The Pre-Raphaelites

[deliasherman]

We're in Washington at the extremely charming Morrison-Clarke Hotel, recovering from a day spent among the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood--or at least that part of it represented at extensive and beautifully curated show currently at the National Gallery.  I've been familiar with many (though not by any means all) of these images ever since I

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[ceciliatan]

As I was telling Ellen on Twitter, this is the exhibit that I went to England to see, and which I conjured out of thin air

[ellen_kushner]

Just keep writing, Cecilia!! (Do you take requests?)

Your new book sounds splendid.

[ceciliatan]

Grin. How's this for an even more surreal twist? My mysterious male love interest in the book is secretly an internationally renowned rock star who has gone into retirement and played his last concert the night he meets our heroine. He bears no small resemblance to a certain real-life star. I had in mind, of course, that by book 3 of the trilogy he is enticed to make a comeback.

And David Bowie has just released a surprise new album.

No, I can't explain it!

[deliasherman]

It is indeed surreal. Magical things just hang around the Pre-Raphs, and David Bowie. And your book, clearly.

[bellakara]

Great review, and I love the P-Rs!