The Crystal Cat (G K Hall Large Print Book Series) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Velda Johnston (Author)

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From Publishers Weekly

In this slick novel, the resolution of a young bride's fears depends on the exorcism of witchcraft. As a child, Linda knew of her mother's death by alleged drowning in a pool near their Wessex, Conn. home. Growing up in Manhattan, adopted by relatives, harboring doubts and nurturing an avoidance of her hometown, Linda is inevitably drawn there when she marries Guy, a resident of the small yachting community. The newlyweds are not happy in Wessex; there is a sense of menace in their immaculate home and Guy may be having an affair. Linda's efforts to unravel the mysterious circumstances of her mother's death require a painful revisiting of the past and the revelation of a would-be coven in town. Johnston (Shadow Behind the Curtain) sustains a certain level of suspense, though it is more entertaining than chilling. Foreign rights: Blassingame, McCauley & Wood. November 1
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: G K Hall & Co (February 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816141045
• ISBN-13: 978-0816141043
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Plot!, September 30, 2001

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This review is from: Crystal Cat (Hardcover)

"The Crystal Cat" by Velda Johnston is the first book I have read by her, and I am beginning to read her book, "The Silver Dolphin." This book had a wonderfully written plot and beautiful descriptions that your imagination can translate into many ways. The book is about a woman named Linda who marries a young man named Guy and they move back to her hometown where her mother was found drowned in a pool when Linda was six. Linda returns with Guy to Wessex and experiences many adventures that concern their marriage and personal lives. Linda runs into the town's so called "mayor" who is Peggy Crofton. Soon Linda learns some disturbing things from her past and her family history. Guy, at first, doesn't believe her, but the conclusion to the book it heart-stopping, heart-pounding reading. Way to go Velda!!

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good suspense, April 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Crystal Cat (Hardcover)

I have read several of Velda Johnston's romantic suspense books and have found them quite entertaining. The Crystal Cat was one of my favorites. An intriguing mystery with good characters and lots of suspense. Good escape fiction.