Little Follies
A Mystery at the Millennium
by Carolyn Korsmeyer
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Pub Date Jan 19 2023 | Archive Date Jan 30 2023
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Description
A visit to Krakow intended to test a new relationship turns out to be fraught with danger when two Americans encounter a man pursuing a dark ambition in the waning months of the last millennium.
Adam Kasper is a historian delving into the archives of an old museum; traveling with him is Joan Templeton, a journalist. Although they have come to Poland together in hopes that their new romance might flourish, Adam's work is all-consuming, and Joan finds better company with Rudy Vander Lage, a lecturer at the university who is coping with widowhood. By chance, they cross paths with Pawel Radincki, a man of unstable mind who hopes to transform his life by means both criminal and occult.
Adam's obsession with his research leads him to commit a serious breach of academic protocol. Although their relationship is disintegrating, Joan decides to help him with a bold and risky plan, and she enlists the aid of Rudy. Neither realizes that the risks they take will stymie Pawel's plans and put Joan's life in danger. Theft, murder, and magic propel the plot, which reaches a climax at the turn of the millennium, when relationships are realigned and follies laid bare.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"Korsmeyer seamlessly weaves multiple viewpoints to create a mystery that will keep you guessing until the end." -Kerry Chaput, author of Daughter of the King
"Set in Poland, Carolyn Korsmeyer's Little Follies is packed with action, intrigue, and even a bit of the supernatural; it is a thrilling, fun, and thought-provoking novel!" -John Marmysz, author of The Nihilist: A Philosophical Novel
"A really enjoyable and engaging crime caper with well-rounded and believable characters." -David Philips, author of The Judas Conspiracy
"Carolyn Korsmeyer's stellar writing, infused with history and philosophy, captivates the reader in this phenomenal character-driven mystery." -Rob Samborn, author of The Prisoner of Paradise and Painter of the Damned
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781685131050 |
| PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 355 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Janalyn P, Reviewer
Before I get to the book I want to say about Black Rose Writing but I love that their books or not you say mole trope and they seem to take chances on talented authors that come up with stories that you usually do not see anywhere else and I have really come to depend on this publishing house when looking for a book I truly love them! Adam and Joanne are Americans visiting Kraków Poland Joanne was supposed to teach but her classes got canceled and Adam is there because he is researching a story from the Civil War and thinks the proof he needs is at one of the local museums. While Adam is obsessively following up the leads Joanne is left to her own devices and meet a Danish man named Rudy. While all this is going on there’s another man named Paul and he’s from Poland and believes his legacy is the museum Adam goes to every day pretty soon all the players will cross get into twined they’ll have travel, magic and new romance thrown into the mix end it all makes for one great mystery. This isn’t the best summary but this is the best book it is definitely a five star read. This isn’t a book that will be familiar or sound like something you’ve read before because I find all the books from Blackrose writing to be so original and unique. Not to mention you would never think the author of this book usually writes nonfiction… That blew me away because this book is so good! If you want international flair without leaving your home you need to read little follies it is definitely a great Thriller! I received this book from NetGalley in Black Rose writing but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
