The Ghost Orchid by CAROL GOODMAN
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The Ghost Orchid by CAROL GOODMAN
When I bought the book at a book sale, I did not know if I would really like the story in spite of the very interesting and mysterious synopsis. I thought even if I don’t like it I will not regret it financially. Luckily, I was pleasantly surprised by the story: well balanced and with unpredictable turns in the plot. The story reads very smoothly although it changes from past to present scenes each with their own flashbacks. Also a good balance between atmosphere (summer and winter weather) and scenery description (the mansion and its elaborate garden and maze) and also the character description and the interaction between the characters. The story gradually progresses with every scene presenting a piece of the century old mystery without being forced or predictable. The characters themselves and the relationships between them are quite credible. The development of the relationship between the characters are also not predictable or forced, especially between the character Ellis and Nat in the present time. As my first time trying to review a book I could relate to the character Ellis who is a first time novel writer and as I, she had her insecurities regarding her writing skills in the presence of seasoned and highly acclaimed writers and artists.
The Ghost Orchid is a good recommendation for suspense and mystery novel readers who also like the combination with romance, poetry, myths and legends.
Published in 2006 by Ballantine Books, New York
Paperback version of 2007 includes a discussion guide of The Reader's Circle
ISBN 978-0-345-46214-5
336 p