Hand of Devils

[raven]

I am feeling rather stay-in-bed gloomy and sad. One of those things, I s'pose. I plan to go to Taruithorn's dancing tonight, so perhaps that will be cheering.

Anyway, quick hit: anyone want a copy of Lord John and the Hand of Devils? I've talked about Lord John before, and how wonderful he is: basically, these are the adventures of an eighteenth-century aristocrat and soldier, who is charming, debonair, genuinely delightful, and kind of gay. Actually he's just gay. All of his adventures are interspersed with the young man of the moment. Really, I recommend them.

Sadly, Hand of Devils is not the best one to start with - it's a collection of three novellas, and I rather think the third one doesn't stand alone, but the other two are great fun, and feature succubi and princesses and battles and jokes about masturbation. Shim got me this one thinking it was the one I didn't have, but alas, I do, so it's going spare.

Anyone? It's an A-format paperback, ex-library. UK for preference, but open to persuation.

Comments

[jacinthsong.livejournal.com]

I will take it off your hand if nobody else fancies it, but I do have a massive unread pile so anyone else is welcome to claim it!

[amchau.livejournal.com]

I also have masses else that I'm supposed to be reading, but would probably enjoy it eventually.

[vikingwriter.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Lord John totally snuck up on me. I even liked him as a bratty teenager in Dragonfly In Amber. So dashing, proper and graceful with a truly wild (not just for his time, either) side.

So, I have my own copy. I just wanted to share the Gabaldon love.

[tau_sigma]

It seems you have two possible claims already, but in case they fall through, I shall also express an interest. *g* I also have a HUGE pile of unread books at the moment, though, so I don't know. But it does sound good!

*hugs* for the stay-in-bed gloom. I hope it improves soon. And enjoy Taruithorn! It sounded like so much fun last time you went.