![]() ![]() Except, Bartholomew wasn't specialising in London during the Blitz and doesn't know what exactly the practicum will require of him. ![]() ![]() In his time, historians are sent back via time machine to witness history as it happened. In Fire Watch, Bartholomew is sent back to St Paul's during the Blitz to take his history practicum. I had no intention of reading these new books when they were released this year because of my lack of interest in WWII but now I will of course be making my way there. Fire Watch is Willis' first WWII story, originally published in 1982, and in fact eventually leads the way round to her new two volume novel Blackout and All Clear. I knew going in it was a WWII story but my respect for Willis was such that I decided to go in anyway. It was with this in mind that I grabbed a copy of Fire Watch, a limited edition of this Nebula and Hugo winning novelette was printed by WSFA Press this weekend for Capclave. She has so much to say about so many things and what she has to say is *informed*. Having spent time with her at Capclave this weekend, I realised after getting to know her a little bit that I would indeed love what she writes. ![]() She has a sharp mind, keen wit and great intelligence. Many people have mentioned Willis to me as in "you'd quite like her" but not "why" I would like her. It turns out that there is nothing quite so offputting as people telling you what you should read. Girliejones I must confess that I've never read anything by Connie Willis before. ![]()
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