From the archive for Olivia Manning, #BornOnThisDay in 1908, my thoughts on THE GREAT FORTUNE, book 1 of the magnificent BALKAN TRILOGY. Inspired by Manning's personal experiences, it's an absorbing, richly rewarding novel with an amazing sense of place. 💙📚 jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2020/05/05/t... - ThreadSky

jacquiwine.bsky.social • 23 days ago

From the archive for Olivia Manning, #BornOnThisDay in 1908, my thoughts on THE GREAT FORTUNE, book 1 of the magnificent BALKAN TRILOGY.

Inspired by Manning's personal experiences, it's an absorbing, richly rewarding novel with an amazing sense of place. 💙📚
https://jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2020/05/05/the-great-fortune-the-balkan-trilogy-book-1-by-olivia-manning-part-1/

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pulpcurry.bsky.social•23 days ago

This looks interesting

jacquiwine.bsky.social•23 days ago

It’s so immersive. Highly, highly recommended!

lucyfishwife.bsky.social•22 days ago

SUCH A GREAT DOUBLE TRILOGY

joiedevivre9.bsky.social•23 days ago

💛 💛 💛

jacquiwine.bsky.social•23 days ago

I still need to read THE LEVANT!

gnatleech.bsky.social•23 days ago

It’s great, although I really missed Yakimov in that one.

jacquiwine.bsky.social•23 days ago

Ah, poor Yaki!

joiedevivre9.bsky.social•23 days ago

I missed him too, but it’s still so good.

roq11.bsky.social•23 days ago

Me too!!!

roq11.bsky.social•23 days ago

Maybe I should just start tomorrow.

joiedevivre9.bsky.social•23 days ago

Yes!👏

imnjupiter.bsky.social•23 days ago

You must!

deborahzafer.bsky.social•23 days ago

Oh you MUST!

jacquiwine.bsky.social•23 days ago

It’s on the shelf, and I’m determined to get to it soon!

maxcairnduff.bsky.social•23 days ago

Levant trilogy is well with getting to

jacquiwine.bsky.social•23 days ago

I really want to get to it soon…

lillielangtry.bsky.social•23 days ago

Ooh, I have this on my tbr!

jacquiwine.bsky.social•23 days ago

It’s wonderful!

jamesarnold.bsky.social•23 days ago

Loved this trilogy. I read it last year on holiday and lost myself in it, so absorbing.

jacquiwine.bsky.social•23 days ago

Isn’t it just! Now I need to read THE LEVANT…

jamesarnold.bsky.social•22 days ago

Yes on my list for this year. Just need another holiday to read it on.

heavenalibooks.bsky.social•22 days ago

I loved this (read twice) the Levant is also excellent.

jacquiwine.bsky.social•22 days ago

I’m thinking of picking THE GREAT FORTUNE for my next turn with the book group. :)

heavenalibooks.bsky.social•22 days ago

Ooh great idea, good luck with that.

jacquiwine.bsky.social•22 days ago

It’ll be May/June, but I’ll report back!

aecnyc.bsky.social•23 days ago

One of the great audiobooks as well. Admittedly, I could listen to Harriet Walter read the phone book, but her voice inhabits each character, and they become real.

jacquiwine.bsky.social•23 days ago

Oh, how fabulous. It’s such a skill to be able to do this effectively!

anneontheshelf.bsky.social•22 days ago

Thanks for your thoughts on this. I have put a hold on it at the library.

jacquiwine.bsky.social•22 days ago

Cool! I really hope you like it, Anne!

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