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The Glass Butterfly
by
Louise Marley (Goodreads Author)
"The only way therapist Victoria Lake can think to protect her estranged son, Jack, from a case turned deadly is to make a complete break from the past. As painful as it is, it's safer for him if he - and her enemies - think she's dead. Jack never wanted to believe in his mother's psychic abilities. Yet he can't deny his own conviction that she's alive, despite the meticul...more
Paperback, 400 pages
Published
August 28th 2012
by Kensington
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There's a special delight in picking up a new Louise Marley novel, akin to expecting the unexpected. Who else could write about Mozart's musical genius transmitted by a vampire's bite, or time travel to discover the mystery of Clara Schumann's passionate romance with Brahms? Music, as the jaded, time-worn vampires in Mozart's Blood know all too well, is the one joy that transcends the years, perhaps because it cannot exist outside of time.
Music, particularly the glorious operas of Puccini, is an...more
Music, particularly the glorious operas of Puccini, is an...more
I may be slightly generous in this star rating because I've enjoyed past offerings from this author. This book feels like something written in the 90's that was put on the shelf and then dusted off for publication today without any updates.
Here's why: the protagonist has never used a computer. I'm not sure why this plot detail was necessary- there is a file that goes missing, but the bad guy could want to know what was in this file, if electronic copies were sent, all sorts of things that could...more
Here's why: the protagonist has never used a computer. I'm not sure why this plot detail was necessary- there is a file that goes missing, but the bad guy could want to know what was in this file, if electronic copies were sent, all sorts of things that could...more
The Glass Butterfly by Louise Marley
Name of this book attracted me first, then the story line.
I can't even imagine the planning that went into creating a whole new life for yourself. Not sure how she could leave the people she did.
Love what the glass butterfly stands for and glad she has it with her in times of doubt. It's Murano glass and I love the tales of that island.
This mystery leads us to Oregon area which I love to visit and Tory rebuilds her life. Mystery of things that she had done alo...more
Name of this book attracted me first, then the story line.
I can't even imagine the planning that went into creating a whole new life for yourself. Not sure how she could leave the people she did.
Love what the glass butterfly stands for and glad she has it with her in times of doubt. It's Murano glass and I love the tales of that island.
This mystery leads us to Oregon area which I love to visit and Tory rebuilds her life. Mystery of things that she had done alo...more
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
As others have written, Ms. Marley's background in opera shines through beautifully. The story, however, is spotty. The chapters that focus on Puccini's maid Doria are exquisite, both in the telling and in the attention to historical details.
The modern chapters, though, are undermined by a lack of such attention to modern details. For a story that purports to be happening in the 21st century, the main character seems to have no concept of...more
As others have written, Ms. Marley's background in opera shines through beautifully. The story, however, is spotty. The chapters that focus on Puccini's maid Doria are exquisite, both in the telling and in the attention to historical details.
The modern chapters, though, are undermined by a lack of such attention to modern details. For a story that purports to be happening in the 21st century, the main character seems to have no concept of...more
I read three books by the same author, Louise Marley. I feel the need to write a singular review for all three. The plots are not the same, nor are they dealing with the same genres(one is more of a romance, one more science fiction, one more mystery/adventure). They are however drawn together with a singular plot device, classical music, and how it connects people throughout the ages.
The first book I read was The Braham’s Deception. This was the more science fiction based book. It dealt with...more
The first book I read was The Braham’s Deception. This was the more science fiction based book. It dealt with...more
Librarything Early Reviewers copy.
Two parallel stories of women who sacrifice themselves in different ways to help the ones they love. Therapist Tori Lake goes on the run when a deranged client threatens harm to Tori's son. A major opera buff she begins dreaming of Puccini's housekeeper and the trials the housekeeper faces trying to keep peace in the household. It is never made clear whether these are just dreams or if there is a supernatural bond spanning time and space. Tori's dreams do help h...more
Two parallel stories of women who sacrifice themselves in different ways to help the ones they love. Therapist Tori Lake goes on the run when a deranged client threatens harm to Tori's son. A major opera buff she begins dreaming of Puccini's housekeeper and the trials the housekeeper faces trying to keep peace in the household. It is never made clear whether these are just dreams or if there is a supernatural bond spanning time and space. Tori's dreams do help h...more
Disappointing. Wanted more mystery. The whole plot as to why she was running seemed lame and never explained in depth. The parallel story was interesting but overall I felt that the book never really takes off. I found myself two-thirds of how way done realizing I was a little bored and frustrated there wasn't more substance.
Glad I borrowed this from a friend rather than paid for it. Sort of like a cable TV movie on a Saturday afternoon. Not too bad watching but glad I didn't have to play full...more
Glad I borrowed this from a friend rather than paid for it. Sort of like a cable TV movie on a Saturday afternoon. Not too bad watching but glad I didn't have to play full...more
Tory Lake's lovely Vermont home brings her much joy and serenity. And as a therapist, she doesn't even have to leave her house; her home office, with a beautiful view, is the perfect place to see her clients.
But then something happens to destroy the peace and serenity in Tory's world, and sends her life spinning out of control. A client's crime and her subsequent threats against Tory's son Jack lead to a tragic plunge into the lake.
Because the client is a Sheriff's detective, Tory knew that repo...more
But then something happens to destroy the peace and serenity in Tory's world, and sends her life spinning out of control. A client's crime and her subsequent threats against Tory's son Jack lead to a tragic plunge into the lake.
