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Death Masque
It was a troubled marriage at best. Paul Gallagher, the executive, was tremendously successful, posed to reach the pinnacle of corporate power, and engrossed in his career. Nicole Gallagher, his college sweetheart, insecure since childhood, had become frustrated and angry. Gabrielle Kalonova, the inevitable other woman, was a highly unusual individual, and the eternal triangle wasn’t what it seemed. Andrea Gallagher, Paul and Nicole’s only child, was deeply affected by the estrangement of her parents. It wasn’t surprising that infidelity led to a divorce suit, and yet who could have foreseen it would end in blackmail and death?
People wear many masks. There are masks that hide our secrets from the world, masks that hide us from each other and masks behind which we hide from ourselves. Life is a masque, a dramatic performance played behind masks.
People wear many masks. There are masks that hide our secrets from the world, masks that hide us from each other and masks behind which we hide from ourselves. Life is a masque, a dramatic performance played behind masks.
314 pages, Nook
First published January 2, 2016
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Lee Holz
18 books102 followersLee Holz is a novelist, poet, lawyer and opera fan and eclectic reader. He lived in Europe for many years, and his travels took him to Australia and more than thirty other countries on five continents.
Lee lives on an island with his feline buddy "far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife."
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September 8, 2017
I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway, which does not affect my review.
If you are looking for a quick and easy beach or airplane read with plenty of sex and a little mystery and intrigue, this book is for you. Money, romance, affairs, travel . . . it did turn the pages.
If you prefer something deep and thought-provoking with writing that leaves a bit to chew upon, you probably want to choose something else.
If you are looking for a quick and easy beach or airplane read with plenty of sex and a little mystery and intrigue, this book is for you. Money, romance, affairs, travel . . . it did turn the pages.
If you prefer something deep and thought-provoking with writing that leaves a bit to chew upon, you probably want to choose something else.
May 17, 2016
**I won this book from a goodreads giveaway**
The story of Nicole and Paul Gallagher was a bit difficult for me to read. There were parts that dragged on, and didn't seem necessary, and I often times felt frustrated with the writing style. The style was too formal, and often times abrupt, and repetitive. He ended sentences with "and he did so", or "and he told her so" far to frequently. I also felt frustrated with the way Paul was portrayed. He came off as an all around good guy who could do no wrong, was always agreeable and supportive of her insecure and jealous(for no reason) wife. They never fought, or even argued. When Nicole accused him of cheating he never got annoyed or frustrated, he was always understanding and tried to calm her down and make her feel wanted. I find this to be extremely unrealistic. After so many years of being accused of something they are doing, a person is going to get irritated...they would at least have had a row or two about it. The other thing I found extremely unrealistic was the (SPOILERS AHEAD) therapy sessions Nicole was having, or more specifically the times Paul went to talk to Nicole's Therapist. The things she said were absolutely ridiculous. First of all, it is unlikely that Nicole wouldn't have been present when her therapist talked to her husband, and second she basically told Paul to change his behavior to accommodate his wife's negative behaviors. The ending was a bit weird to me. I'm not sure what the author intended for readers to take away from this book...maybe not to take anything at face value? That even people living a seemingly perfect life have their problems?
The story of Nicole and Paul Gallagher was a bit difficult for me to read. There were parts that dragged on, and didn't seem necessary, and I often times felt frustrated with the writing style. The style was too formal, and often times abrupt, and repetitive. He ended sentences with "and he did so", or "and he told her so" far to frequently. I also felt frustrated with the way Paul was portrayed. He came off as an all around good guy who could do no wrong, was always agreeable and supportive of her insecure and jealous(for no reason) wife. They never fought, or even argued. When Nicole accused him of cheating he never got annoyed or frustrated, he was always understanding and tried to calm her down and make her feel wanted. I find this to be extremely unrealistic. After so many years of being accused of something they are doing, a person is going to get irritated...they would at least have had a row or two about it. The other thing I found extremely unrealistic was the (SPOILERS AHEAD) therapy sessions Nicole was having, or more specifically the times Paul went to talk to Nicole's Therapist. The things she said were absolutely ridiculous. First of all, it is unlikely that Nicole wouldn't have been present when her therapist talked to her husband, and second she basically told Paul to change his behavior to accommodate his wife's negative behaviors. The ending was a bit weird to me. I'm not sure what the author intended for readers to take away from this book...maybe not to take anything at face value? That even people living a seemingly perfect life have their problems?
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