Where is it from?

[comicfan]

Going to need a hint on this one Andy.

[Andy78]

The book was written as a serial 1862-1863, and first published in its entirety in 1863. It was written in an obscure language called English.

[Andy78]

More clues:

 

The author was English and a member of the clergy.

 

The protagonist dies early on, but is reincarnated.

[Red_A]

After this clue I thought of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson but Alice in Wonderland does not fit the bill. The other clergy man is

Charles Kingsley. although I had passages read to me when a hild I never read this book, but the only book he is famous for is the Water Babies.

[Andy78]

It is from Water Babies by Charles Kingsley.

 

I actually thought this would have been an easy one to guess, it was required reading when I was in school - obviously not big outside of the UK. Oh well.

 

Your turn Red.

[Red_A]

"Ah, my heart, and a-a-a-ah my heart,

My heart it is so sore,

Since I must needs from my love depart,

And know no cause wherefore..."

 

Andy show know this, it is my secret!

[Andy78]

I think I do know this, but I'll give someone a chance first

[Zombie]

Methinks another fusty dusty musty tome

[Red_A]

Not at all 1995 is the date

[Zombie]

Soooo ... maybe this is ClueTime!

[Andy78]

This has me confused. I thought this pre-dated 1995 by quite a bit.

[Zombie]

It sure don't sound street ...

[Red_A]

One of the co authors a best-selling American author of fantasy novels, please note my first clue which was in the initial post Andy show know this, it is my secret!

[Red_A]

well I am surprised It is the first words from "Dragon in Distress" by Mercedes Lackey and Elizabeth Waters I thought I gave is away by referring to Andy's story which is Dragon Secrets and his avator which is a dragon in distress on a sheep.

I thought Mercedes Lackey was the second most famous dragon fantasy author.

First one here gets to continue

[Zombie]

Me!

 

OK, here's an easier one!

 

"Is it safe?"

Edited May 23, 2012 by Zombie

[Zombie]

Are you wanting clues??? Surely not ...

[Andy78]

I know this line from two books.

 

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J R R Tolkien

 

Marathon Man by William Goldman

 

I hope either answer is correct

 

[Zombie]

I must admit Andy I'd forgotten the LOTR line. I've just looked it up and it's wrapped up in a longer injunction "Is it secret, is it safe?". Plus it's a bl***y long book and it's a while since I read it

Yep, it's the second - quite a short novel really. Surely the most chilling words you will ever hear from a dentist ... especially if he's got you strapped securely into his chair

So, your turn

[Andy78]

They were in the Smoky Mountains at their favorite bed-and-breakfast. David was smiling down at her. 'What do you say, gorgeous? Marry me?'

[Andy78]

OK, clue time.

 

This is not a musty, dusty, fusty book by some dead guy with English as a third language.

 

The author is American and this is from their first published novel.

[Andy78]

More clues:

 

It was the authors first published novel, but probably not their most famous.

 

This is one of two novels which have not yet been made into a film (the other novels have been)

[comicfan]

I know I read this book. My mother bought it caught it was a thriller and her type of story. For the life of me I can't remember but I'm going to go through her stuff. I know it isn't Mary Higgins Clark. Maybe Dan Brown.

[Frostina]

It's from Digital Fortress, methinks.

 

Is it?

[Andy78]

You're right Frosty.

 

Your turn.

[Frostina]

She thought about how marvelous is would be to have a wife keeping the house in order, the meals on the table. At the same time it seemed ridiculously unfair that she could never have a wife. In fact, if she married, she would be expected to be the wife.