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Light on Bone
Series: A Georgia O'Keeffe Mystery
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Light on Bone by Kathryn Lasky is an exciting new adult amateur sleuth mystery set in 1930s New Mexico. The sleuth is Georgia O'Keeffe, who, in 1933, suffered a nervous breakdown when her husband, Alfred Stieglitz, had a somewhat public affair. She was hospitalised for psychiatric treatment and then travelled to the Ghost Ranch in New Mexico to paint. At this time, O'Keeffe was approaching the peak of her fame and success, having just sold a painting for a record price.
The narrative begins with her discovery of a slain priest's body in the desert. The plot unfolds with several other murders, Georgia's burgeoning romance with the local sheriff, and an international espionage plot involving Charles Lindbergh, who is staying at the ranch with his wife Anne. The story includes intricate twists and turns leading to a thoroughly unforeseen denouement.
The strength of this story lies in Lasky's elegant writing, which captures the emotional depth of O’Keeffe's turmoil and stunningly reveals her perception of the landscape that inspires her to paint. More than a traditional who-dunnit mystery, this is a narrative of healing and resurrection of spirit.
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Light on Bone by Kathryn Lasky is praised for its intriguing plot and unique concept, where Georgia O'Keeffe becomes an amateur sleuth amidst historical and imagined characters. The novel is noted for vivid descriptions through O'Keeffe's perspective, bringing to life 1930s New Mexico and its mysteries. Critics commend Lasky's ability to weave a complex narrative with a rich cast of characters, creating a gripping and suspenseful reading experience.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781954907041
Publisher: Woodhall Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 September 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Woodhall Press
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 544g
Pages: 300
About the Author
Kathryn Lasky is the award winning author of many children's books as well as several adult novels including Night Gardening and the Calista Jacobs mystery series. Her best selling series The Guardians of Ga'Hoole was made into a Warner Brothers movie Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole directed by Zack Snyder. She is the recipient of a Newbery Honor award and twice winner of the National Jewish Book Award, as well as recognition from Amnesty International for her novel The Extra. Her work has been translated into nineteen languages worldwide. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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