Peter Driscoll, an underground investigator to the wealthy, has never met anyone like Lily Temple. The beautiful silent-film actress 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--and a murky past. Peter has been tasked with locating the legendary Briarwood Teardrop, an exquisite sapphire, which Lily wears beneath her gown. In order to stay close to her and hopefully unravel the mystery of her story--and the sapphire--Peter employs Lily's help on a case, which leads to a useful partnership. But as they are investigating together, Peter is also investigating Lily. The closer he gets to the truth, the more danger they face. And the closer he gets to Lily, the clearer it is that he needs her even more than she needs him. Award-winning author Joanna Davidson Politano whisks you away to Edwardian England in 1903 for a whimsical and layered tale that treads the crooked line between real and make-believe.

ISBN: 9780800742973

Title: The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple: A Novel

Author: Joanna Davidson Politano

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Publication Date: 04/06/2024

Binding: Paperback / softback

Pages: 400

Readership: General (US: Trade)

Availability: Available

Size: 216 x 140

Imprint: Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group

Country Of Publication: United States

BIC Subject: Religious & spiritual fiction

DEWEY Classification: 813.6

Product Category: General & Literary Fiction