The Life She Was Given
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (806 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01M2B7EVP |
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| Number of Pages | : | 397 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Cindy Wismer said Good Read. I enjoyed this book but after the first half felt it was too sad and tragic. Not my favorite by this author- doesn't compare with The Plum Tree. I was also surprised to see so many errors and wonder how such a wonderful author would not have a better edited book.. A new insight into circus life Ellen Marie Wiseman has created a unique twist on child abuse and the pain of being different. She shows such compassion for her characters!. Kathy O'Gorman said Five stars with a caveat (and an update). I struggled quite awhile on how many stars to give this book. It definitely has all the elements that would make for a five star rating- It captured my attention from page one. It kept my interest throughout the whole book. In fact, I read it all in one day and even sat up late at night to see how it ended. I deeply cared about the story and the characters. It is a story I will long remember. Having said all that (no spoilers, tiptoeing here) I despised, absolutely DESPISED the ending!!! That's all I
The sharp divide between expectations and painful truths, mothers and daughters, past and present, culminate in a sensational finale." - ForeWord Reviews . The Life She was Given is a vibrant maze of desires
Instead, she becomes immersed in a mystery involving a hidden attic room and photos of circus scenes featuring a striking young girl.At first, The Barlow Brothers’ Circus is just another prison for Lilly. But on this unforgettable night, Lilly is taken outside for the first time—and sold to the circus sideshow.More than two decades later, nineteen-year-old Julia Blackwood has inherited her parents’ estate and horse farm. Lilly isn’t allowed to explore the meadows around Blackwood Manor. For Julia, home was an unhappy place full of strict rules and forbidden rooms, and she hopes that returning might erase