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The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple

By: Joanna Davidson Politano
Narrated by: Amy Scanlon
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In the search for the truth, the line between fact and fiction is beginning to fall out of focus It is 1903, and Lily Temple is a beautiful silent-film actress who 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, a murky past, and a tantalizing secret.

As an underground investigator to the wealthy, Peter Driscoll has been tasked with locating the legendary Briarwood Teardrop, an exquisite sapphire that has been missing for years—and which Lily happens to be wearing beneath her gown. In order to stay close to her and unravel the mystery, Peter employs the enchanting actress’s help on a case.

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 becomes that he needs her even more than she needs him.

©2024 Joanna Davidson Politano (P)2024 Recorded Books

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Amazing story telling! So beautifully read and acted.
My favorite book so far this year.

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Beautifully written and narrated

The combination or the writing and narrator work so well together. A great story with a good many colorful petals. My review really isn’t going to do this book the justice it deserves. I will be eagerly awaiting her next books.

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L❤️VE this story!

Great story very well written. Amazing performance by the narrator! I very much enjoyed this book.

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Creative and Unique

As all of her other stories, this story was beautifully written and very different from anything else she has written. Stories about loving one another, righting wrongs, honesty and standing up for what you know is right. I don’t want to spoil the story, so no details. Just listen and enjoy the fantastic narrator tell a beautiful tale.

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Best one yet

Joanna is a masterful storyteller and this is her best work yet. This novel was so well crafted with a rich tapestry of characters and storylines that were beautifully woven together. I have read all of her books and this is the best she's written. The other books do not disappoint, but this one is special. I'm looking forward to reading it again.
Side note: For those who are unfamiliar with her work, Joanna focuses on "story" versus "steamy" when telling of the blossoming relationships between her heroines and heroes. They are always clean.

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