by Laura Amy Schlitz
Elements of a gothic novel with an orphan being adopted by three elderly sisters and finds herself being a secret child and secrets and lies that could cost her her life.
I enjoyed this book a lot. I read it in one sitting. Our heroine is an orphan named Maud. We meet her singing a battle anthem in the outhouse. She'd been unruly all day and infuriating her teachers. We are introduced right away to the fact that Maud is honest with herself. She admits when she's been...
Ever try to explain to a ten-year-old what "melodrama" is? I think I succeeded. If she likes it, I'll probably read it too.***She wouldn't read it without a firm thumbs up from me, so I had to read it first. I quite liked it, but she still hasn't read it.
I am glad Tammy recommended this book--I would never have found it otherwise and it was a good read. I have always been interested in seances and such--this was a different take on the topic--great storytelling!
Laura Amy Schlitz has done a great job recreating a good old-fashioned Victorian (Edwardian?) orphan melodrama. She adds to the genre, however, by giving a realistic portrayal of what really goes on in the head of a child who is being used and manipulated by adults. A fast-paced, thoroughly enjoya...
It took me awhile to get into this, but after I did it was worth it. A tale of mystery and horror. Be aware that several of the main characters are involved in conducting fake seances. [Oct. 2008]
Not at all what I'd been expecting, and frankly dreading, but rather a charming tale. The main evil character is a bit of a cardboard mock-up, but doesn't spoil the story by being so. Touches on some pretty powerful topics with an evenhandedness that assures one of the fundamental rightness of thing...
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