Friday, June 13, 2008

Emerald

Emerald is by Phyllis A. Whitney. Another Whitney masterpiece, Carol Hamilton is running from her rich, but abusive husband. He will stop at nothing to recover their young son, who he has already beaten. Carol has no one to turn to but her great-aunt, a famous classic movie star, who lives in a secluded mansion in Palm Springs. A journalist by profession before her marriage, Carol decides to write a book about the famous Monica Arlen only to discover there are some secrets best left buried in the past. As with all Whitney books, the setting is beautifully described and the ending is not at all what you expect. Another mystery gem!

Ratings: 8th grade - 9 out of 10 - AC (mature content, child/spouse abuse).

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