Book Synopsis
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.
Book Details
- Publisher : Revell (April 9, 2024)
- Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
- Language : English
- Paperback : 400 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0800742974
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
My Review
"The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple" by Joanna Davidson Politano is an Edwardian historical mystery/romance novel published by Revell.
The main character, Lily Temple, is a complex individual with a somewhat secretive past. She is a silent film star who became famous during the Golden Age of Cinema, and she presents a mystical and fairy-tale-like essence.
Peter Driscoll, a detective for the wealthy, becomes captured in Lily's mysterious environment when he discovers a link between her and a prized sapphire he's been hired to locate. As Peter investigates Lily's past and motives more, both of their lives become increasingly at risk as they go on the run.
There is also the theme of storytelling that is noticeable throughout the story. I found that this connected me to its simple yet deep language. I enjoyed how each chapter began with a quote from some well-known storytellers such as Lewis Carroll, Hans Christian Anderson, Jacob Grimm, and George MacDonald, that established the mood for the upcoming chapter. Literary inferences are integrated throughout the book, including those from the novel "A Tale of Two Cities." The writing in the novel is elegantly composed, flowing smoothly like a calm mountain stream.
Readers will be mesmerized by Lily Temple's words, and you too will realize her depth beyond her on-screen, and at times flighty personality.
Another thing I appreciated was the symbolic spiritual themes that are interwoven into the story, that will allow each reader to interpret the message based on their own beliefs. For me, it was ultimately pointing to a Creator and the Master Gardener, God.
"The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple" blends mystery, adventure, fairy tale, and romance to craft a dynamic story of love, sorrow, and renewal.
I heartily feel this is a book meant to be savored, as the touching words urge all readers to engage themselves in Lily's world.
****Meet Author Joanna Davidson Politano****
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