My Book Haul/In My Mailbox

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This week I've been distracted by Christmas shopping so I've only picked up a couple of books both free from netgalley.

The Sevenfold Spell - Tia Nevitt

Publisher: Carina Press (e-book format) September 2010

Have you ever wondered what happens to the other people in the fairy tale?

Things look grim for Talia and her mother. By royal proclamation, the constables and those annoying “good” fairies have taken away their livelihood by confiscating their spinning wheel. Something to do with a curse on the princess, they said.

Not every young lady has a fairy godmother rushing to her rescue.

Without the promise of an income from spinning, Talia’s prospects for marriage disappear, and she and her mother face destitution. Past caring about breaking an arbitrary and cruel law, rebellious Talia determines to build a new spinning wheel, the only one in the nation, which plays right into the evil fairy’s diabolical plan. Talia discovers that finding a happy ending requires sacrifice. But is it a sacrifice she’s willing to make?

I received this from netgallery for review but it's been on my wishlist for a while so I can't wait to start reading this!

A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens

Kindle Book

Does anyone not know the story? Just in case...

Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, Scrooge learns to love Christmas and the people all around him.

I've been challenged to throw some classics into the mix so thought I'd start a little early than January with A Christmas Carol. I've never read it but it's never Christmas without watching at least one film version each year (preferably the Muppets version!). So, this will the next book I read so I can get the review up before the big day. And as an added bonus the kindle version is free!

The Iron Duke - Meljean Brook
Publisher: US - Berkley

After the Iron Duke freed England from Horde control, he instantly became a national hero. Now Rhys Trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the power -and fear - of his name. And when a dead body is dropped from an airship onto his doorstep, bringing Detective Inspector Mina Wentworth into his dangerous world, he intends to make her his next possession. But when Mina uncovers the victim's identity, she stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens the lives of everyone in England.

This was a surprise gift this week from one of my lovely friends as a late birthday present. I love that my friends know what type of book I will love! :)

What have you picked up this week? :)