The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple by Joanna Davidson PolitanoMy rating: 💛💛💛💛
“If you really want the truth, you’ve got to start by letting go of what you know.”
The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple grabbed my attention from the first line.
For story lovers, this book is filled with story upon story, with one true story hidden within all these stories.
Lily had so many layers to the stories she told, each story hiding a bit of her truth and who she is. I enjoyed seeing how she was able to get herself out of a lot of dangerous situations.
Peter was so dashing and intelligent and clever with the way he was able to get information with just the right reaction and the skill of listening.
It’s a pity and a blessing that we cannot see the future until it is the present.
The Mysteries and adventure kept me on my toes and had me wonder how everything will work out okay. I loved that there was more than one mystery with a few being solved during the story. The author kept me on the edge of my seat with a lot of twists and unexpected revelations and some nail-biting dangerous situations.
I loved the hidden story of the true Gardener.
At times when your story pounds a rhythm in your ears, overtaking your senses, spinning out of control, the only cure for it is to fill your head with another story.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*
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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.
About the author:
Joanna Davidson Politano freelances for a small nonfiction publisher but spends much of her time spinning
tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives. Her manuscript for Lady Jayne Disappears was a finalist for several contests, including the 2016 Genesis Award from ACFW, and won the OCW Cascade Award and the Maggie Award for Excellence. She is always on the hunt for random acts of kindness, people willing to share their deepest secrets with a stranger, and hidden stashes of sweets. She lives with her husband and their two babies in a house in the woods near Lake Michigan and shares stories that move her at www.jdpstories.com.
tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives. Her manuscript for Lady Jayne Disappears was a finalist for several contests, including the 2016 Genesis Award from ACFW, and won the OCW Cascade Award and the Maggie Award for Excellence. She is always on the hunt for random acts of kindness, people willing to share their deepest secrets with a stranger, and hidden stashes of sweets. She lives with her husband and their two babies in a house in the woods near Lake Michigan and shares stories that move her at www.jdpstories.com.
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