Iron Lace
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When Aurore Gerritsen watched her lover kill her father, it was just one act of violence in a long chain of dramatic events.
Years later, behind the iron lace gates of wealthy New Orleans, beneath the veneer of her society name, linger secrets that Aurore Gerritsen has hidden for a lifetime, and truths that threaten to change forever the lives of her unsuspecting family. Now, as Aurore faces her own mortality, she needs to reveal those secrets that have haunted her for so many years.
Aurore seeks out Phillip Benedict and asks him to tell her story. He's intrigued, but wonders why the matriarch of a prominent white family would choose to confess her sins to an outspoken black journalist.
Finally Phillip agrees, but though he thinks he's ready for anything she might say, the truth is that nothing can prepare him for the impact of Aurore's shocking revelations.
Emilie Richards
Emilie Richards's many novels feature complex characterizations and in-depth explorations of social issues. Both are a result of her training and experience as a family counselor, which contribute to her fascination with relationships of all kinds. Emilie and her husband enjoy dividing their time between the Florida Gulf Coast and Chautauqua County, New York. She is currently working on her next novel for MIRA Books.
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Reviews for Iron Lace
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Enjoyed this book, mainly because of the genealogical story behind it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Having recently received a Barnes & Noble Nook this was my first ebook and I loved it (both the book and the ereader). "Iron Lace" is a wonderful story of an elderly, white woman recalling her past to a reluctant, negro journalist. The story starts in New Orleans in the 1960s but moves to earlier times as Aurore's story unfolds. Gradually as she reveals her secrets, the reader comes to understand why she chose Phillip to record her memoirs. There are some wonderful characters in this book and the plot is cleverly written with a number of twists and turns. At times I felt like I was reading "Gone with the wind", especially how the characters related to each other. My only regret was the ending - there were so many questions left unanswered that I immediately went online and bought the sequel. High recommended!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Okay so this charming book brings me back to one of my all-time favorite books...The Help by Kathyrn Stockett. It has the same southern charm and a moral message to be heard. When a wealthy and elderly white woman asks an African-American journalist to pen her memoir he is nothing short of suspicious. Phillip initially blows off the dying wish of Aurore Gerritsen but after listening to her convincing first half of the story, he agrees to write her story. Aurore's story is anything but simple and Richards weaves a very tangled web of deceit, greed, racism and regret. This book was a page turner and I finished just as quickly as I started. The characters had amazing depth and the plot was paced perfectly. I give this book an A!