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Review: The Magician’s Lie, by Greer Macallister

March 9, 2017 by Rebecca Bowyer Leave a Comment

The Magician's Lie by Greer Macallister

The Amazing Arden is the most famous female illusionist of her day, renowned for her notorious trick of sawing a man in half on stage. But one night she swaps her trademark saw for an axe. When Arden’s husband is found dead later that night, the answer seems clear, most of all to young policeman […]

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Book review: Goodwood, by Holly Throsby

February 18, 2017 by Rebecca Bowyer Leave a Comment

Goodwood by Holly Throsby

Goodwood is a small town where everyone knows everything about everyone. It’s a place where it’s impossible to keep a secret. In 1992, when Jean Brown is seventeen, a terrible thing happens. Two terrible things. Rosie White, the coolest girl in town, vanishes overnight. One week later, Goodwood’s most popular resident, Bart McDonald, sets off […]

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Review: The Violinist of Venice, by Alyssa Palombo

December 1, 2015 by Rebecca Bowyer Leave a Comment

The Violinist of Venice, by Alyssa Palombo

And Vivaldi’s marvelous music, his melody and skillful word painting – which made it seem as if Alcina were alternately weeping and raging – only served to heighten this effect, creating more truth than words by themselves ever could. Alyssa Palombo’s stunning debut novel, The Violinist of Venice – A Story of Vivaldi, is released […]

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