The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple

by Joanna Davidson Politano

Book Overview

"This absolute gem of a novel sparkles with creativity."--Booklist starred review

It is 1903, and Lily Temple is a beautiful silent-film actress who spins fairy tales and plays frivolous roles in front of the cine-camera. But beneath the costumes and stage makeup is a woman with a quick wit, a murky past, and a tantalizing secret.

Underground investigator to the wealthy, Peter Driscoll has been tasked with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800742974
• ISBN13: 9780800742973
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic historical fiction

“We’re all of us a combination of romance novels, humorous tales, and tragedies, depending on what angle we show the world.” Joanna Davidson Politano has such a unique, lyrical, and vibrant voice that it’s easy to fall into her books and happily live there. This newest book revolves around fairytales and the author’s voice is perfectly suited and mesmerizing. Set in 1903, Lily’s first person voice is captivating, impulsive, and quite mysterious. Her past will have you guessing until the very end and the truth of Lily Temple is indeed elusive. Peter’s third person voice is alluring, daring, and incredibly intelligent. His heart is loyal, steadfast, and genuine and he made for an excellent hero. There were tons of surprises in the plot and I loved their faith journey. Learning about different illusions in 1903 film making as well as introduction of color was quite fascinating. If you enjoy unique historical fiction with fantastic writing, this is the book for you. It’s one of my favorite reads of 2024! I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.