Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Novel Adventures of Natalie Daughtry
by Susan L. Tuttle hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
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About the Book:
Author: Susan L. Tuttle
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: March 18, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Adventure
“There’s a book I need you to collect for me.”
Natalie’s interest piqued. He was speaking her language. Plus, if he wanted them looking for a book, chances were it was rare, old, or both. He wasn’t simply speaking her language—he was speaking it fluently.
“What is it?” Natalie leaned in.
“A handwritten and illustrated copy of Lewis Carroll’s first attempt at Alice in Wonderland, which he titled Alice’s Adventures Under Ground.” The thought of a handwritten manuscript by Lewis Carroll vaulted Natalie out of her seat, but before she could speak, Brooke jumped in.
“That doesn’t make sense. Carroll gave that first edition to Alice Liddell, the little girl everyone believes inspired the story. That copy is now on display at the British Museum.”
Brooke owned a pawn shop and immersed herself in antiques. In fact, she’d once been an antique runner, acquiring pieces for wealthy collectors. Her knowledge and background often overlapped with Natalie’s, but no one knew history and literature quite like Natalie. This instance was case in point.
She looked across the room as she addressed everyone. “True, Carroll did give a copy to Alice, but it’s been rumored for years that he wrote an even earlier version that’s been lost since before Liddell’s copy was given to her.”
A line formed between Brooke’s perfectly manicured eyebrows. “I’ve never heard that theory.”
“It’s not well known, and many believe it to be myth. I can send you a link to the few articles I’ve read.” Natalie had no trouble recounting the periodicals’ names, article titles, or publication dates. Her memory simply worked that way. If she engaged with something once, she didn’t forget it.
Brooke nodded, seemingly content with that answer for now. Natalie wasn’t offended by the need to prove her statement. Over the past few months, she’d come to know Brooke and her desire for concrete answers. Natalie couldn’t say she blamed her. Right about now she’d love some solid solutions to her marriage.
“Natalie’s correct,” Caspar said. “This is a rumored copy, yet it is very much real, and I have a lead on its location.”
This is the second installment in the author's 'Treasures of Halstead Manor' series. I have not read the first book, 'The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton,' but the author did a fine job of introducing the characters and referring back to the main events of the first story.
This story involves the search for an unpublished first manuscript of Author Lewis Carroll's classic tale of a little girl named Alice which later became known as 'Alice in Wonderland.' The main character in this book is Natalie Daughtry, a children's librarian and admirer of antique children's picture books.
The investigation and search for this treasure leads the small group of experts to Europe. I enjoyed reading about the historic places they visited and the interesting—and 'shady' characters—they met along the way. Surprises and secrets abound in this well-paced mystery filled with lots of dead ends, twists, and turns.
The publisher has included an excerpt from the next installment of the series, 'The Hidden Key of Brooke Sumner,' in the book's Back Matter.
Some fans of Christian fiction may not feel comfortable with the innuendo and scenes involving intimacy as portrayed by the longtime married couple in the story.
I received a galley copy of this book from the publisher through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.
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Thank you for the review.
ReplyDeleteFascinating, captivating and enthralling novel that is a real treasure to enjoy.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your thoughts! I'm definitely looking forward to reading this book!
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