The Keepsake: A Novel

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A totally engrossing dual time line novel that was both well researched and also had great depth with the characters’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

The Keepsake was published in London for its full run, and some volumes were also published in Paris, Berlin, and Frankfurt. Its London publishers were Hurst, Chance, & Co.; Jennings and Chaplin; Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman (in the Longman line); and David Bogue. [2] In Paris, it was published by Rittner and Goupill, Delloy & Co., Fisher & Co., Aubert & Co., L. Curmer, Fisher, Son, & Co., and H. Mandeville. [2] Other continental editions were published by Charles Jugil in Frankfurt, A. Asher in Berlin, and T. O. Weigel in Leipsic. [2] American editions of The Keepsake were published in New York by D. Appleton & Company and in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard. [2] Production [ edit ] There always seems to be a guy pinging the interest of either Maura Isles or a book-specific secondary female character in some creepo way (i.e. long stares or persistent attempts at trying to "help" her). These dudes are rarely the bad guys. Is the Edward Cullen "stare and relentlessly, almost aggressively rescue" tactic really romantic nowadays? I mean, Maura Isles is a doctor and Josephine Pulcillo in this one is a pretty smart archaeologist, so it's hard for me to believe that ladies with such brains are really charmed by lingery and/or unassertive weirdos. Det. Jane Rizzoli & Dr. Maura Isles perform CT scans to find the 10+ year old body has a "modern day" bullet & the body wrapped in ancient mummy cloth, hence the Archaeology Killer is called "Madam-X". Gerritsen is the master of putting all of the little pieces together to form one large puzzle. Her earlier novels displayed her penchant for lifelike and likable characters, dramatic issues, and surprising plot twists. This book marks a step forward in her development as a writer in the detective/mystery genre as she spins riddles and clues with ever increasing skill.The Keepsake Company really is just a happy accident but what I have learnt 20 years on from founding the company is that most incredible things normally are. . Full of adventure through both heartfelt and heartbreaking moments, The Keepsake is sure to lure you in. Venturing from Somerset (both past and present) and Samoa of the 1830s, this is a well researched book of the life and times involving travel and gender/social inequalities. There are secrets and drama, with just the right amount of romance for both of these women. Such an absorbing and refreshing read that will engage readers right up until the final revelation.

Skaitydama Ricoli ir Ailz serijos romanus ne tik pasineriu į veiksmo sūkurį , bet ir sužinau tam tikrų istorinių faktų. Rašytoja šį kartą pasirinko kūnų konservavimą. Tikrai ne per daug teorijos, viskas pateikta labai įdomiai. A gripping story full of family secrets: the price of love and loss within two generations . . . convincing and poignant‘ LEAH FLEMING The Keepsake is a psychological thriller that builds effortlessly around an archaeological theme, drawing in all sorts of horrors such as shrunken heads, bog people, tanned bodies displaying rictus death masks. Behind it all is a killer long history of collecting bodies as personal keepsakes.

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Kaip visuomet pilna intrigos, netikėtumų bei veiksmo. Įtraukė nuo pat pirmųjų puslapių ir "sukramčiau" vos per porą vakarų 🤭 Daug įdomių dalykų sužinojau apie mumijas bei jų paruošimo ritualus. Detective Rizzoli: " He preserved her as a keepsake. She became part of his harem, Josephine, a harem of dead souls."

The morning after her father's funeral, Prudence Merryfield wakes to the liberating thought that this is the first day of her new life. At thirty-five and unmarried, she is now mistress of her own fate. But a cruel revelation at the reading of her father's will forces Prudence to realise that taking only the most drastic action will set her free. It appears that Anthony Sansone (The Mephisto Club) is going to become one of the regular characters in the series. He makes an unexpected appearance in this story, offering some advice and hinting that he was privy to some inside information. Ultimately, he was fairly inconsequential to the outcome and may have been added simply as a reminder of what he could potentially bring to an investigation.The morning after her father’s funeral, Prudence Merryfield wakes to the liberating thought that this is the first day of her new life. At thirty-five and unmarried, she is now mistress of her own fate. But a cruel revelation at the reading of her father’s will forces Prudence to realise that taking only the most drastic action will set her free. This riveting tale entranced me. With its seamless transition between two time worlds, distinct descriptions, explosive plot, welcoming settings (on land and sea) and well-crafted dialogue, it sings with perfection. I was wonderfully transported deep into the heart of the story following every bend in the road and every swallowing wave of the sea. This is a rich tapestry. Although the Samoan and Somerset villages are products of an author’s imagination, it is clear that Julie has done extensive research on the Polynesian culture and that of early 1800s England to deliver such believable authenticity.