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The Mute of Pendywick Place
Dear David: Being the Private Diary of Basil Atticus Collingwood
Who would you confide in if the person you most wanted to talk to was dead? Professor Basil Collingwood of Pendywick Place, London, has never disclosed his inner thoughts--or dangerous double life in Victorian Shoreditch--to anyone. At least, not anyone alive. However, he's shared everything with his deceased brother David, within these pages. And Basil needs a confidant more than ever when a brilliant--and infuriating--young mute woman shows up at his doorstep. “Dear David” is an intimate look into the heart of the hero of “The Mute of Pendywick Place” series. If you enjoy Dickensian settings, Sherlockian thrills and Austenian intrigues, you will love “Dear David.” Pick up your copy of Basil Collingwood’s private diary today…
145 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 8, 2018
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Alydia Rackham
125 books146 followersYou don’t have to be afraid when you read my books. Well—you might be terrified for the hero, because his arch-nemesis has him at gunpoint with his back to the river Thames, demanding that he hand over the code that could spell the downfall of Europe…
But you’ll never have to squint, worrying that the romantic scene is about to get FAR too steamy—or that, in a tirade, someone is about to spew a stream of obscenities that will make you want to shut the book and go take a shower.
I don’t write sexual scenes in my books. EVER. And I do not use profanity. EVER. And yes, God lives in my stories. He is the deep foundation—you can FEEL Him.
Yet, I can prove without a shadow of a doubt that WITHOUT ANYTHING risqué, you can still have the adventure of a lifetime between these pages. You’ll hold your breath, you’ll laugh, you’ll sit on the edge of your chair, you’ll stay up till two in the morning pinned to the page—and you might even cry. In fact, I’ll bet on that. And I HATE it when writers are lazy and tacky and beat you over the head with some philosophical or theological point they’re trying to make, instead of just TELLING THE STORY. So, I avoid that at all costs. Still not sold? Well, give one of these books a try. Go ahead—any of them! Whether we’re speeding through space, breaking through the ice on a frozen river, galloping on a chariot across the desert or running up the Asbru bridge chased by wolves…you’re still safe with me.
But you’ll never have to squint, worrying that the romantic scene is about to get FAR too steamy—or that, in a tirade, someone is about to spew a stream of obscenities that will make you want to shut the book and go take a shower.
I don’t write sexual scenes in my books. EVER. And I do not use profanity. EVER. And yes, God lives in my stories. He is the deep foundation—you can FEEL Him.
Yet, I can prove without a shadow of a doubt that WITHOUT ANYTHING risqué, you can still have the adventure of a lifetime between these pages. You’ll hold your breath, you’ll laugh, you’ll sit on the edge of your chair, you’ll stay up till two in the morning pinned to the page—and you might even cry. In fact, I’ll bet on that. And I HATE it when writers are lazy and tacky and beat you over the head with some philosophical or theological point they’re trying to make, instead of just TELLING THE STORY. So, I avoid that at all costs. Still not sold? Well, give one of these books a try. Go ahead—any of them! Whether we’re speeding through space, breaking through the ice on a frozen river, galloping on a chariot across the desert or running up the Asbru bridge chased by wolves…you’re still safe with me.
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February 27, 2022
After enjoying the five-part serial, The Mute of Pendywick Place, all told from Victoria's point of view, I was excited to note that there was a follow up companion book, Dear David, which tell's Basil's thoughts beginning with a few childhood and school age entries and then most are devoted to the time after Victoria came to Pendywick Place.
In diary format, Basil shares his thoughts about discovering his brother's uncared for grave and the family's refusal to acknowledge Christmas, to his ventures into Shoreditch where he picked up some interesting street skills and companions, and right on through his incredible thoughts of his work and his side to falling in love with Victoria. He is so reticent in The Mute series, but I had my suspicions about his real and deep feelings. It was good to know I was right.
I enjoyed this delve into Basil's mind and heart and recommend that series readers not miss the chance of picking this up. I do caution readers to wait until after finishing the original series because this would be a spoiler to read it before reading all five of those serial segments.
In diary format, Basil shares his thoughts about discovering his brother's uncared for grave and the family's refusal to acknowledge Christmas, to his ventures into Shoreditch where he picked up some interesting street skills and companions, and right on through his incredible thoughts of his work and his side to falling in love with Victoria. He is so reticent in The Mute series, but I had my suspicions about his real and deep feelings. It was good to know I was right.
I enjoyed this delve into Basil's mind and heart and recommend that series readers not miss the chance of picking this up. I do caution readers to wait until after finishing the original series because this would be a spoiler to read it before reading all five of those serial segments.
May 9, 2024
A Wonderful Addition to the Series.
It is wonderful to have Basil’s point of view from all of the adventures that he, Victoria and their comrades went on during the series. We see Basil grow from an isolated, rather grumpy individual to someone very full of life and appreciative of his friends and family. An excellent addition to the Pendywick Place series.
It is wonderful to have Basil’s point of view from all of the adventures that he, Victoria and their comrades went on during the series. We see Basil grow from an isolated, rather grumpy individual to someone very full of life and appreciative of his friends and family. An excellent addition to the Pendywick Place series.
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