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Queen Anne's Lace
- Narrated by: Julia Gibson, Linda Stephens
- Series: China Bayles, Book 26
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Publisher's Summary
A present day ghost leads China Bayles to a secret from Pecan Springs's past in this haunting mystery from New York Times best-selling author Susan Wittig Albert.
While helping Ruby Wilcox clean up the loft above their shops, China comes upon a box of antique handcrafted lace and old photographs. Following the discovery, she hears a woman humming an old Scottish ballad and smells the delicate scent of lavender....
Soon, strange happenings start to occur in Thyme and Seasons: misplaced items, a ringing bell, and the appearance of lavender sprigs in odd places. When a customer mentions seeing a mysterious woman picking flowers nearby and then suddenly disappearing, China must finally admit what Ruby has always known - their building is haunted. But by whom?
As China investigates, the tragic story of a woman in one of the old photographs unfolds. Annie Laurie was a young widow who'd lost both her husband and her child in the same day. She manages to survive through her lace-making business and finds happiness again only to have a suspicious death overshadow her new life.
China delves into Annie's century-old mystery and realizes that solving it could have unimaginable repercussions in the here and now.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- nancejan
- 04-13-18
Interesting and complex
What did you love best about Queen Anne's Lace?
I liked the complexity of the story. The author skillfully weaves the stories from different eras. I also learned a great deal of history that was not in standard history books.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Most books that have been made into films disappointment me so I would rather just have the book.
2 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- J. Byerly
- 04-06-18
A new favorite!
You might think after several books in a series, the characters or stories might become a bit boring ..... not if you're following China and Ruby. A wonderful story that makes you think about the many twists and turns our lives take. There's a bit of romance, mystery, gardening, friendship, and more. Ms. Gibson IS China Bayles and again does a beautiful narration as does Ms.Stephens. If you are not familiar with China and Pecan Springs, I encourage you to listen to the entire series. JB
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Mary Ann Parker
- 02-23-19
Another winner from Susan Albert!
I have enjoyed all of this series, but I love the differences in this book. Switching time periods and narrators made the audio version particularly enjoyable. I was intrigued with the history of lace making woven through the story.
1 person found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- C. Fitch
- 01-10-19
Queen Anne's Lace
China Bayles is at it again. These stories are like visiting with a good friend. This with a ghostly twinge
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Kindle Customer
- 04-15-18
Wish it were longer
Great book and naration. Loved the story. Only criticism is it ended in a way I felt was abruptly. Usually Ms. Albert gives us more information after the denouement.
1 person found this helpful