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For several years, time and circumstance have managed to separate Hallie Knight and her old friend Susan Trench. But when Susan disappears from her grandfather's seaside home on historic Topsail Island, it is Hallie whom Nicholas Trench calls for help. Wealthy, ill, and irascible, he refuses to believe that his beloved granddaughter and the heir to his fortune has been lost to him. He is certain that if anyone can find Susan, it will be her closest friend, the woman who knows her better than anyone else. When Hallie arrives from California, she finds the old man surrounded by an odd collection of friends and relatives, all of whom seem to know a little more than they're willing to tell about Susan Trench and her last days on Topsail. As the threads intertwine, Hallie must confront painful questions that build toward what may be a fearful answer.
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"A well-written book that makes you think about forgiveness, mistakes of the past and learning from others and their choices."
— Suzana (4 out of 5 stars)
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“I was torn between wanting to get to the end of this beautiful novel because I had to know what happened and not wanting Amethyst Dreams to end because I was enjoying the place and the company so much.”
— Anne Perry, author of Brunswick Gardens -
“It feels as if Whitney is carefully putting into place all the loose threads of a handstitch tapestry. What matters here are the characters’ wonderfully wrought temperatments...ultimately lots of forgiveness and the subtle, little glimpses of fear that keep readers looking for answers right up to the satisfying conclusion.”
— Library Journal -
“The author hasn’t forgotten the fine nuances and descriptive prose that her devoted fans have come to expect...The languid pace is perfect for cozy, rainy-day reading, and the splendid backdrop, infused with local color and history...solid performance.”
— Booklist -
“The author’s usual enthusiasm for setting and historical background will continue to please her fans.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“This unabridged presentation of a fine mystery will delight any who want to appreciate Whitney unexpurgated…[an] intriguing story which comes alive under Anna Fields’ reading.”
— Reviewer’s Bookwatch
Amethyst Dreams Listener Reviews
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" My very first favorite author - I have all her books -- been reading these for years "
— Melissa, 12/20/2013 -
" Sorry but this "who done it" didn't keep my attention. To many happy ever afters. "
— April, 12/10/2013 -
" For Cozy mystery club read author for Oct. I really like Phyllis Whitney books. This was not her best,not as much mystery as I would like and rather slow, but I would still recommend it highly. "
— Karen, 9/24/2013 -
" This author doesn't grab me, though I read it through. "
— Jan, 9/19/2013 -
" Not very memorable. Just an OK read. "
— Rosanne, 8/22/2013 -
" The Amethyst Dreams had a good mystery story. I still like to re-read it. "
— shery, 7/23/2013 -
" This author doesn't grab me, though I read it through. "
— Jan, 7/17/2013 -
" This was a fast read, although the mystery wasn't as good as I had hoped. Whitney certainly has a very descriptive style; her characters come to life, and the setting is well-developed. Living on a barrier island myself, I was especially drawn to that aspect of the book "
— Maurean, 6/25/2013 -
" My very first favorite author - I have all her books -- been reading these for years "
— Melissa, 6/18/2013 -
" I listened to this book. It was a standard mystery with a woman involved, not very exciting or intriguing. "
— Linda, 6/13/2013 -
" Sorry but this "who done it" didn't keep my attention. To many happy ever afters. "
— April, 2/10/2013 -
" It's short, that's about the only good thing. This is a mystery with a bad plot, thin characters, nothing believable and poor resolution. It was in a box of books that a friend tried to sell in a yard sale and I can see why it didn't sell. Complete waste of time. "
— Jennifer, 1/21/2013 -
" The Amethyst Dreams had a good mystery story. I still like to re-read it. "
— shery, 1/5/2013 -
" amethyst - a powerful gemstone. "
— Yacharms, 1/2/2013 -
" I listened to this book. It was a standard mystery with a woman involved, not very exciting or intriguing. "
— Linda, 6/4/2012 -
