Welcome to my new, shiny blog!
We continue with The Shoemaker's Son, a historical science fiction story set in 19th century Edinburgh, featuring time-travelling assassins and infamous bodysnatchers.
We time-travel (see what I did there?) back a bit in the story, this week. To Brogan and Darcy's first meeting, in 1807.
'Jesus Christ,' a voice called out behind him. Brogan jumped. 'They weren't lying about Scottish weather, were they? It's just like bloody London.' She was dressed very smartly like a noble woman. The purple fur-trimmed silk coat fell to her knees and was belted high at the waist, and underneath she wore a narrow pale pink dress made from muslin.
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She might look like a lady, but she sure doesn't sound like one! LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet, Gayle :D
hehehe! I love the contradiction between her attire and her language ;) nice six!
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing. I need more.
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing snippet. Nice six.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice introduction to Darcy's character. I really like her already.
ReplyDeleteyeah gets cold - what a nerd pic that is - since this is sci fic will let the narrow pink dress go - nice voice
ReplyDeleteGreat 6!
ReplyDeleteThe details of her clothes mixed with the weather makes this scene so absorbing. I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteFun six, Gayle! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat description, great six! Love Darcy already :-)
ReplyDeleteThat reboot pic is a hoot, btw!
Great description! Fun six!
ReplyDeleteLove her blunt tone; lotsa characterization in that little bit of dialogue.
ReplyDeleteOops, she just proved she's not from around here. She sounds quite funny. Nice six.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! You're combining two of my loves, time traveling and body snatching. Darn you...
ReplyDeleteI like her already!
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet, and the blog looks great. Well done.
ReplyDeleteIs that really all for now? Darcy's voice is wonderfully done. I could hear it. Loved it as usual. :)
ReplyDeleteDoesn't sound like she's exactly dressed for the weather.
ReplyDeleteThis feel so real. Great six!
ReplyDeleteGreat scene-setting, Gayle--thanks for sharing, and I'll certainly be back for more.
ReplyDeleteLove the new look! It's fabulous. And shiny!
ReplyDeleteI love Darcy already. Wouldn't mind having one of those coats ;)
The blog's looking very Christmassy! Cool! And what an introduction to Darcy. :D
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