The Hour!! *whimper* Those excerpts are all lovely, although I'm not familiar with the 1st two fandoms.

Oh no, you didn't like The Paying Guests that much? Man, I loved it. I thought it was amazing. I guess I do like tales of obsessive love. What irked you about it? Also, unlike you, I've loved all her books that I've read. Haven't read The Little Stranger yet.

I've heard of Hardcore History and I really want to try it out. This reminds me to do that.