Glass Mountain
by Cynthia Voigt
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The trappings of high society are brought to life in this sparkling novel by the Newberry medalist who's considered "a master of pure story" (Kirkus Reviews). We are none of us what we seem. Gregor has an eye for the expensive. It's a talent that makes him a fine appreciator of art and a stellar butler. Handsome and barely in his thirties, Gregor's choice of work baffles even his employer, wealthy playboy Theo Mondleigh. If only he knew how Gregor spent his free time. While show more Theo's parents strong-arm him into marriage, Gregor's looking for a match of his own. His one requirement: money, and a lot of it. When Gregor's not working, his days are spent charming the wealthiest single women he can find. His latest mark is Alexis. She's got money, youth, and the disenchantment to match, but the more time he gambles spending with her, the deeper he finds himself falling in love. She's charming, intelligent, and engaged to the one man that could strip Gregor of his veneer of wealth. When worlds collide, much more is at stake than their fledgling love. show lessTags
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electronicmemory Two books that are slow, close character studies of our protagonists. They both have lovely prose, vivid imagery and nuance.
electronicmemory Two beautifully crafted books with a slow, languid pace of writing which nonetheless manage to wrap you up into the mysteries of their characters' lives. While one is set in upper-class London and the other in New York society, both explore the lives of people struggling with the roles dictated to them by their birth and social circle.
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I have to say that I am now the proud owner of two copies of this book. My local library lost their last copy recently and I was devastated that I wouldn't be able to read it anymore. Every time I read it I notice more nuances and layers and it gets better everytime.
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Cynthia Voigt was born on February 25, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts. She received a bachelor's degree from Smith College, did graduate work at St. Michael's College, and later received a teacher's certification from Christian Brothers College. After college, she worked for an advertising agency. Before becoming a full-time author, she was a show more secretary and a high school English teacher. Her first book, Homecoming, was published in 1981. Her children's books address such issues at child abuse and racism, topics that are not often talked about in books designed for children. She is the author of numerous books including the Bad Girls series, the Tillerman Cycle series, and the Kingdom series. She won the Notable Children's Trade Book in the field of social studies for Homecoming, the Newbery Medal, ALA in 1983 for Dicey's Song, and the Edgar Allan Poe Award in 1984 for The Callender Papers. In 1995, she received the MAE Award. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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