine life in this world, the women are more background again as in JS&MN, although "Mr Simonelli" was a little like that, too.
"Antickes and Frets" Deadly embroidery.
"John Uskglass and the Cumbrian Charcoal Burner" Fun tale, bringing the Raven King down to deal with a commoner who doesn't even know who he is.
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Set in the same world as [b:Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell|14201|Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell|Susanna Clarke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1357027589l/14201._SY75_.jpg|3921305]. Several make comment on the situation of females, more so than that book did.
"The Ladies of Grace Adieu" featuring Jonathan, Arabella and her brother. About three lady magicians who say, and show, that they could teach Jonathan something.
"On Lickerish Hill" written in an even older style (set in 17th century) complete with alternate spellings, a retelling of Rumplestiltskin. Although I was disappointed that it didn't actually show Miranda Sowreston (the narrator of her own history) telling the fairy his name. Following the inclusion of historical persons: Mr. John Aubrey.
"Mrs Mabb" recreation of Queen Mab. Protagonist Venetia Moore's persistence seen as (feminine) madness/hysterics.
"The Duke of Wellington Misplaces His Horse" The fairy lady's foretelling embroidery made me think of the cushions embroidered with secret messages in [b:Curtsies & Conspiracies|15723286|Curtsies & Conspiracies (Finishing School, #2)|Gail Carriger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1359660588l/15723286._SY75_.jpg|21398040], book 2 of Gail Carriger's Finishing School series.
"Mr Simonelli or the Fairy Widower" In description (and having a male protagonist) reminds me more of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.
"Tom Brightwind or How the Fairy Bridge was Built at Thoresby" The footnotes are back! I was looking for them in "Mr Simonelli", it reminded me so much of JS&MN. This story makes less comment on feminine life in this world, the women are more background again as in JS&MN, although "Mr Simonelli" was a little like that, too.
"Antickes and Frets" Deadly embroidery.
"John Uskglass and the Cumbrian Charcoal Burner" Fun tale, bringing the Raven King down to deal with a commoner who doesn't even know who he is.
my Pinterest board of references