Books with title Lady of the Dollhouse

Julia Greene, ten year old poster child of ‘politeness’ is suddenly thrust into a struggle between right and wrong. In the beginning, she is fascinated by the beguiling Victorian doll house occupying the center of the shop's front window. When lady Marguerite observes Julia's good manners and endearing qualities, she makes an offer the girl can't resist. But, there is one condition: to stay away from the double doors marked with the sign ’Keep Out’ in the back of the store. Soon Julia becomes tormented with temptation and must call upon all her strength to find the surprising answer to the perplexing mystery. Can she keep her promise, to Lady Marguerite, the proprietor of a mysterious dollhouse shop that suddenly appeared on Main Street; or give into temptation, betraying her benevolent mentor? Julia’s good intention, to follow the one directive Lady Marguerite imposed, is in jeopardy. As more and more puzzling events unfold, her resolve begins to wane. Soon Julia becomes obsessed with finding the answers to some very significant questions.

Julia Greene, ten year old poster child of ‘politeness’ is suddenly thrust into a struggle between right and wrong.In the beginning, she is fascinated by the beguiling Victorian doll house occupying the center of the shop's front window. When lady Marguerite observes Julia's good manners and endearing qualities, she makes an offer the girl can't resist. But, there is one condition: to stay away from the double doors marked with the sign ’Keep Out’ in the back of the store. Soon Julia becomes tormented with temptation and must call upon all her strength to find the surprising answer to the perplexing mystery. Can she keep her promise, to Lady Marguerite, the proprietor of a mysterious dollhouse shop that suddenly appeared on Main Street; or give into temptation, betraying her benevolent mentor?Julia’s good intention, to follow the one directive Lady Marguerite imposed, is in jeopardy. As more and more puzzling events unfold, her resolve begins to wane. Soon Julia becomes obsessed with finding the answers to some very significant questions.

"Rich both in twists and period detail, this tale of big-city ambition is impossible to put down."--People Fiona Davis's stunning debut novel pulls readers into the lush world of New York City's glamorous Barbizon Hotel for Women, where in the 1950s a generation of aspiring models, secretaries, and editors lived side by side while attempting to claw their way to fairy-tale success, and where a present-day journalist becomes consumed with uncovering a dark secret buried deep within the Barbizon's glitzy past. When she arrives at the famed Barbizon Hotel in 1952, secretarial school enrollment in hand, Darby McLaughlin is everything her modeling agency hall mates aren't: plain, self-conscious, homesick, and utterly convinced she doesn't belong--a notion the models do nothing to disabuse. Yet when Darby befriends Esme, a Barbizon maid, she's introduced to an entirely new side of New York City: seedy downtown jazz clubs where the music is as addictive as the heroin that's used there, the startling sounds of bebop, and even the possibility of romance. Over half a century later, the Barbizon's gone condo and most of its long-ago guests are forgotten. But rumors of Darby's involvement in a deadly skirmish with a hotel maid back in 1952 haunt the halls of the building as surely as the melancholy music that floats from the elderly woman's rent-controlled apartment. It's a combination too intoxicating for journalist Rose Lewin, Darby's upstairs neighbor, to resist--not to mention the perfect distraction from her own imploding personal life. Yet as Rose's obsession deepens, the ethics of her investigation become increasingly murky, and neither woman will remain unchanged when the shocking truth is finally revealed.

An abandoned doll has a life of its own. Now it wants others. Penny Lane is involved in more paranormal activity in the village after Alicia’s aunt and uncle move into her parents’ cottage. They decide to have it renovated but during the renovations, the workmen find a doll buried under the floorboards; but that isn't all they find.Weird things start happening and they’re not so sure that living in the country is going to be as peaceful as they thought.Will Penny be able to help them?The House of Dolls is the second novel in The Penny Lane, Paranormal Investigator series. If you like the unexplained and things that keep you on the edge of your seat, then you’ll love this second story.Buy The House of Dolls to continue this nail biting series today.

What a strange old woman Miss Mladic is - awkward, unsocial, eccentric. But also cold, calculating...and menacing. Why would their parents associate with such a person, the children wondered, as they made their way to her house for dinner? And why would they be placing their children in such obvious danger? The Dollhouse is a modern day fairy tale about two children, a sinister old woman, and settling old scores. It is the first in a series of pocket nightmares.

The Doll Lady is the inspiring story of a remarkable woman who spends her life making extraordinary dolls. Celebrating the beauty of diversity, these precious dolls come in all sizes, colors, and expressions. When giving her dolls to children, the Doll Lady explains that, "Dolls are just like people. They need to be well loved, held tenderly, and always respected for their uniqueness." Elizabeth Collins-Varni's beautifully told story and Judy Kuusisto's heart-warming illustrations will captivate doll lovers of all ages. This uplifting book teaches that the love and kindness we learn as children will remain with us throughout our entire lives. The Doll Lady's message is sure to find a special place in your heart.

What a strange old woman Miss Mladic is - awkward, unsocial, eccentric. But also cold, calculating...and menacing. Why would their parents associate with such a person, the children wondered, as they made their way to her house for dinner? And why would they be placing their children in such obvious danger? The Dollhouse is a modern day fairy tale about two children, a sinister old woman, and settling old scores. It is the first in a series of pocket nightmares.

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