Because the client is a Sheriff's detective, Tory knew that repo...more
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Descriptions lack effective language (I found myself skimming over most of them), central characters lack depth, the two interrelated stories are superficially related, and like every book that includes a character whose profession is that of a mental health counselor, this book does not portray the profession correctly. On the other hand, this book had me imagining what I would do if I were to run away from home, which was fun to think about.
This was a book I won from goodreads.. When looking into this book, I thought it sounded like a book I could really get into. When starting to read the book I kind of changed my mind. Louise Marley does a good job of building charaters, but I was kind of confused why there were some many POV for the book. I think I started to get confused by this book in chapter 4. There was an abrupt change of charaters and scenery with out any lead up to it. Through out the book I didn't fully understand why t...more
A good read about a villian and a victim and the lenghts a mother will go to for her son. A novel which I think would be better without the parallel story. I didn't think there was a strong enough connection between the two and in my mind the secondary story wasn't needed. In fact I was really only interested in the main story. Enjoyed the ending too.
Received this book through a goodreads giveaway and found it to be a good book. I enjoy reading it and was engrossed in the book. It showed me how much some mothers will go through to try and help her child. It also shows how sometimes the mothers love still cannot change them.I found it interesting to see that the mothers love is not always strong enough to change a child and that it takes the will of the person itself to change.
This was a total fluff book. Therapist, Tory, is on the run from a wacked out client turned murderer. Tory goes undercover, creating a new identity. Meets a nice man, of course. High drama, okay characters but not enough depth to the story. Very disappointing.
I really like this book. I got it by accident. I like the way it goes back and forth between present and 1900s Italy. I was half hoping that the author is going to tie them back - like may be the Nonna Angela was Doria or Doria's sister or something, but that dint happen :-(
Good story, interesting characters, but there were some things that just didn't seem realistic. Such as a main character who had never used a computer, but was a respected therapist? And the very detailed dreams, linked by a paperweight and an opera composer? I did enjoy the book but felt that it fell a little flat. This was the first book I've read by this author; I think I will read another.
Not exactly a fantasy and not exactly a history of Puccini. Kind of a murder mystery-ish with opera components. Not really my thing but beautifully written. I do hope Louise Marley will eventually go back to writing sf.
As usual, Louise is able to juggle music and storytelling with flair. I'm jealous, really. This novel is more mainstream than her usual science fiction/fantasy genre, but it doesn't fail to please.
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I LOVED THIS BOOK. KEPT YOU WANDERING WHAT WOULD HAPPEN NEXT.
Loved this book! Louise Marley grabbed my attention on page one and kept it the entire time until page 355! Every page gave me something to think about as to how the different characters "connected". I could envision each person and how they looked. A great read and look forward to reading more by Mrs. Marley!
I really liked this book. A quick read that had me captivated until the end.
One of those great rainy-day novels.
This was an excellent read!
Suspenseful and face-paced, with a character who is a therapist and also has "psychic" tendencies, which she ignores in the case of a client she is working with. She has to run for her life. She also has a chance to reflect on her life, and because of her love of Puccini, there runs a counter-story through dreams about an opera he is writing and the parallels with her life. I found both stories interesting, but at times, wanted to get back to the main mystery as it came to a head.
This was my introduction to Louise Marley. I think this novel would work very well without, perhaps even better than with, the parallel stories. I usually enjoy parallel stories, however, in this case, I felt that the historical plot had minimal relevance to the primary plot. The connection between the two was simply not strong enough. As a result, I found the secondary segments of the book to be disruptive to an otherwise well paced novel.
** Goodreads Firstread Giveaway **
I found this book to be an enjoyabl read. The author was able to artfully weave two separate stories together that sucessfully came together in the end. A page-turner with all the good ingredients of likeable characters, villians, and victims, but with one who discovers her heroic side.
I found this book to be an enjoyabl read. The author was able to artfully weave two separate stories together that sucessfully came together in the end. A page-turner with all the good ingredients of likeable characters, villians, and victims, but with one who discovers her heroic side.
I didn't finish it, which in itself says something for me. I rarely don't finish a book but I just couldn't get through it.
Won from Goodreads First Reads. A chilling tale of the trouble a mother will go through to save her son from harm. This book combines past and present. It also shows that sometimes the best thing is the hardest choice to make. It also shows how a dog's love can help you overcome anything.
Received this book through a goodreads giveaway and found it to be a good book. I really enjoyed the multiple story lines. definitely recommend others to read it.
Another delightful book from a favorite writer, and like all her others, Louise Marley's The Glass Butterfly does not disappoint. Ms. Marley had a career in the world of opera, and it shows clearly in her writing. Her works are as richly full as classical music, with all the melodrama of the finest opera.
This tale revolves around two women living in different areas of the world, in vastly different spheres of time, tied together by love of the music of Puccini. One is a therapist living in a 20t...more
This tale revolves around two women living in different areas of the world, in vastly different spheres of time, tied together by love of the music of Puccini. One is a therapist living in a 20t...more
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Louise Marley, a former concert and opera singer, writes stories of the fantastic. Sometimes set in the past, sometimes in the future, and often in a curious present, her novels tend to be feminist, often musical, occasionally dark, but always with compelling, colorful, and complex characters. Louise is in demand as a teacher of writing workshops for adults and young adults.
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