Author: Joanna Davidson Politano
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction,
Source: Revell
My Review:
The Elusive Truth by Joanna Davidson Politano is wildly creative and draws you in from the opening scene. I have wanted to read this book since I first saw the beautiful cover.
It's a pity and a blessing that we cannot see the future until it is in the present.
Read for:
🌹truth vs fairy tale
🌹private investigator
🌹elusive film star
🌹illusions
🌹masterful story telling
🌹nods to fairy tales
🌹blue sapphire
🌹unexpected plot twist
🌹 profound nuggets of wisdom
🌹 a flower by any other name
I enjoyed the unfolding of Lily and Peter's story. Several things happened that I did not see coming. I was a bit disappointed that we don't see justice served, but I guess that is the reality at times too.
Thank you to Revell for the opportunity to read this book. I was not required to provide a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
★★★★/5
Synopsis (Goodreads):
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.
I love that she's a silent film actress. And that is a very beautiful cover! Another one for my TBR list. :D
ReplyDeleteLark, yes, you would really enjoy it :)
DeleteI've been wondering about this book. I think it's one I would enjoy. Glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan, it was really interesting!
DeleteI need to read another of Joanna's books at some point. They do sound really interesting and the titles are always so interesting. This one sounds like it'd be a good story, too. :)
ReplyDeleteRissi, It was really good. My review does not do the book justice!
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