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Under the Liberty Oak

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From the moment I opened the first page, I was immediately drawn into the scenery and the characters. I felt like I was in the South, sitting in the same room as they were, seeing what they were seeing. Under the Liberty Oak is a page turner, and Paige Cummings writes beautifully and I want a sequel! Highly recommended.

I loved this book and couldn't put it down. It was an excellent mystery with a great story going between the present and 1964. I appreciate all of the descriptions and beautiful words. It made me feel like I was right there with the characters. I can't wait for either more about Brittan Lee or more from the author.

Under the Liberty Oak is an entertaining mystery story. It is set in southeast Georgia around the Marshes of Glynn and will surely be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys the coastal south. You can smell the marsh in the descriptive passages and really feel the moss covered heaviness of the laid back south. Shrimp and grits, marsh grass honey, pluff-mud, spanish moss and live oaks, it's all in there. The undercurrents of mystery and secrets keeps you turning the pages. The book gives you a feel for the history, culture and traditions that make the area unique. Can't wait for More Brittan Lee, please...

Paige Mercer Cummings is a southern writer of considerable power. Her characters reach out to you, and her story line will pull you right in. The promise of sequels to these characters (Brittan Lee Georgia Coastal Mysteries) ensures that we'll be tracking the author from now on! Brittian Lee is a southern powerhouse, energetic, protective of her roots. Don't miss this one!

I really liked it. Being Southern myself, I found the Southern family to be very believable. Brittan Lee's mother was wonderful. I got pulled into the adventure and mystery of a past murder and enjoyed the ride.

this is a very entertaining book. Paige has captured the nuances of southern families perfectly. I highly recommend this book.

We enjoyed Under The Liberty Oak tremendously. Paige Cummings certainly has an understanding of life in the Georgia coastal area in the 60's, and her style of writing and her wonderful descriptions make us feel that we were there. Thank you Paige.

Brittan Lee Hayworth does not want to return to Liberty, Georgia, until a nine year-old girl's body is discovered in the Altamaha River. Everyone thinks it's Beth Ann Hamilton, Brittan Lee's best friend back in 1964 - until the night she disappeared.

FBI Agent Andrew Zeller is already in Liberty, investigating civil rights violations from that year. The night Hurricane Dora swept through Liberty, a terrible fire started in the black community. Everyone always assumed that lightning started the fire, but its origin is now being questioned.

Brittan Lee joins the investigation reluctantly. Always encouraged to believe they were just nightmares, she now has her memories validated and tries to remember what really happened that fateful night. As Liberty faces another hurricane, Brittan Lee finds herself in danger once again, as someone doesn't want that long-ago night's events revealed.

The suspense builds as repeated attempts are made on her life, leading to the stunning conclusion when Brittan Lee finally remembers the details of what really happened the night Beth Ann Hamilton disappeared.

Paige M. Cummings has beautifully recreated the turbulent times of civil rights unrest, revisiting the 1960's through Brittan Lee's memories. She writes with a strong southern voice, painting delightful sensory images. If you enjoy southern mysteries, you'll love this novel.

Under the Liberty Oak is a nominee for the Georgia Writer's Association's "Best First Novel"/Georgia Author of the Year award for 2007.

Reviewer: Alice Berger
Bergers Book Reviews

I absolutely loved this book. I loved Brittan Lee and the description of the area combined with the history of the area. Makes me want to visit Georgia and read more from the author.

Loved it! Absolute page turner. I can't wait for another. It kept me interested, I found nothing boring about it at all. The details given made it seem as if I was right there. Truly a great read!