Finding Laura: A Novel

by Kay Hooper

Book Overview

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the deadliest one of all? It's an antique mirror that can reveal secrets...or tarnish the truth. And for struggling artist Laura Sutherland, buying it is only the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553571850
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: Bantam
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.1" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Murder and Romance, Again and Again

When artist Laura Sutherland buys the antique mirror at the Kilbourne estate sale she has no idea how it's going to change her life. Shortly after Peter Kilbourne tries to to buy it back. For reasons she can't understand, Laura refuses to sell, even though Peter offers her a handsome profit. Later Peter is murdered, Laura is the suspect. She goes to the Kilbourne estate, home of one of Atlanta's wealthiest families, meets and falls in love with Peter's brother David and is drawn into the intrigues of the Kilbourne family.I loved this book five stars worth. I was swept into the timeless intrigue, the timeless romance, the murders, the, whoops, I almost gave away the ending. "Finding Laura" is Kay Hooper at her best. My recommendation, buy this book and prepare for a wonderful, sleepless night.Review Submitted by Captain Katie Osborne

A Bit of Iris Johansen meets Psychic Phenomenom

In "Finding Laura" Kay Hooper has mixed romance, mystery and fantasy for a great read. Our herione, Laura is mysteriously drawn to mirrors of all kinds and to one man, Daniel, for reasons she does not understand, but she can not resist these two things even though they both seem to be drawing her into danger including murder. The chemistry between Daniel and Laura jumps right off the page and grabs you and you will be envious of their passion and love. But will this overcome all the secrets that hide in Daniel's family, including a recently murdered brother and a family that does not appear to be mourning him? In the meantime Laura has moved into Daniel's family home which is ruled by the family matriarc, Amelia, whose husband (Daniel's father) was killed in an "accident" many years ago. Can Daniel be trusted? and why won't he tell Laura what he knows about the mirror that brought the two of them together. I'm not going to tell you because this book is definetly worth the read to find out. Very exciting and very satisfying ending.

A wonderfully romantic page-turner--don't miss it!

I loved this book and can't believe I missed the hardcover release! I was totally intrigued by the set-up, the couple is sexy and fun, and this book kept me distracted from a very bumpy plane ride! The ultimate praise! Kay Hooper writes old-fashioned Gothics with a completely modern sensibility. Wonderful!

Couldn't put it down!

I should have known better than to start this book at 8:00 at night, but I couldn't help myself! I absolutely love Kay Hooper, but I had put off buying this book because I had been disappointed in "After Caroline", I just couldn't get into it. "Finding Laura", however, has restored my faith in this talented author! Hooper's characters drew me into the story and kept me there, and the revelation of the murderer was a suprise. Well done Ms. Hooper!

All Kay Hooper's books are "keepers"!

Laura went to an estate sale with a girlfriend and bought a brass hand mirror with a maze on the back. Hours later, Peter, from the estate, showed up at her door to buy it back. Laura refused. Peter was murdered later that night. Laura was the main suspect. Laura went to the estate expecting hatred. But no one believed she had killed Peter. His grandmother, Amelia, found out Laura was an artist and arranged for Laura to paint her portriate. All Peter's relatives lived on the estate. The center of everything seemed to revolve around a four acre maze made of living greenery. It was a duplicate of the back of the brass mirror. Laura met and began to know all the relatives. Amelia ran the house with an iron fist. Daniel ran the business and finances. Kerry was Peter's scarred and timid widow. Anne ran hot one minute and cold the next. Madeline was the mother and was not mentally fit. Joesie was Amelia's personal assistant. Alex was the family lawyer. Landry was the detective investigating Peter's murder. Every one of them had a motive. Every one of them had an alibi. Who killed Peter? Who would die next? ***I did not know until the last few pages how appropriate this title was. I am usually so good at solving these murder mysteries. This time; however, I found myself accussing everybody! I love the writings of Mary Higgins Clark and Sidney Sheldon. For others who like them, buy this one in hardback! Kay Hooper has written a Keeper!***