Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday - The Reservoir; John Milliken Thompson


Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating! Want to participate? Post your own WOW entry on your blog, and leave your link at Breaking the Spine. Here is my pick: 

(June 21, 2011 - Other Press)

On an early spring morning in Richmond, Virginia, in the year 1885, a young pregnant woman is found floating in the city reservoir. It appears that she has committed suicide, but there are curious clues at the scene that suggest foul play. The case attracts local attention, and an eccentric group of men collaborate to solve the crime. Detective Jack Wren lurks in the shadows, weaseling his way into the investigation and intimidating witnesses. Policeman Daniel Cincinnatus Richardson, on the brink of retirement, catches the case and relentlessly pursues it to its sorrowful conclusion. As the identity of the girl, Lillie, is revealed, her dark family history comes to light, and the investigation focuses on her tumultuous affair with Tommie Cluverius.

   Tommie, an ambitious young lawyer, is the pride and joy of his family and the polar opposite of his brother Willie, a quiet, humble farmer. Though both men loved Lillie, it?s Tommie's reckless affair that thrusts his family into the spotlight. With Lillie dead, Willie must decide how far to trust Tommie, and whether he ever understood him at all. Told through accumulating revelations, Tommie's story finally ends in a riveting courtroom climax.

 Based on a true story, The Reservoir centers on a guilty and passionate love triangle composed of two very different brothers and one young, naive girl hiding an unspeakable secret. A novel of lust, betrayal, justice, and revenge, The Reservoir ultimately probes the question of whether we can really know the hearts and minds of others, even of those closest to us.
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16 comments:

  1. ZibileeMarch 9, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    What an interesting sounding book, I hadn't heard of it or the case before, so I will have to look into it. May I also say how wonderful your new blog design is? I love it, it's so beautiful!

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  2. bermudaonionMarch 9, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Ooh, the fact that it's based on a true story really intrigues me.

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  3. JillMarch 9, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I haven't heard of this one, but it's going on the list. And, I LOVE your new header!

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  4. TheBookGirlMarch 9, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Great pick Diane...this one sounds like a page turner for sure...the fact that it is based on a true story makes it all the more fascinating. I tend to like books put out by Other Press, so this is definitely going on my TBR list.
    Thanks!

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  5. KatieMarch 9, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    oh this looks sooo good! Thanks for posting about it.

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  6. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    This does sound very tempting...I love the idea of mysteries based on true stories. The book cover is lovely, too.

    BTW, I like your new blog design! Impressive!

    Here's MY WOW POST

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  7. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I can see why you're waiting for this one. That cover would definitely entice me too.

    Monica

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  8. DCMetroreaderMarch 9, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    What a compelling story!

    BTW Love the blog makeover.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Oh, this does sound really good. I going to be waiting for this one too.I looked up the true story it was based on and it sounds very interesting.

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  10. Brian's Home BlogMarch 9, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Wow, that sounds quite interesting...my list is getting longer!

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  11. ElisabethMarch 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    THAT is one beautiful cover! Thanks for the intro, Diane!

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  12. Natalie~Coffee and a Book ChickMarch 9, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Love the new look! The header is fantastic!

    I haven't heard of this book yet - I am rushing onto Goodreads and Shelfari to remind myself to read it soon. Seems exactly like something I could really get caught up in. Thanks for putting it on my radar, Diane!

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  13. JennersMarch 9, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Love your new look! I want to be right there in that header photo!

    I love the cover on this one, and the description sounds interesting too. You're always tempting me with something!

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  14. Baley PetersenMarch 10, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I got to read an ARC of this book, and it was an excellent read. A great mystery full of ambiance. My only complaint was that it got a little slow in the middle, but I guess that's kind of how real life works, eh?
    http://thereadersbookblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/reservoir-john-milliken-thompson.html

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  15. DarleneMarch 10, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I saw this one too and it does sound really good. Yet another one to add to the wishlist.

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  16. StaciMarch 10, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    This story sounds fantastic and I love that it's based on an actual true story!! Great pick!

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