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The pain is sharp, piercing, a burning dagger's thrust inside her skull, somewhere behind the right eye. It hits just as she lifts her quill out of an inkwell. Her hand freezes. The quill, dropped, stains the letter she was just about to sign.
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  1. MargotMarch 10, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Wow - that's very graphic. I completely understand her pain. I'd keep reading.

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  2. Cleo BannisterMarch 10, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    Sounds like a great historical novel and I'd like to know more! I'm doing my first post for First Chapter First Paragraph today at https://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2015/03/10/4158/

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  3. Juli RahelMarch 10, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    That cover is stunning! I am really interested in Catherine the Great although I don't know half as much about her as I would like! This teaser definitely has me interested in this book though, might have to check it out! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you have a great week!
    My Tuesday post
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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  4. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaMarch 10, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    Wow, what a hook! I'd read more. Thanks for joining us.

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  5. JoAnnMarch 10, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    It's hard to go wrong with Catherine the Great for a subject!

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  6. Creations by Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 10, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Sounds intense! Thanks for sharing...and enjoy.

    Here's mine: “WHAT REMAINS”

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  7. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianMarch 10, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    That opening is a real attention grabber.

    My Tuesday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/03/first-chapter-first-paragraph-97.html

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  8. grammajudybMarch 10, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    This one is new to me. But I like historical fiction and the cover is beautiful, I would read on.

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  9. kelley jensenMarch 10, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    What a beginning! I just hate when that happens. Kelley at the road goes ever ever on

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  10. Claudia ArroyoMarch 10, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Did someone just get murdered!?

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  11. TopazshellMarch 10, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Oh my, that beginning is really powerful. Enjoy!

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  12. JLS HallMarch 10, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Ouch! Reminds me of the migraines I used to get. I like the sound of this one, and I LOVE that cover! Happy reading!

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  13. Nise'March 10, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Painful opening! The cover is gorgeous. Happy reading.

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  14. Alice AudreyMarch 10, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Migraine? Or psychic encounter? I love the cover.

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  15. Tribute Books MamaMarch 10, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    A Very catch your attention teaser, sounds intriguing.

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  16. bn100March 10, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    nice cover

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  17. YvonneMarch 10, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Very descriptive teaser. Great cover!

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  18. vvb32 readsMarch 10, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    ooo, makes me wonder what is going on??? love the cover.

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  19. LauraMarch 11, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Love the cover. The teaser sounds like some of the migraines I've had before. Looks like they might need to make another copy of that letter she was about to sign. ;)

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  20. cheryl cMarch 11, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Powerful beginning!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 11, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I'd have kept reading! Hope you're enjoying it!

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  22. Lexxie LinMarch 11, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    Oh wow! That sounds painful! What happened next?

    Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews

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