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Colleen CobleThomas Nelson / 2014 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$15.993.9 out of 5 stars for Butterfly Palace. View reviews of this product. 23 ReviewsAvailability: In StockStock No: WW547835
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hsm35 Stars Out Of 5Great Mystery!February 11, 2016hsm3Quality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5As ususal, Colleen Coble made me forget about my housework and responsibilities as I got caught up into the life of the main character. I love a mystery and this one did not disappoint!
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GrandmaCeeMissouriAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Intrigue, Romance, God's protectionFebruary 14, 2014GrandmaCeeMissouriAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Colleen Coble is my favorite author. I have yet to read a book she has authored that didn't keep me interested from front to back. This book had enough mystery and intrigue to wet the appetite of anyone that likes romance and mystery.
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Heart2HeartVictorville, CAAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A Must Read for Downton Abbey Fans!!January 27, 2014Heart2HeartVictorville, CAAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5For fans of Downton Abbey who want a little bit more spice in the storyline, you might just want to pick up Colleen Coble's latest novel, Butterfly Palace. Set in Larson and Austin, Texas in the early 1900's we find that the romance between Lily Donaldson and Andy Hawkins have all but fizzled. They were at one time engaged to be married but with the deaths of both of their fathers in a horrible fire, it seemed that Andy blamed himself for not being able to get the men out alive and he left Lily behind in ashes of their love.
Now that four years have passed Lily has found employment working as a ladies maid in Butterfly Palace, the wealthy home of the Marshall family. She finds her job enjoyable as Belle Castle's lady's maid putting her knowledge of fashion and hair design to work for her. She learns that Belle has her sights set on marrying Drew Hawkes, a guest in the Marshall home. Little did she realize that Drew is her Andy from Larson. Why he has changed his name and what he is doing in Austin cause her to be concerned and both hope that neither of them will share their intimate past with their current employers.
While Belle has her sights set on Drew, her father meanwhile wants Belle to marry Mr. Stuart Vesters, an up and coming wealthy politician and businessman. But it seems Mr. Vesters isn't all he appears to be to the Marshall family. Now that Lily has found work in the home, she finds herself the unlucky victim of the Servant Girl Killer, a serial killer that has been murdering maids around the city, preferring women who fit Lily's mold as the intended victim. Will Drew be able to keep up his pretense of acting like he doesn't know who Lily is even when she is almost murdered in the church or will their love reignite once again despite the obstacles facing them both?
I received Butterfly Palace by Colleen Coble compliments of Thomas Nelson Publishers for my honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for a favorable review and the opinions expressed in this review are strictly my own unless otherwise noted. I found myself completely captivated by this novel because I am a huge fan of Downton Abbey. I think Colleen Coble did an exceptional job at incorporating the characters of the upstairs wealthy aristocratic family from those of the household staff. The intermixing of those stereotypes is necessary to understand when Lily finds herself at odds wanting to talk to Drew but being in her position as a maid, wasn't something that was allowed. There are social barriers keeping them apart as well as the roles each of them in playing in their current situation which complicates their conversations. Lily at one point is discovered conversing with Drew by Belle who believes that Lily it out of place as a maid and threatens to fire her if she doesn't discontinue in her pursuit of being in Drew's company. A little jealous rivalry since despite Lily's attempts to downplay her beauty, she still comes shining through. I honestly had my suspicions about who was the murderer, but Colleen truly mixed me up and had me chasing my own tail by the end. Well done in my opinion and thus a just deserved 5 out of 5 stars! -
mamaof4TennesseeAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Butterfly PalaceJanuary 19, 2014mamaof4TennesseeAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 51904, Austin, TX. Lilly has had so much disappointment in her life, but she is determined to keep going. Her father was killed in a tragic fire when she was young, and now her mother has died. She is grateful for the position she has obtained in the Marshall family mansion. While she has never been in service before, she quickly learns her job and is able to help the mistress with her hair and dressing.
At a fancy dinner party she sees Andy. She has not seen him in 4 long years, since the night her father died. What is he doing here? Now? And why is everyone calling him Drew? Drew makes himself known to her, and makes her keep his secret: he is working for the secret service to uncover a counterfeit money operation.
This is a well written novel, with a lot of detail to the characters, fashion, and butterflies- that the master of the mansion collects. I enjoyed the book and was able to easily read and get caught up in the flow of the story.
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FaithFictionFactandFluffCanadaAge: 25-34Gender: Female4 Stars Out Of 5Nothing SpectacularJune 2, 2014FaithFictionFactandFluffCanadaAge: 25-34Gender: FemaleQuality: 4Value: 3Meets Expectations: 4Butterfly Palace was a good book. Nothing spectacular or extraordinary, but a good book. I wouldn't buy it, but I enjoyed reading it.
I've read a few different Colleen Coble books in the past, and I always seem to have the same problem... I feel disconnected to the book. I've given her many opportunities to enthrall me, but I've now determined that I'm not a fan of her writing. The story was good and it kept me interested, but some of the scenes felt rushed and the characters weren't real to me. They felt wooden. I had to read things over again just to see what happened.
If you're a fan of Colleen Coble, (as many people seem to be) then I'd highly recommend this story. It's got suspense, romance and a few unexpected twists. However, it's just not a favorite of mine, and not one I'd read again.
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