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deborah grabien - Aug 29, 2005 6:18:18 am PDT #3767 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.

Review. Starred.

In Grabien's third tale of ghostly detection (after 2004's The Famous Flower of Serving Men ), her most chillingly effective performance to date, folk singer Ringan Laine and his group, Broomfield Hill, have been invited to perform at the prestigious Callowen Arts Festival at Callowen House in Hampshire, England. Accompanied by his longtime lover, actress Penelope Wintercraft-Hawkes, Ringan sets off in high spirits, but quickly strange things begin to happen. Jane Castle, vocalist and flautist for the group, has unsettling nightmares in her bedroom, while Penny and Ringan are deeply disturbed by some ghostly presence in theirs. Penny, Ringan and the others embark on a desperate race to uncover the truth about a vicious and malevolent ghost that haunts Callowen House. As in previous entries, a folk song, "Matty Groves," provides clues. Grabien ratchets up the suspense steadily and implacably, and the resolution is deeply satisfying. Fans of Barbara Michaels's classic ghostly suspense stories will enjoy this immensely. Agent, Jennifer Jackson at DMLA . (Oct.)

Topic!Cindy - Aug 29, 2005 6:19:34 am PDT #3768 of 10001
What is even happening?

Wooohoooo!

Amy - Aug 29, 2005 6:20:13 am PDT #3769 of 10001
Because books.

Wheeee! Awesome review! And starred -- so very cool.

ChiKat - Aug 29, 2005 6:33:43 am PDT #3770 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?

Woo Hoo!!! Go, deb!

Beverly - Aug 29, 2005 6:35:20 am PDT #3771 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Grabien ratchets up the suspense steadily and implacably, and the resolution is deeply satisfying.

You ratchet, Deb! Also, flautist! That's a stellar review. Woohoo!

Astarte - Aug 29, 2005 6:46:30 am PDT #3772 of 10001
Not having has never been the thing I've regretted most in my life. Not trying is.

her most chillingly effective performance to date

This is what I was thinking when I beta'd it. I enjoyed Weaver very much, thought Famous Flower was fabulous both for the main story and the glimpse into a part of history I didn't know much about.

Matty knocks the ball out of the park. I'm delighted, but not at all surprised that even a jaded reviewer can see that. *g*

Damn, woman. I want to see a movie deal out of this. Somebody get Ewan McGregor on the phone, stat!!!

erikaj - Aug 29, 2005 6:46:49 am PDT #3773 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!

You should be very proud, Deb. Hope it translates to big sales and library orders.

deborah grabien - Aug 29, 2005 7:13:30 am PDT #3774 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.

I hope it translates to paperback deal, is what I hope.

Damn it. TWO tiny kittens on lap, both wanting to suck hand, not wanting to share same hand.

Send help.

sumi - Aug 29, 2005 7:14:21 am PDT #3775 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!

Oh no! The needy kittens are multiplying!

deborah grabien - Aug 29, 2005 7:15:46 am PDT #3776 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.

We rescued Farrowen's sister, Little Queenie, last night. They're both handsuckers, being just about four weeks old.

I'm trying to WRITE. With no hands.

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