[Solo][Fiction]Lucia in London by E. F. Benson - kit

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Post by Beeswaxcandle »

Lucia in London, by E. F. Benson (1867 - 1940)
In the third book in the Mapp and Lucia series, provincial snob and social climber Mrs. Emmeline Lucas, known to her friends as Lucia, and her husband come into a legacy that enables her to expand her reach beyond Riseholme into the highest levels of London society. (Summary by Beeswaxcandle)
Source text (please read only from this text!): https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=dul1.ark:/13960/t2h75jz8b

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Post by Kitty »

Hello and Happy New Year

this is the same author than "Colin" if I remember correctly ? He was a good writer.

I can MC this and if you wish I can also be DPL :)

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Post by Kitty »

MW is ready to be filled out. In Colin the chapters were fairly long, do you think they will exceed 74 minutes here ? Then I would suggest going with "section" rather than "chapter" in case they need to be split.

As soon as the MW is filled out, we can move to Going solo 8-)

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Post by Beeswaxcandle »

Thanks Sonia.

A couple of chapters will go over the 1 hour, but at present I think I'll be able to keep the chapters under the limit. I'm working through the character list so that I can decide on voices before I start.
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Beeswaxcandle wrote: January 1st, 2024, 11:15 amA couple of chapters will go over the 1 hour, but at present I think I'll be able to keep the chapters under the limit.
ok, yes to be safe one could still say "section", as you say "chapter" later on anyway, with the title.

Moving to Solo now...looking forward to all the voices 8-)

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Post by Beeswaxcandle »

Chapter 1 uploaded (50:39)
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Post by Kitty »

Beeswaxcandle wrote: February 11th, 2024, 12:19 amChapter 1 uploaded (50:39)
finally back at PLing and wow this first chapter had me roll on the floor :lol: wonderfully characterized and the people are all so hypocritical. I could imagine it an Oscar-Wilde style comedy with Rupert Everett in one of the roles. :mrgreen:

A strong start, looking forward to the next chapter. This one is PL ok.

I see you opted for "chapter" instead of "section". I hope they don't need to be split.

Thanks

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Post by Beeswaxcandle »

I am still alive and will get back to this soon.
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