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  1. VicsMediaRoom
    Irvine, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Serial Killer, Counterfeiting, and Romance
    June 17, 2014
    VicsMediaRoom
    Irvine, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Colleen Coble in her new book "Butterfly Palace" Book One in the Butterfly Palace series published by Thomas Nelson takes us into the life of Lily Donaldson.

    From the back cover: Elegance and wealth. Privilege and politics. The extravagance of the Butterfly Palace overwhelmed Lily's senses and nearly smothered her painful memories. She pushed away her misgivings . . . She was perfectly safe in this huge house.

    Austin, Texas–1904: Abandoned by the love of her life and still mourning the loss of her mother, Lily Donaldson has turned her back on the pain and come to Austin for a fresh start, working for the Marshall family as a kitchen maid in their luxurious mansion, the Butterfly Palace. The tasks before her are legion, and her mistress less than pleasant, but at least Lily's new life will be, if nothing else, distracting.

    But one night, while serving at a dinner party, Lily recognizes the man who abandoned her, Andy, her liaison from the livery stable, the blacksmith's son . . . sitting among the distinguished guests. Though he recognizes her, Andy does not acknowledge her aloud, and Lily is left reeling, flabbergasted, and irate.

    But before she can get an explanation, the path of the Servant Girl Killer swerves very close to the Butterfly Palace, sowing terror among the maids. Having come to Austin to start anew, Lily suddenly feels trapped in a spider web. How can she know who to trust in a house where lies come dressed in fine suits and deceit in silk gowns the colors of butterfly wings?

    Things are bigger in Texas. Butterfly Palace is a luxurious mansion in Austin, Texas in 1904. Lily has come there to escape and be a maid. So the set-up is the upper-class elite contrasted with the lower-class servants. Into all this luxury comes murder, counterfeiting, political deceit and broken hearts. "Butterfly Palace" is a thriller in that characters lives are in danger. Then there is the romance. Ms. Coble knows how to write characters that come alive off the page. This is a fast-paced read that will keep you guessing as to what is really going on.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
  2. Robin Wallace
    Florida
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Thrilling Mystery
    March 26, 2014
    Robin Wallace
    Florida
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Butterfly Palace

    Colleen Coble

    Book Summary:Elegance and wealth. Privilege and politics. The extravagance of the Butterfly Palace overwhelmed Lily's senses and nearly smothered her painful memories. She pushed away her misgivings . . . She was perfectly safe in this huge house. Austin, Texas–1904: Abandoned by the love of her life and still mourning the loss of her mother, Lily Donaldson has turned her back on the pain and come to Austin for a fresh start, working for the Marshall family as a kitchen maid in their luxurious mansion, the Butterfly Palace. The tasks before her are legion, and her mistress less than pleasant, but at least Lily's new life will be, if nothing else, distracting. But one night, while serving at a dinner party, Lily recognizes the man who abandoned her, Andy, her liaison from the livery stable, the blacksmith's son . . . sitting among the distinguished guests. Though he recognizes her, Andy does not acknowledge her aloud, and Lily is left reeling, flabbergasted, and irate. But before she can get an explanation, the path of the Servant Girl Killer swerves very close to the Butterfly Palace, sowing terror among the maids. Having come to Austin to start anew, Lily suddenly feels trapped in a spider web. How can she know who to trust in a house where lies come dressed in fine suits and deceit in silk gowns the colors of butterfly wings?

    Review: This was a thrilling read!! I loved the premise and all the characters. They were well written and enjoyable. Lily was a great hero. She cared about everyone. Belle who had started off with a heart but arrogance due to her class turned into a great woman. Drew exciting and dashing. I loved that the secret passage in the house. It was sad when victims were killed and well written. It was the last 20 pages when the events intensified that I slowed down. So much was happening so fast in 20 pages it made it difficult to keep going. I just loved the entire story. The position of Lily as a maid was the gem in this story. Someone with so little power, yet she was able to be helpful and a sleuth.

    I would like to thank Net Galley and Thomas Nelson -ficton for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone.
  3. kp0719
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Butterfly Palace
    January 16, 2014
    kp0719
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    You will meet Lily Donaldson on the opening pages of Colleen Coble's latest novel, Butterfly Palace.

    You encounter Lily, as she is sneaking off for time alone with her beau, Andy Hawkins. Within moments, Lily and Andy discover that her house and stables are both on fire with both of their fathers inside!

    Flash forward four years and you find Lily moving to serve in a wealthy family's home, the Butterfly Palace. Shortly after her arrival, Lily "runs" into Andy, now going by the name, Drew Hawkes. Her confusion over why her former love is in this place only adds to the overwhelming task of learning to live in this new place.

    As Lily begins to blend into the Butterfly Palace, another mystery surfaces: 3 young girls have been recently killed. The frightening fact is they all looked very similar to Lily!

    This book keeps you turning page after page, as you seek to resolve all these questions in Lily's world!
  4. cici
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Stunning
    January 15, 2014
    cici
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Butterfly Palace By Colleen Coble is a stunner. This novel is set in a time of superior elegance and just as much deceit, both of which make for a fabulous read. Lily, our heroine, is having to start anew in Texas after being abandoned and although I know this is only a story I know what she is undertaking. The time frame is a century ago but the circumstances are always the same. Woman loves man, man leaves woman broken hearted. The struggles of love and the fight for ones life are timeless. The only difference is that Coble shares these struggles in such a beautiful way making them poignant and ravishing. The best part is that while your read the story becomes you and you become the story, you travel along with Lily and all the life she is existing. The power of Coble's verses are encompassing. Her words are like air and I just cannot seem to be able to get enough.
  5. Patti
    North east New York
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Butterfly Palace
    July 30, 2022
    Patti
    North east New York
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    as usual i was kept in suspense till the end of the book. Coleen never disappoints. i think i have read all her books and look forward to more.
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