Reviews by Susan W. (Leesburg, VA)

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The Lost Notebook of Edouard Manet: A Novel
by Maureen Gibbon
An artist's life (7/13/2021)
I surprisingly enjoyed this book. Not always a fan of books written in a diary mode or style, this book kept my interest so much so that I wanted to know what Manet would write. The author wove a wonderful and poignant story about an artist and his appetites and their consequences. Well done!
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World: A Novel
by Laura Imai Messina
Wonderful (2/7/2021)
This book presents grief and healing and love in a wonderfully delicious words and imagery. For anyone who has known grief, the wind phone shows a way out of darkness. The storytelling takes the reader on a quiet yet powerful journey. I highly recommend that you take TBE ride.
The Voyage of the Morning Light: A Novel
by Marina Endicott
Voyage of the Morning Light (7/15/2020)
I am not sure if I truly enjoyed the story of the book. I found the story line confusing or not giving complete information. You would get snippets but never find out what happened to the characters. Such as with the Indian school the girls lived and taught at with theirmore
The Scribe of Siena
by Melodie Winawer
The Scibe of Siena (6/15/2017)
This is a wonderful beach read book. It has mystery, love, loss, murder, and time travel. Who could ask for anything more?
Victoria
by Daisy Goodwin
A good read (11/8/2016)
I found this book so very enjoyable. The author made the subject matter of the life of a very young queen come to life. Not only was the story of Albert and Victoria told, but her life before being queen and in the beginning of her reign. The political intrigue of royalmore
A Certain Age: A Novel
by Beatriz Williams
A good read (5/3/2016)
I did enjoy this book and feel that it id a good summer read. I was confused at first because I thought it was a murder mystery, but what it really is a love story. A story of how certain relationships can heal brokenness which then allows love to happen. The three mainmore
Jade Dragon Mountain
by Elsa Hart
Jade Dragon Mountain (6/27/2015)
I have always loved mystery books and was not disappointed with this one. I was kept entertained not only with the mystery itself but also with the imagery of when China was ruled by emperors. And just when you think the mystery is solved your are surprised with another one.more
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