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Bride of the Rat God - Barbara Hambly
Bride of the Rat God
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After donning a cursed necklace for the cameras, a silent screen starlet and her entourage are terrorized by an ancient demonIt is 1923, and silent film reigns in Hollywood. Of all the starlets, none is more beloved than Chrysanda Flamande, a diva as brilliant as she is difficult to manage.... show more
After donning a cursed necklace for the cameras, a silent screen starlet and her entourage are terrorized by an ancient demonIt is 1923, and silent film reigns in Hollywood. Of all the starlets, none is more beloved than Chrysanda Flamande, a diva as brilliant as she is difficult to manage. Handling her falls to Norah, widow of Chrysanda’s dead brother. She has always done her job well, but she was never equipped to deal with murder. When a violent killing shocks Chrysanda’s entourage, and other weird happenings swiftly follow, Norah begins to suspect that some strange power is stalking the star. In Chinatown she receives warning that a curse has been placed on the actress as vengeance for wearing a sacred amulet in one of her films—and this curse could mean death for all who surround her. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Barbara Hambly, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.
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Format: kindle
ASIN: B004TC146E
Publisher: Open Road
Pages no: 352
Edition language: English
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Ned Hayes Writing
Ned Hayes Writing rated it
4.5 Great Fantasy.... Barbara Hambly
BRIDE OF THE RAT GOD is a marvelous historical novel (with an element of fantasy to it) that belies its kitschy title. The title makes the story, of course, because it is, in fact, about a silent film star who gets caught in a sorcerous web of complications involving a sacred Chinese heirloom, a j...
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4.0 Bride of the Rat God
After the first two pages, I admit, I was worried. Over-dramatic, stereotypical imagery: a helpless, pursued heroine, a moonlit night, bloody hands, steep cliffs. I persevered with faith in my fellow reviewers, and discovered the campy beginning was only a scene from Chrysanda Flamande’s latest movi...
Christine Pope: Writing and Reading Among the Red Rocks
Christine Pope: Writing and Reading Among the Red Rocks rated it
5.0
Barbara Hambly never fails me, and this book was no exception. A change of pace from her regular fantasy books, this novel is set in 1920s Hollywood and features an over-the-top cast of characters and a cursed Chinese necklace. It also has a fun, off-beat romance. Try it if you're in the mood for so...
Chris' Fish Place
Chris' Fish Place rated it
4.0 Bride of the Rat God
This is a fun book. It actually made me look at pekingese dogs as something more than bedroom slippers.
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