Publication date 9/3/21
In THE CURATOR'S DAUGHTER, MELANIE DOBSON tells us about anti Semitism in Nuremberg during the second world war, and also in a Nazi camp in Idaho called the Aryan Council. It is a beautiful but heartrending read. The characters are well drawn and I love to see the courage and fortitude of those who choose to help the Jews at life threatening risk to themselves, in contrast with the hatred and madness of the Nazis.
It is important that the stories of these Jewish people, whose lives and possessions have been cruelly snatched away, are kept safe for future generations. As Ember Ellis and her high school nemesis, Dakota, try to find out the secrets of Mrs Kiehl's childhood, Ember uncovers more about her own past.
The plot is well worked out and the author has obviously done a great deal of research. I find her use of the English language superb - whether she is describing scenery or her characters' deepest feelings. There is also a strong Christian message of hope, redemption, the importance of choosing to love rather than hate those who have despitefully used you, and of second chances. I also like the way that some of the characters, Hanna in particular, come to know God's loving protection even in the most horrific circumstances.
This is a novel that should be read slowly and savoured. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
I was given an ARC copy of the book by Tyndale House Publishers from NetGalley. The opinions in this review are completely my own.
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Sunday, 15 November 2020
Saturday, 7 November 2020
BURYING DAISY DOE by RAMONA RICHARDS
Publication date 17/11/20
BURYING DAISY DOE is the first book I have read by RAMONA RICHARDS and it most definitely will not be the last. What a thrilling read, full of twists and turns and nail biting suspense!
In 1954 Roscoe Carver's father narrowly escapes lynching when a pastor intervenes and proves that he couldn't possibly have murdered the girl with the daisy in her hair. In 1984 the bodies of two men are found in the same place, one of whom is Star Cavanaugh's father Bobby, a lawyer who was investigating his mother's murder, together with a Secret Service agent who was helping him. They were also looking into money laundering and counterfeiting. Star, a trained police officer, who is now a private investigator working cold cases, comes to town anonymously to try and solve her grandmother and father's murders. When the people of Pineville, who are still terrified and are still being manipulated, realize what she is up to they are even more afraid. Her life is in danger and she leans heavily on police chief Mike Luinetti, whose association with her puts his life in danger as well.
The characters are well portrayed and the author describes their feelings in a way that really draws us in. The plot is well worked out as we move between 1954 and the present day, and the story is told with some humour and a strong Christian message.
I am not going to tell you any more as I do not want to spoil things for you.
I highly recommend Burying Daisy Doe to anyone who enjoys good suspense.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from the Independent Publishers Group. The opinions in this review are completely my own.
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BURYING DAISY DOE is the first book I have read by RAMONA RICHARDS and it most definitely will not be the last. What a thrilling read, full of twists and turns and nail biting suspense!
In 1954 Roscoe Carver's father narrowly escapes lynching when a pastor intervenes and proves that he couldn't possibly have murdered the girl with the daisy in her hair. In 1984 the bodies of two men are found in the same place, one of whom is Star Cavanaugh's father Bobby, a lawyer who was investigating his mother's murder, together with a Secret Service agent who was helping him. They were also looking into money laundering and counterfeiting. Star, a trained police officer, who is now a private investigator working cold cases, comes to town anonymously to try and solve her grandmother and father's murders. When the people of Pineville, who are still terrified and are still being manipulated, realize what she is up to they are even more afraid. Her life is in danger and she leans heavily on police chief Mike Luinetti, whose association with her puts his life in danger as well.
The characters are well portrayed and the author describes their feelings in a way that really draws us in. The plot is well worked out as we move between 1954 and the present day, and the story is told with some humour and a strong Christian message.
I am not going to tell you any more as I do not want to spoil things for you.
I highly recommend Burying Daisy Doe to anyone who enjoys good suspense.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from the Independent Publishers Group. The opinions in this review are completely my own.
pineville alabama michael luinetti
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