About the Book:
Peter Driscoll, an underground investigator to the wealthy, has never met anyone like Lily Temple. The beautiful silent-film actress 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--and a murky past.
Peter has been tasked with locating the legendary Briarwood Teardrop, an exquisite sapphire, which Lily wears beneath her gown. In order to stay close to her and hopefully unravel the mystery of her story--and the sapphire--Peter employs Lily's help on a case, which leads to a useful partnership. 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 is that he needs her even more than she needs him.
Award-winning author Joanna Davidson Politano whisks you away to Edwardian England in 1903 for a whimsical and layered tale that treads the crooked line between real and make-believe.
My Review:
I have such mixed feelings on this book. The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple was definitely an anticipated book for me seeing as I have enjoyed most of this author’s other books. This particular book was a bit hard for me to follow for quite a bit in the beginning. After a somewhat long while the story started making more sense to me and I was interested in the story but then would loose interest for a bit then get invested again. So it was just a harder book for me to read.
I did find it really cool how Lily Temple was a silent film actress and I liked her character. I also liked Peter Driscoll and his and Lily’s relationship.
So overall it wasn’t bad but sadly it definitely wasn’t a new favorite either.
**Thank you Revell for the book in exchange for my honest review
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