" amethyst - a powerful gemstone. "
— Yacharms, 2/20/2012 -
" Not very memorable. Just an OK read. "
— Rosanne, 1/8/2012 -
" It's short, that's about the only good thing. This is a mystery with a bad plot, thin characters, nothing believable and poor resolution. It was in a box of books that a friend tried to sell in a yard sale and I can see why it didn't sell. Complete waste of time. "
— Jennifer, 1/7/2012 -
" I thought this book was rather dull. The plot was too predictable, and the whole thing read kind of like a travel brochure. "
— J.S., 1/5/2012 -
" A well-written book that makes you think about forgiveness, mistakes of the past and learning from others and their choices. "
— Suzana, 12/25/2011 -
" For Cozy mystery club read author for Oct. I really like Phyllis Whitney books. This was not her best,not as much mystery as I would like and rather slow, but I would still recommend it highly. "
— Karen, 12/11/2011 -
" I love the mystery romance genre, especially by these older authors, but this wasn't my favorite. It started with a decent story, built suspense, but really didn't like the way she ended it. "
— Barb, 11/26/2011 -
" This was a fast read, although the mystery wasn't as good as I had hoped. Whitney certainly has a very descriptive style; her characters come to life, and the setting is well-developed. Living on a barrier island myself, I was especially drawn to that aspect of the book "
— Maurean, 10/12/2011 -
" I love the mystery romance genre, especially by these older authors, but this wasn't my favorite. It started with a decent story, built suspense, but really didn't like the way she ended it. "
— Barb, 10/11/2011 -
" Story had a good beginning and middle, but ending was weak and very disappointing "
— Crissy, 9/10/2011 -
" I thought this book was rather dull. The plot was too predictable, and the whole thing read kind of like a travel brochure. "
— J.S., 7/27/2011 -
" Story had a good beginning and middle, but ending was weak and very disappointing "
— Crissy, 7/18/2011 -
" Sorry but this "who done it" didn't keep my attention. To many happy ever afters. "
— April, 3/27/2011 -
" Sorry but this "who done it" didn't keep my attention. To many happy ever afters. "
— April, 3/27/2011 -
" amethyst - a powerful gemstone. "
— Yacharms, 8/8/2009 -
" amethyst - a powerful gemstone. "
— Yacharms, 8/8/2009 -
" It's short, that's about the only good thing. This is a mystery with a bad plot, thin characters, nothing believable and poor resolution. It was in a box of books that a friend tried to sell in a yard sale and I can see why it didn't sell. Complete waste of time. "
— Jennifer, 7/11/2009 -
" It's short, that's about the only good thing. This is a mystery with a bad plot, thin characters, nothing believable and poor resolution. It was in a box of books that a friend tried to sell in a yard sale and I can see why it didn't sell. Complete waste of time. "
— Jennifer, 7/11/2009 -
" This author doesn't grab me, though I read it through. "
— Jan, 2/16/2009 -
" This author doesn't grab me, though I read it through. "
— Jan, 2/16/2009 -
" This was a fast read, although the mystery wasn't as good as I had hoped. Whitney certainly has a very descriptive style; her characters come to life, and the setting is well-developed. Living on a barrier island myself, I was especially drawn to that aspect of the book <br/> "
— Maurean, 6/5/2008 -
" This was a fast read, although the mystery wasn't as good as I had hoped. Whitney certainly has a very descriptive style; her characters come to life, and the setting is well-developed. Living on a barrier island myself, I was especially drawn to that aspect of the book <br/> "
— Maurean, 6/5/2008
About Phyllis A. Whitney
Phyllis A. Whitney (1903–2008) was born of American parents in Yokohama, Japan. She worked with books throughout her life as a librarian, bookseller, reviewer, writing teacher, and bestselling author. She was one of America’s most successful writers of romance and suspense and in 1988 won the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America.
About Anna Fields
Kate Fleming (a.k.a. Anna Fields) (1965–2006), winner of more than a dozen Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award in 2004, was one of the most respected narrators in the industry. Trained at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, she was also a director, producer, and technician at her own studio, Cedar House Audio.