Laurie has finally returned to Idlewood, the beloved family home deep in the Maryland woods where she found comfort and peace as a lonely young ... read full description
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Oct 17, 2009
Laina
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This was one of the fluffiest books Elizabeth Peters has written, I think, and I didn't care much for it. I wasn't that interested--I skimmed through a lot of parts. Sure, there was humor, but it all seemed kind of pointless. And then the end was just weird to me. Seriously? The sixteen year old "angel" was the villain? And the poor 29 year old she seduced was just another victim in her scheme? Yeah... sure... And I know that the "hero" of the story really wasn't the
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Dec 29, 2008
Karen
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Nov 10, 2010
Judy
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Something evil and dangerous and beyond reason was plaguing young woman's her great aunts. Many complicated and twisted characters. Her half-brother comes to help; no love lost here. Another "writer" lives in to assist the elderly aunts with everyday work. Old uncle slips away to the woods all the time. Keeps you guessing until the end.
Sep 28, 2011
Linda
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3.5 stars -- This book has the usual plot holes typical of an early Peters, but it's a fun read nevertheless and holds the reader's attention. Much more detailed characterization would have raised this book to another level, yet it was an engaging story.
Jan 21, 2010
Jessi
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Definitely not one of Ms. Peters' best books. It has the usual mysterious atmosphere and a heroine in danger, but the romance is just a little too ooky for me.
Jan 16, 2009
Lisa
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Another I haven't yet read. So far, it's pretty good. Trying not to get too stuck on reading it since I have things to do today though! :)
Jun 24, 2010
Carissa
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I love how dated this book was. Published in the 1980s, it lacked all the current technological advances. No cell phones, lap tops, pda's, pagers, internet, etc. I found it refreshing. And the story was fun, too. Peters' heroines are always sharp-witted, driven, and fallible in a way that makes sense and keeps the pages turning. I adored the two aunts and uncle and the set up with the fairy photos. Nice resolution, too, that was happy without being gushy. I don't think I've ever read a book by h
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Aug 23, 2011
Donna
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This review is based on an audiobook version of the story. The mystery itself was entertaining but I never really warmed to any of the characters - though some of this may be due to the reader's choice of "voices" to represent each of the characters. If I didn't like the voice, I tended not to care for the character. There were enough twists and surprises in the plot to hold my interest and the ending was unexpected - clever but a little disturbing. Not the same caliber of story telling as found
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Mar 22, 2011
SJuhl4
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A trip to MD is in order when and Aunt see and hears 'little people'. Laurie and her adopted 'brother' come to get to the bottom of the mysterious goings on. Another good tale from Ms Peters.
Apr 28, 2008
Stephanie
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This book was really intriguing. It was not at all what I expected. There were a couple of slow parts, but it keeps you guessing until the very end!
Jul 25, 2008
Jessica
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Kinda silly...not Elizabeth Peters' best...but a perfect bathtub read, since I didn't really care if it got splashed.
Nov 17, 2008
Heather
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Not my favorite of hers! Most of her other ones are so much better, I don't know if I would bother with this one!
Aug 19, 2008
Marita
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It was time to read another Mystery. In this one nobody dies! Funny and very clean!
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