Synopses & Reviews
The five-week New York Times bestseller, now in paperback.
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"When it comes to a vibrant sense of place, Barr has few equals....Those who already admire [Anna Pigeon] will rejoice in this double-layered story with its remarkable setting, passionately rendered; new readers have a treat in store." Publishers Weekly
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"Barr's technique of flashing between the past and present...works magically, weaving the two together into an exciting climax....Whether on land or sea, few writers spin a more exhilarating web than Barr." Mary Frances Wilkens, Booklist
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"Fans looking for Barr's trademark pleasures...will have to look hard to find them buried under all those mysteries, villains, and centuries in this most grandly scaled of her 11 adventures." Kirkus Reviews