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- Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
- Number of Pages: 432
- ISBN: 0061624772
- WAPI (Tower ID): 113267165
- Release Date: September 1, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #33478 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #3622 in Fiction & Literature (See Top 100 Fiction & Literature Bestsellers)
- #1095 in General (See Top 100 General Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Lace Reader" by Brunonia Barry to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Lace Reader"Browse more products related to "Brunonia Barry"Review"[Brunonia Barry has] created a marvelously bizarre cast of characters (living and dead) in a uniquely colorful town, and there are enough riveting sections here to illustrate what she can do when she lets loose, grabs her broom and flies." Publisher's noteEvery gift has a price . . . Every piece of lace has a secret . . . My name is Towner Whitney. No, that's not exactly true. My real first name is Sophya. Never believe me. I lie all the time. . . . Towner Whitney, the self-confessed unreliable narrator of "The Lace Reader," hails from a family of Salem women who can read the future in the patterns in lace, and who have guarded a history of secrets going back generations, but the disappearance of two women brings Towner home to Salem and the truth about the death of her twin sister to light. "The Lace Reader" is a mesmerizing tale that spirals into a world of secrets, confused identities, lies, and half-truths in which the reader quickly finds it's nearly impossible to separate fact from fiction, but as Towner Whitney points out early on in the novel, "There are no accidents." AnnotationInitially self-published, Brunonia Barry's debut novel surpassed its humble origins when it became the subject of a publishing bidding war, and was re-released to great fanfare and commercial success. Set in Salem, Massachusetts, THE LACE READER is a richly layered tale told by the highly unreliable narrator Towner Whitney. While recuperating from her mental instability in a California hospital, Whitney is reluctantly drawn back to Salem when her great aunt Eva, a woman known for her ability to see the past, present, and future by staring into lace, disappears. Witchcraft, Wicca, and the town's infamous history of zealous persecution all play a role in the novel, which manages to weave together supernatural adventure, a multi-generational literary tale, and strong vein of feminism. It's a strange brew, but Barry makes it work, and as it gains momentum THE LACE READER becomes truly bewitching. If You Enjoy "The Lace Reader (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Lace Reader (Paperback)" by Brunonia Barry (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! General BestsellersFiction & Literature Bestselling Books
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