Emeralds in the Snow

by Maggie Bishop

An exquisite second novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES! TOUCH BLUE, sure as certain, will touch your heart. The state of Maine plans to shut down her island's schoolhouse, which would force... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932158561
• ISBN13: 9781932158564
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: High Country Publishers
• Length: 189 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

The sins of the fathers ...

Emerald and Lucky make an unlikely pair. She from a life of privilege where everything's a bit of a game, from her career as a mathematics professor to the sports she takes up, masters, then discards. He from a family who is land-rich, but struggles to make ends meet financially, and still gives back to his community as a first responder and a ski patroller. They meet when he rescues her at a southern Appalachian ski resort and - opposites attract. They enjoy the discovery process, with a few glitches, until a map they discover among Em's grandfather's things leads them to an old emerald mind leads them to the body of Lucky's missing grandfather. Like all of Bishop's books, this one contains photos of the NC High Country and locals in minor roles. But the murder is all made up - she claims.Perfect for Framing (An Appalachian Adventure Mystery)Murder at Blue Falls: The horse found the body.

emeralds in the snow

My sister Gay is a big fan of romance and mystery novels. She said this book has a unique storyline, not like most romance mysteries. Gay says, "I felt the author really developed the characters so well. She made you understand the attitude of the rich, how wealth becomes second nature to them, and when it's removed, even the simplest things in life can be a mystery for them. It's a real learning experience for them. And she made it believable that a person with very little money could be attracted to and attractive to one who has loads of money. The romance underlying the mystery makes for an excellent read."

Emeralds in the snow

Maggie Bishop's Emeralds in the Snow is an extrordinary read. The characters are well developed and interesting. They make for an unlikely match, but the reader finds themself hoping that they will work out their differences throughout the story. The later part of the book has an unexpected twist. A great love story combined with murder mystery, I would recommend this to anyone.

What a ride!

I truly enjoyed this adventure/love story. The characters ring true and you never lose your interest in them. It takes place in a ski area and the descriptions of the area and the knowledge of the ski patrol are right on the mark. I have visited the area she talkes about and in reading the book, I felt as if I were there again. There is much sexual tension as the couple struggles to understand each other and fight their way past their different upbringings, not to mention a murder which touches them both, to discover a love blossoming between them. It is an exciting, passionate and heartbreaking read. I'd definitely recommend it.

Reviewed for Midwest Book Review

Lucky Tucker, member of the Sugar Mountain Ski Patrol, rescues Emerald Graham from a fall while skiing, and the two are instantly attracted to one another. Emerald is the granddaughter of recently deceased Everett Graham, a well-respected, wealthy businessman, and has lived a privileged life. Raised in a family that never seemed to have enough money, especially after his grandfather disappeared, Lucky has had to struggle to make ends meet. He is unsettled that Emerald has a doctorate in math while he only attained a high school education, yet this does not seem to matter to Emerald. Despite their diverse backgrounds, the two cannot deny their feelings and enter into a relationship. They discover a treasure map belonging to Emerald's grandfather, which guides them to land Lucky inherited from his grandfather. Lucky and Emerald hope this will lead them on a path that will bring good fortune; however, the secret they uncover threatens to separate them forever. Maggie Bishop once more unveils a treasure-trove of information about the Appalachian region as well as the sport of snow skiing. The familial connection between characters from Ms. Bishop's first book, Appalachian Paradise, and this one will, for some readers, feel like visiting old friends. The author skillfully builds the story, with enticing characters and sweet romance, then offers impending doom to a relationship the reader has been rooting for, leaving a spiraling sense of anticipation until the end of the story. An engrossing read, one the reader will not want to put down.