By: Pip Ballantine & Tee Morris
Written & Narrated by: Lisa-Ann Samuel
Format: Podcast, 49:05 minutes
Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk
Series: 13th in Tales of the Archives Vol. 2 podcasts, part of A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series
Recommendation: Nice way to meet new characters and authors in this steampunk-ish world particularly if you enjoyed the book; A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel, Phoenix Rising. The archives are full of stories to be told.
Synopsis:
The Miracle of a First Night
Clerk Natalie Hart, a woman shunned by her orthodox Jewish family for her involvement with the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, is joined by Chief Archivist Wellington Thornhill Books, Esquire, in a case that reaches beyond the archivist’s scope. Natalie must not only educate the archivist naïve to the ways of her people, but help in retrieving a mysterious artifact deeply rooted in legends and lore foreign to the stalwart Englishman.
My Thoughts and Summary:
Natalie Hart returns to the home she hasn't been to in over a year, her being dead in her fathers eyes, with Wellington Books in tow to help. A friend of the Ministry and a prestige member of Parliament suggests that the Ministry come investigate a strange happening in the Rabbi's home. An artifact in the form of a menorah on this holy night to the Jewish decent.
Books gets a view of a strong culture and religion with Natalie's family. Natalie is a new character as well. She has a strong belief, but she is a strong woman in a time of a different view of what women can do. She has left her family for what she wants. That makes a strong person. And she has returned to make sure they are safe. She even stands up to her father to explain that.
The menorah. Now this is neat. I love the gears and the way it moves and rotates. But the magic that comes with it. The Miracle. Aww-ing.
The story is a relaxed story with the holiday in mind. And in the end, family is very important.
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You can find the Archives: Amazon Kindle ~ Tales from the Archives
Scroll through the list for them all, and the ones you still need.There are short stories always added to the listing. So keep checking back!
I listened to this short story for my own enjoyment.
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DeleteI just love these podcast reviews. I so need to listen to all of them b/c I do enjoy this series so much.
ReplyDeleteMelissa (B&T) They started season 3 already! I'm behind on getting to listen to them. :)
Deleteoh it's nice, mainly when you can retire thins from the story like about family.
ReplyDeleteMelliane, it is neat seeing different authors play in this world as well. Brings in many different elements and fun. :)
DeleteHmmm, not sure if I would read this one. Not really my thing. Happy you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Bielman, that's cool. There are several short stories in this world. :) Thank you!
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