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Trick of the Eye is a suspenseful novel in which artist Faith Crowell, a painter of illusionary images, is hired by a wealthy New York society matron to repaint the ballroom of her Long Island mansion. When Faith learns that the woman's daughter had been murdered years ago and that Faith herself strongly resembles the dead girl, she becomes obsessed with finding the truth about the past.

Set in the sophisticated world of the rich and privileged, Trick of the Eye is a hugely entertaining, page-turning read, with a surprising twist ending that is sure to appeal to suspense-fiction readers and to Jane Stanton Hitchcock's many fans.

©1992 Jane Stanton Hitchcock (P)2003 Blackstone Audiobooks Thriller & Suspense Mystery Suspense Fiction Exciting

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"Dramatist Stanton's first novel is a thoroughly satisfying thriller, simultaneously luscious and....Pure pleasure for psychological-suspense fans." (Kirkus Reviews)
"Fields captures all the suspense of the story..." (AudioFile)
Complex Characters • Twisted Plot • Engaging Storyline • Vivid Settings • Mesmerizing Intrigue • Great Performance

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Strange and sad story. Definitely not a happy ending. That doesn't mean it was bad. Just unexpected and different.

Strange

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This author can create characters with the most complicated motives and emotional baggage. As I listened to the book I could feel the oppressive air of the big house and vividly imagine the scene. When I can lose myself in a story and see it in my head - I know I've got a great book. You will become engaged with the story and not want to stop listening. Who murdered the daughter - what's with the butler - why is the mother so reclusive - will Faith fall for the suave Italian? Part of me wanted the ending to go another direction - wouldn't that have been an interesting twist!

Money can't buy forgiveness

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I really enjoy reading this author. She is always able to weave art, high society, and a certain kind of deviance that comes from great wealth. It might not be as strong as some of her other books, but it is definitely worth a read or a listen!

Great Commentary As Usual!

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This author really had me going.From beginning to end the characters never ceases to amaze me. There is such a turn in the end that I was actually angry with the author but that,to me makes a great novel. They get you going, make you feel as though you have all the answers and BAM! here's a switch for ya! I got lucky with Anna Fields as the narrator. She always does a bang up job. Get this one. you wn't be dissapointed.

Another Must Listen!!!!

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Having just finished two of this author’s books, the Jo Slayer series that I absolutely loved, I couldn’t wait to get started on this book. Unfortunately this ended up being a great disappointment.

This ended up feeling like it was written by a different author. The storyline had its moments that flowed nicely and were interesting. But that wasn’t the case for the entire book.

I’m going to try to avoid this narrator in the future. It was very hard for me to listen to her.

Sadly I consider this to have been a wasted credit and would not recommend it. I haven’t decided if I’m going to try anymore of this authors books.

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