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The Edge of the Earth
by Christina Schwarz
The Edge of the Earth (11/2/2012)
I thought this novel was a bit slow in the beginning, but once it got going, The Edge of the World had me on the edge of my seat. I was definitely enthralled by some of the characters in this book, but the one character I found most intriguing was the edge of the worldmore
The Baker's Daughter: A Novel
by Sarah McCoy
The Baker's Daughter Review (9/9/2012)
If you have the appetite for a bittersweet tale, read Sarah McCoy’s “The Baker’s Daughter.” Not only will it stir your senses, it will stir your heart. The baker’s daughter is Elsie Schmidt. Her life unfolds before our eyes when reporter Reba Adams, interviews Elsie –more
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