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The Books: “The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye” – ‘The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye’ (A.S. Byatt)
Daily Book Excerpt: Adult fiction: Still excerpting the short story fairy-tale collection by AS Byatt (my favorite – obviously!) – called The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye – This excerpt is from the title story. And it’s the last story … Continue reading
The Books: “The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye” – ‘Dragons’ Breath’ (A.S. Byatt)
Daily Book Excerpt: Adult fiction: Still excerpting the short story fairy-tale collection by AS Byatt (my favorite – obviously!) – called The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye – This excerpt is from “Dragons’ Breath”. I love a story that starts … Continue reading
The Books: “The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye” – ‘The Story of the Eldest Princess’ (A.S. Byatt)
Daily Book Excerpt: Adult fiction: Next book on the shelf is yet another short story collection by AS Byatt (my favorite – obviously!) – this one is called The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye – This excerpt is from “The … Continue reading
The Books: “The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye” – ‘Gode’s Story’ (A.S. Byatt)
Next up in my adult fiction shelf: Next book on the shelf is yet another short story collection by AS Byatt (my favorite – obviously!) – this one is called The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye – This excerpt is … Continue reading
The Books: “The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye” – ‘The Glass Coffin’ (A.S. Byatt)
Next in my adult fiction shelf: Next book on the shelf is yet another short story collection by AS Byatt (my favorite – obviously!) – this one is called The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye – This excerpt is from … Continue reading