Golden Lies

By Barbara Freethy

Book Overview

This novel tells of three remarkable families and the 50-year-old promise that binds them together - as well as the fiery betrayal that tears them apart and the ancient bronze dragon that could destroy their future.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 045121126X
• ISBN13: 9780451211262
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Signet Book
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Excellent!

This is my first Barbara Freethy book and I don't know how I missed out on this author previously. This is a lovely book, with just the right mix of mystery and romance. The characters are interesting, likeable and beautifully flawed, making them much like real people. It was a good story that flowed easily. I can't wait to read more by this author.

Great Story

Barbara Freethy is an amazing storyteller and I found it hard to put the book down. This book opens with Riley McAllister and his grandmother going to an antique show with an assortment of items from her attic. A bronze dragon catches the eye of the appraisers and eventually leads them to the House of Hathaway and Hathaway heir, Paige Hathaway. The dragon appears to be not only priceless, but powerful as it leads Riley and Paige to Alyssa Chen and the three discover how their lives are entwined and their families have more secrets in common than they could ever imagine. The audio version is well done by Julia Gibson.

~ Another Winner ~

I love Barbara Freethy's books, she has done it again with this one. This a book is not to be missed, the characters were very enjoyable everyone had a story which was great to read, You know when you finish a book it still has you thinking what a great book this book is the one that makes you feel that way. Happy Reading Lisa

Sensational!

I am a big Barbara Freethy fan and ordered this one early in eager anticipation of another good story. What I got instead was a GREAT story. I absolutely loved this book -- couldn't put it down. The premise of an ancient Chinese dragon being publicly valued on an Antique Roadshow type of program hooked me at once. I don't want to give away too much, but what happens to everyone involved with that dragon is a fascinating story --actually mutiple stories that all come together at the end. I loved the San Francisco setting, especially the scenes in Chinatown. And I have to admit I did not know how this one was going to end -- how all those seemingly disparate stories would converge -- and I was on the edge of my seat until I got there. What a fabulous journey it was! I cannot recommend this book too highly.

Captivating Read!

GOLDEN LIES held me from the very start. The mixture of mystery, exotic secrets and settings, and amazing love stories that intertwine in intriquing and captivating ways makes this Ms. Freethy's best work to date. It's unforgettable. The richly textured backdrop of San Francisco and its famous China Town add just the right touches to make this the perfect read. I couldn't put it down!