A Queer Trade

A Queer Trade (2015) K.J. Charles (A Charm of Magpies World)

“It’s the way of things. Burn your love letters, or have ’em put in the ground with you, or they’ll be tomorrow’s packing paper.” Hall gave a slightly rueful smile. “I put ’em aside for packing, when I notice, rather than foul use.”

“Is that your stuff making that bloody noise?”

Tredarloe’s mouth dropped open. “You can hear it?”

“I can’t hear it. That’s the problem.”

“Yes!” Tredarloe said. “That’s exactly what it’s meant to sound like!”

“It sounds like something you can’t hear?”

Characters: Edward Isaac Hall, Crispin Tredarloe, Hepzibah Marleigh, Mrs. Burford, Mr. Burford, Esther Gold,

Rating: 7.5/10

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