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Darker Still (Magic Most Foul, #1)

Leanna Renee Hieber

Start date: September 17, 2012

Finish date: November 8, 2012

Why we're reading this: It is generally thought that all men like their women silent.

So it should not be to difficult for a mute …more
[close] It is generally thought that all men like their women silent.

So it should not be to difficult for a mute young woman such as Natalie Stewart to fit straight into New York City's frivolous society. But Natalie longs for more than to catch a man and embroider. She longs for a life like those she's read of in novels; full of adventure, mystery and love. Little did she know what Fate had in store for her.
A masterpiece that has highlights of the dark and thrilling 'Picture of Dorian Gray', this book is sure to have you giving paintings second-glances...looking for that spark of life in the portrait's eye.

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Sep 19, 2011 Rebecca Gordon rated it liked it

Sometimes when I see a picture or painting of someone or something I wish I could meet them or go to that location. In Darker Still by Leanna Renee Hieber , Natalie Stewart wishes she could meet the young man in the painting so many woman are fawning over. Natalie feels as if the painting is calling to her. Soon Natalie learns that Lord Denbery the man in the painting is still alive but trapped in the picture and his evil ghostly twin is doing terrible things. Natalie has not spoken a word since ...more

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Mar 10, 2012 Booknut 101 rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ballgowns-and-intrigue, can-t-get-enough-of, favorites, mystery-and-sherlocking, strong-and-kickass-heroines, books-i-love-dearly, knight-in-shining-armour, super-bad-bad-guys, british-references, devils-and-demons

It is generally thought that all men like their women silent.

So it should not be to difficult for a mute young woman such as Natalie Stewart to fit straight into New York City's frivolous society. But Natalie longs for more than to catch a man and embroider. She longs for a life like those she's read of in novels; full of adventure, mystery and love. Little did she know what Fate had in store for her.

Overcoming the hurdles of being mute with admirable courage and ingenuity, Natalie meets Mrs No ...more

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