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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
- Release date: 04-03-18
- Language: English
- Publisher: Recorded Books
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $27.99
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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....
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- 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.
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- 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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- 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.