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The Strand
The Strand
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Anne Lorelli has it all. A successful husband. A beautiful home. And a life running right on schedule. But underneath the smooth surface, dark undercurrents are about to sweep her into a nightmare. — Powerfully written and masterfully paced, this contemporary page-turner is both a sophisticated mystery with twists that defy formula fiction and a ... more »
Author:
Anne Lorelli has it all. A successful husband. A beautiful home. And a life running right on schedule. But underneath the smooth surface, dark undercurrents are about to sweep her into a nightmare. — Powerfully written and masterfully paced, this contemporary page-turner is both a sophisticated mystery with twists that defy formula fiction and a ... more »
ISBN-13: 9780849937286
ISBN-10: 0849937280
Publication Date: 8/6/1999
Pages: 336
Rating: 2
ISBN-10: 0849937280
Publication Date: 8/6/1999
Pages: 336
Rating: 2
3.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: WestBow Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
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4.25 Stars
I really enjoyed this book as you can tell from the star rating. Only knocked a little off the 5 star rating because a couple of the threads in the story were fairly predictable. But, the whole book was a little like an onion with additional layers of the story coming out at different times, some of which were quite emotional. It does have Christian themes woven through the story as well, but in a more subtle way. The MC is a young woman who seemingly has it all, beauty, wealth, a successful husband, a beautiful home, and she takes it all almost for granted. She has a bit of Scarlett O'Hara in her personality so when something comes along that might upset the balance she just shoves it away for "another day." Then the unthinkable happens and, try and she may, she cannot just bury this for another day. Through the providence of God, although she doesn't see it that way, never having given God much thought, she meets people who challenge her to break out of her ice castle world and live life. It takes her to some amazing places, many of which she'd rather not go, but in the end she realizes that she, like everyone else, cannot really live life without some risk and messiness.
I really enjoyed this book as you can tell from the star rating. Only knocked a little off the 5 star rating because a couple of the threads in the story were fairly predictable. But, the whole book was a little like an onion with additional layers of the story coming out at different times, some of which were quite emotional. It does have Christian themes woven through the story as well, but in a more subtle way. The MC is a young woman who seemingly has it all, beauty, wealth, a successful husband, a beautiful home, and she takes it all almost for granted. She has a bit of Scarlett O'Hara in her personality so when something comes along that might upset the balance she just shoves it away for "another day." Then the unthinkable happens and, try and she may, she cannot just bury this for another day. Through the providence of God, although she doesn't see it that way, never having given God much thought, she meets people who challenge her to break out of her ice castle world and live life. It takes her to some amazing places, many of which she'd rather not go, but in the end she realizes that she, like everyone else, cannot really live life without some risk and messiness.
This was a great book, it kept me going with enough twists and turns. The ending wasn't that great but the plot and story line were great. Well worth reading!!
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