Book Beginnings and Friday56
Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by My Head is Full of Books and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader and share a non-spoiler sentence or two. First Line Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Reading is my Superpower that asks you to share the first sentence of the book you're reading.
Another great historical mystery written by Joanna Davidson Politano.
The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple
About the book:
Peter Driscoll, an underground investigator to the wealthy, has never met anyone like Lily Temple. The beautiful silent-film actress spins fairy tales and plays frivolous roles in front of the cine-camera, but beneath the costumes and stage makeup is a woman with a quick wit--and a murky past.
Peter has been tasked with locating the legendary Briarwood Teardrop, an exquisite sapphire, which Lily wears beneath her gown. In order to stay close to her and hopefully unravel the mystery of her story--and the sapphire--Peter employs Lily's help on a case, which leads to a useful partnership. But as they are investigating together, Peter is also investigating Lily. The closer he gets to the truth, the more danger they face. And the closer he gets to Lily, the clearer it is that he needs her even more than she needs him.
Award-winning author Joanna Davidson Politano whisks you away to Edwardian England in 1903 for a whimsical and layered tale that treads the crooked line between real and make-believe.
Peter has been tasked with locating the legendary Briarwood Teardrop, an exquisite sapphire, which Lily wears beneath her gown. In order to stay close to her and hopefully unravel the mystery of her story--and the sapphire--Peter employs Lily's help on a case, which leads to a useful partnership. But as they are investigating together, Peter is also investigating Lily. The closer he gets to the truth, the more danger they face. And the closer he gets to Lily, the clearer it is that he needs her even more than she needs him.
Award-winning author Joanna Davidson Politano whisks you away to Edwardian England in 1903 for a whimsical and layered tale that treads the crooked line between real and make-believe.
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Book Beginnings
I hadn't decided if I'd tell the whole truth or not, when the men arrived.
I hadn't decided if I'd tell the whole truth or not, when the men arrived.
Friday 56
Were Driscoll not between us, the man would have dropped me over the side of the boat, sure as I'm lying here.
Were Driscoll not between us, the man would have dropped me over the side of the boat, sure as I'm lying here.
I'm always on the lookout for good books that feature gemstones. I may look for this one.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy books set during this time period, before the two terrible wars that set us all into panic.
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday!
ReplyDeleteI'm just starting A Cross-Country Wedding by Courtney Walsh. So far, so good!
"Bea doesn't like me."
I hope you are having a great weekend! Happy reading!!!