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"A profound family melodrama that’s surprisingly upbeat, thanks to the always reliable maid."

"Peculiar protagonists in a winding, worthwhile story."

"A page turner of the highest order."

"Oehler delivers a fusion of mainstream thriller and historical fiction, reminiscent of The Da Vinci Code."

"“A family deals with a sleepy Northern town’s secrets in this enjoyably energetic romp.” – Kirkus Review for Bad Days in Broadacre. “Rich with world history and a burning central question, the story provides an array of real-life characters and fascinating locations.” – Kirkus Review for The Black Carriage."

"This novel is apparently inspired by the chick-lit genre, but it’s heavier on humor and lighter on drinking and promiscuity. Georgia’s story, told in the first person, is almost always humorous, except when circumstances turn heartbreaking"

"Multiple genres come together to form a rewarding, incomparable novel."

"An impressively original take on alternative history."

"A satisfying, well-told story of an orphan boy who escapes the clutches of his pirate abductors, proves himself courageous and finds the real treasure of family."

"An extremely impressive blend of escapism and portraiture of the human condition, following in the footsteps of Jorge Luis Borges and Gabriel García Márquez."

"The uncompromisingly frank account of a gifted woman's unlikely journey from teenage mother and juvenile delinquent to award-winning writer and scholar."

"Perceptive and droll; Moore paints his story in dark but striking colors."