Houses of Stone - Hardcover
Aspiring literary scholar Karen Holloway's discovery of a barely legible volume of verse from the nineteenth century encourages her to unlock its mysteries, discovering her own past wrapped up in the manuscript. 100,000 first printing. National ad/promo. Tour.
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When young English professor Karen Holloway happens upon a battered manuscript bearing the name 'Ismene, ' she realizes that this could be an important discovery. Immersing herself in a headlong search for the true identity of the unknown author, Karen soon realizes that she's not alone in her quest as rivals shadow her steps. Fortunately, she has the help of her eccentric but able mentor, Peggy, whose historical expertise proves invaluable. Large print
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Elizabeth Peters (writing as Barbara Michaels) was born and brought up in Illinois and earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago's famed Oriental Institute. Peters was named Grandmaster at the inaugural Anthony Awards in 1986, Grandmaster by the Mystery Writers of America at the Edgar® Awards in 1998, and given The Lifetime Achievement Award at Malice Domestic in 2003. She lives in an historic farmhouse in western Maryland.
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- PublisherJudy Piatkus
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0749902302
- ISBN 13 9780749902308
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages368
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