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Roberts sets her underwhelming latest in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, where former child star Cilla McGowan rehabs her famous grandmother's long-neglected farm. Cilla's movie-star grandmother, the Marilyn Monroe–like Janet Hardy, who died mysteriously on the farm at age 39, haunts Cilla as... read more
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Summary
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is a long way from Hollywood. And that’s exactly how Cilla McGowan wants it. Cilla, a former child star who has found more satisfying work as a restorer of old houses, has come to her grandmother’s farmhouse, tools at her side, to rescue it from ruin. Sadly, no one... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters
- Cilla McGowan: Main character, the granddaughter of a famous actress.
- Ford Sawyer: Cilla's hunky graphic novelist neighbor.
- Janet Hardy: Neighbor who mysteriously died at 39 years old.
Memorable Quotes
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“True or false, she'd imagined Janet Hardy, the glamorous, the tragic, the brilliant, the troubled, and enjoyed the buzz. Even icons had to get their kicks somewhere.”
First Sentence
According to legend, Steve McQueen once swam buck-naked amount the cattails and lily pads in the pond at the Little Farm.
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Authors & Contributors
- Nora Roberts (Author)
Awards
- RITA Award (2009: Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements)
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