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The Baker's Daughter
The Baker's Daughter: A Novel
by Sarah McCoy
A Compelling Tale (9/11/2012)
Harsh, poignant, and touching, beautifully written, yet haunting. McCoy's novel is compelling and powerful with richly developed characters, especially Elsie.
The Woman at the Light
The Woman at the Light: A Novel
by Joanna Brady
The Woman at the Light (8/2/2012)
An enjoyable read with a descriptive history of Key West in the 1800s as well as insight into the role of women and slavery .... all interwoven with family dynamics and a love story.
The Healing
The Healing: A Novel
by Jonathan Odell
The Healing: A Novel (1/25/2012)
Rich in description, The Healing:A Novel is an engaging and poignant book, full of heart and wisdom. Jonathan Odell is an extraordinary storyteller, and this is a wonderful book.
A Bitter Truth
A Bitter Truth: A Bess Crawford Mystery
by Charles Todd
An Engaging Read! (8/12/2011)
This novel is the third in the series featuring nurse Bess Crawford. Strong characters and an intricate plot combine to produce a multi-layered and engaging mystery in the backdrop of World War I.
A Lesson in Secrets
A Lesson in Secrets: A Maisie Dobbs Novel
by Jacqueline Winspear
Another Engaging Maisie Dobbs Novel! (3/15/2011)
In A Lesson in Secrets, Maisie Dobbs continues to evolve both professionally and personally. Within the backdrop of World Wars I and II, Maisie skillfully unravels a tangle of multi-layered, intriguing, and puzzling events and in the process, thoroughly engages and satisfies the reader.
Down River
Down River
by John Hart
Down River - Audio CD (1/2/2008)
Scott Sowers' superb narration makes John Hart's skillful plot, loaded with complex characters, come alive in this not-to-be-missed novel.
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