Happy 2009

I've only read two arcs so far this year. One is already out and the other comes out in February. First, The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark - this just came out.

Luciano is a street urchin surviving on his wits until he is plucked from the street and deposited into the kitchen of the Doge of Venice. Apprenticed to the Doge's chef Amato Ferrero, Luciano learns of the unlikely Guardians and in the Doge's court and in the streets rumours abound of a book that contains some things called Gnostic Gospels and more importantly how to turn lead into gold and the secrets of eternal life. This thriller set in Venice has some of the most delicious descriptions, I could almost taste the words the emphasis on food being a powerful tool as well as just very satisfying is a clue to the Guardians identity but Luciano's misplaced sense of loyalty to his former street friends and his obsession with novice nun Francesca could prove his undoing.

I just finished the sixth Maisie Dobbs novel - Among the Mad - it's very good comes out in February and I'll post the review for it then. Tomorrow it's back to writing. I can't believe I haven't written anything for two whole weeks!