In Spotlight and Shadow
In Spotlight and Shadow by Rachel Scott McDaniel, published by Barbour Publishing in February 2023, is a historical fiction novel that intertwines romance and mystery. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Elise Malvern, a violinist grappling with self-doubt and past disappointments, as she navigates her internship at Heinz Hall. When she stumbles upon an intriguing old stage prop, she enlists the help of her childhood friend, country music star Pierson Brooks, leading to a complex web of emotions and secrets.
The narrative also delves into the life of Sophie Walters, an aspiring actress from a century earlier, who faces her own challenges in the pursuit of fame. As Sophie returns to Pittsburgh and finds herself entangled in a scandal involving a jewel thief, she must confront her past and the man she once jilted. In Spotlight and Shadow explores themes of ambition, regret, and the intertwining of lives across time, making it a compelling addition to the Doors to the Past series. Readers will find a rich blend of historical context and personal journeys within its pages.
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A Gem of a Mystery Takes Center Stage
Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and adventure.
Elise Malvern has a habit of letting people down. Her former boyfriend who hoped she’d be his bride. Her grandfather who hoped she’d take over the family’s auction company. But mostly she’s disappointed herself. What’s the point of pursuing her passion as a violinist, if she is too scared to audition for a seat in the Pittsburgh Symphony? Her internship at the elegant Heinz Hall places her in the wings of the stage, but never on it. By accident, she discovers an old stage prop. Her instincts tell her there’s more to the paste necklace than meets the eye. Whether a good idea or not, she accepts help from a childhood friend, who happens to be country music megastar–Pierson Brooks. Pierson and Elise share a history; one she doesn’t care to repeat. The more involved they become in the mystery, the more things get tangled, including her heart.
A century earlier…
Sophie Walters longs for center stage, her name on the marquee, and all that jazz, but climbing her way into an acting career is more difficult than she imagined. Having spoiled all her chances in Hollywood, she returns to Pittsburgh, accepting an insignificant role in a popular production. She watches her dreams pass by from behind the curtain at the illustrious Loew’s Penn Theatre. She finally gets the coveted spotlight, but not for her talent. No, her surge to fame is all one terrible mistake. Somehow, she’s suspected to be a notorious jewel thief known around Pittsburgh as The Mirage. The man she pleads for help is none other than the man she jilted at the altar five years before, Sterling Monroe.
Don’t miss other great books in the Doors to the Past series:
The Lady in Residence by Allison Pittman
Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham
Bridge of Gold by Kimberley Woodhouse
Undercurrent of Secrets by Rachel Scott McDaniel
Behind Love’s Wall by Carrie Fancett Pagels
High-Wire Heartbreak by Anna Schmidt
Love’s Fortress by Jennifer Uhlarik
A Promise Engraved by Liz Tolsma
Laura’s Shadow by Allison Pittman
Passages of Hope by Terri Haynes
In Spotlight and Shadow by Rachel Scott McDaniel
The Keys to Gramercy Park by Candice Sue Patterson
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