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The Imposter Bride by Nancy Richler is an unforgettable novel about a mysterious mail-order bride in the wake of WWII, whose sudden decision ripples through time to deeply impact the daughter she never knew

In the wake of World War II, a young, enigmatic woman named Lily arrives in Montreal…

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I fell in love with this story about stolen identities and the anguish of an absent mother damaged by the war who communicates through letters sent to the daughter she abandoned.

There is a poignancy that struck a chord with me as the daughter’s life unfolds in the shadow of a distant, absent mother. And I understood her need to find out who her mother was and why she left. I was also captivated by the way the mother and daughter’s lives are spun out to weave an intricate yet powerful web of intrigue. 

Most importantly, I loved the premise…

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On a small, isolated island, in a reclusive forest, lives bandit leader Marani and her brother Jacks. With their outlaw band they rob from the rich to feed themselves, raiding carriages and dodging the occasional vindictive…

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