Every Tuesday,
Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea posts the first paragraph of her current read.
Anyone can join in.
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I will share here the first paragraph of a book
in the Completed Tours category.
Hardcover, 384 pagesPublication date: May 7th 2013 by Atria Books
ISBN: 1451621507 (ISBN13: 9781451621501)
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Every story begins with a tremble of anticipation. At the start we may have an idea of our point of arrival, but what lies before us and makes us shudder is the journey, for that is all discovery. This strange and curious story begins for me at the sea. Its sound and scent are my punctuation. Its movements are my verbs. As I write this, angry waves break upon the rocks, and when the water recedes, the rocks seem to be seeping. As if nature is expressing what is in my soul. Expressing what I cannot speak of out loud but can only write, here, in secret, for you, Fantine.
MJ Rose’s website | The virtual book tour | My review
November 5, 2013
WordsAndPeace
France Book Tours 
16 responses to “First Chapter First Paragraph — Seduction”
kelley
November 6th, 2013 at 01:17
that is very pretty, I’d keep reading. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
WordsAndPeace
November 6th, 2013 at 08:19
and you should, lol, it is a very good book. just commented on yours [wordsandpeace]
Diane@BibliophilebytheSea
November 5th, 2013 at 18:17
What an addictive intro – I would keep reading. thanks for joining us.
WordsAndPeace
November 5th, 2013 at 18:33
yes, the whole book was quite fascinating and addictive indeed
lakesidemusing
November 5th, 2013 at 15:00
That opening definitely leaves me wanting to know more. Enjoy!
WordsAndPeace
November 5th, 2013 at 18:41
I feature here books presented and read for my virtual book tours. It is really very good. I encourage you to read it, it’s really worth it, especially if you like Victor Hugo! Click on the link and read the synopsis, you will see
Amy
November 5th, 2013 at 12:00
After reading this paragraph I would continue reading. I love how the author weaves the water references into the story, it’sjust beautiful. I hope you enjoy this book!
WordsAndPeace
November 5th, 2013 at 13:50
as i say at the top of the post, I feature here books that have been part of the tours I organize. and there’s a link to my review, so I read it already, and I did enjoy it a lot. these first words are actually said by Victor Hugo, on Jersey Island, so yes beautiful description on writing/landscape. Just commented on your great FCFP
Paulita
November 5th, 2013 at 10:57
I’ve read this one and definitely enjoyed it. I’m featuring a book set in France too. Here’s Mine
WordsAndPeace
November 5th, 2013 at 11:16
thanks for your comment, yes quite an interesting book! Just commented on your own post
Literary Feline
November 5th, 2013 at 09:59
I love that opening. I’ve enjoyed M.J. Rose’s other books, but even aside from that, the intro is quite captivating!
WordsAndPeace
November 5th, 2013 at 13:32
yes, and put in the mouth of Victor Hugo himself, really cool! just commented on yours
Tea norman
November 5th, 2013 at 09:17
I intend to read a M.J. Rose novel very soon. Enjoyed the words you chose.
WordsAndPeace
November 5th, 2013 at 13:36
yes, worth trying. she puts these first words in the mouth of Victor Hugo. following you now on Google + [I am https://plus.google.com/105288507940148433095/posts%5D
Catherine @ Book Club Librarian
November 5th, 2013 at 08:38
I would keep reading…in fact, I have a signed copy of this book that I keep meaning to get around to. I’ve met M.J. Rose several times. She is delightful and one of my favorite authors. I enjoyed her previous book, The Book of Lost Fragrances, also set in France (and Egypt and New York).
My Tuesday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/11/first-chapter-first-paragraph-38.html
WordsAndPeace
November 5th, 2013 at 13:44
yes, it’s a very interesting book. I also plan to read The Book of Lost Fragrances. She has another one coming soon too, also in France. just commented on your FCFP