Deborah Lawrenson’s The Lantern
How does summer in Provence sound to you?
I thought so. Part of my preparation for ALA includes mowing through our summer, fall, and winter list and choosing favorites. Luckily for me, as soon as I heard about Deborah Lawrenson's The Lantern, I knew I had to present it during our book buzz. I'm not alone–there was a groundswell of support for The Lantern at BEA last month, where Salem PL's Robin Beerbower so eloquently sang its praises.
One part ghost story, one part gothic romance, two parts Provencale vacation, The Lantern works in the tradition of books like The Thirteenth Tale, Rebecca, and Five Quarters of the Orange. And between the lavender, the figs, the heliotrope, and the walnut wine, it's nothing short of an olfactory dream, a paean to the senses. We're bringing some beautifully wrapped ARCs to New Orleans, as well as a swoon-worthy L'Occitane gift basket, so stop by our booth (#1316) or catch our book buzz on Saturday morning. I can't buy you a ticket to Provence, but Deborah Lawrenson sure can.
-Kayleigh
