{"product_id":"the-elusive-truth-of-lily-temple-9780800742973","title":"The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"This absolute gem of a novel sparkles with creativity.\"--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is 1903, and Lily Temple is a beautiful silent-film actress who 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, a murky past, and a tantalizing secret. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderground investigator to the wealthy, Peter Driscoll has been tasked with locating the legendary Briarwood Teardrop, an exquisite sapphire that has been missing for years--and which Lily happens to be wearing beneath her gown. In order to stay close to her and unravel the mystery, Peter employs the enchanting actress's help on a case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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 becomes that he needs her even more than she needs him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This is a fascinating look at silent film, the power of story, and God's pursuit of lost children.\"--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Rich with biblical allusions . . . Readers will be kept guessing through the many twists and turns.\"--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoanna Davidson Politano\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eLady Jayne Disappears\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Rumored Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFinding Lady Enderly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Love Note\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Midnight Dance\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Melody\u003c\/i\u003e. She loves tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives and is eager to hear anyone's story. She lives with her husband and their children in a house in the woods near Lake Michigan. You can find her online at www.JDPStories.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fleming H. Revell Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50592752632082,"sku":"9780800742973","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c56bd860-fc08-48e9-87fa-926ef7e85dbe.jpg?v=1737296818","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-elusive-truth-of-lily-temple-9780800742973","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}