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A Death At The White Camellia Orphanage (2012)

by Marly Youmans(Favorite Author)
4.09 of 5 Votes: 1
ISBN
0881462713 (ISBN13: 9780881462715)
languge
English
publisher
Mercer University Press
review 1: I was one of the fortunate ones to win this book in a giveaway for free on Goodreads First/Reads. I'm glad I did. The physical aspect of the book is beautiful- Very well made. I enjoyed the story (5-stars) and don't want to spoil it. I highly recommend A Death at the White Camellia Orphanage as a book to read- I have added this book to my favorites. (so pretty on my bookcase) The story has earned it's place on my shelf to stay- *never to leave :)
review 2: I received an ARC through Goodreads Giveaways. I found this book to be quite beautiful. The prose was almost melodic in nature, clearly written by one who is great a poetry. The book poignantly brought the lives of the poorest sect in the Deep South during the Great Depression to life, while also pulling t
... morehe reader into the mind of a pained child's mind on this great journey to understand life and death. At times I will admit my mind wandered a bit, but quickly I was pulled by back. I definitely recommend this book. less
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cfyfe20
Very intriguing writing. I loved it!
sivicp
The story never really grabbed me.
dampierp
Exquisite.
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