Every Tuesday Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, where you can share the first paragraph, or a few, of a book you are reading or thinking about reading soon.
My choice this week is Cauldstane by Linda Gillard. It begins:
Sometimes I think I can still hear – very faintly – the strains of a harpsichord. Impossible, of course. There’s been no harpsichord at Cauldstane for over a year now. Meredith’s has never been replaced. Never will be replaced.
As the cover shows Cauldstane is set in a castle – a Scottish castle, a remote and decaying 16th century castle, the family home of the MacNabs. Ghostwriter Jenny Ryan is commissioned to write the memoirs of the current Laird, Sholto MacNab. There are secrets, sins to be revealed – and an ancient curse.
If you want to know more about Linda Gillard’s books here is the link to her website.
I bet I’d really like this. I hadn’t heard of it before but it has secrets, Scotland, castles, and a writer! What’s not to love?
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I love the cover and think the intro is great as well. enjoy
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Margaret – Oh, that’s an intriguing beginning! I’ll be keen to read your review of it when you’ve finished.
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This one sounds intriguing. Hope you enjoy.
Today I’m featuring Lost and Found by Brooke Davis.
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I’m not sure this one is for me, but hope you enjoy it!
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I’ve been wanting to read Linda Gillard! This sounds like a good one… hope you enjoy it!
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Ooh, you had me at “decaying 16th C. castle.” The secrets, the sins, the ancient curse…all gravy! Thanks for sharing.
Here’s mine: ‘FURTHER OUT THAN YOU THOUGHT’
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Thanks for your comments. I can recommend Linda Gillard’s books if you haven’t read any of them and here’s the link to her website – http://www.lindagillard.co.uk/. Think I’ll add it to the post too.
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This sounds like a good one. I’ll be checking out Linda’s website for sure.Thanks.
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I like the intro very much and would definitely keep reading based on that.
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That’s a great beginning and makes me wonder why the harpsichord will never be replaced. Sounds like a good story.
Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment about THE LITTLEST COWBOY.
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Interesting to find out about this author. I love this intro, so I would keep reading!
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Thanks, Margaret, for featuring the opening to CAULDSTANE. It’s interesting to hear people’s reactions to the first paragraph. I spend sooo long writing my opening pages! When you know readers will be checking out the sample on their e-readers, you have to write something instantly appealing.
Something else I threw into the story mix was a swordsmith hero. (And he knows how to use one too!) I’d better mention the ghost too as paranormal is not everyone’s favourite genre.
CAULDSTANE was inspired by a visit to the still-inhabited Cawdor Castle in the Highlands, not far from where I live.
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You’re welcome, Linda! I’m about half-way into the book right now and loving it. Next time we’re in the Highlands I must take a look at Cawdor Castle!
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Love the haunting tone of that opening – would definitely keep me reading.
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I love the beginning, it sounds like a book I would like. Have a good week! kelley€”the road goes ever ever on
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This sounds like it could be interesting. Good choice!
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Oh yes, I like the opening paragraph. It’s been a long time since I read one of Linda Gillard’s books. Star Gazing is still my favorite.
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