LoveReading Says
At its beautifully oh-so different heart, The Minuscule Mansion is a fabulously warming feel-good debut novel. After an accident as a child, Myra finds herself in possession of a hand-crafted miniature mansion, a rather bossy friend, and a reluctance to leave the safety of her attic sanctuary in Arizona. Debut author Audrey Burges has the most eloquent way with words, it feels as though she gathers you in for a reading hug. The mansion sits on the edge of a magical world, connected to an actual home, on the other side of the country. The story weaves through different time frames, creates links, seduces with magic, and looks at the strengths and weaknesses of different types of relationships. The magic realism of this story adds strength and vibrancy, I had absolutely no hesitation in falling headlong into this tale. Challenges are addressed, and death, grief, fear, and anxiety are explored with care and consideration. Chosen as a LoveReading Star Book and Liz Pick of the Month, The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone is a quirky and joy filled read we recommend with heart and soul.
Liz Robinson
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The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone Synopsis
Audrey Burges' The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone is a charming and magical debut novel, with a love story at its heart, woven across multiple periods and perspectives, about a mystical dolls’ house.
Once upon a time there was a house . . .
From her attic in the Arizona mountains, thirty-four year-old recluse Myra Malone blogs about a miniature mansion – a dolls' house – which captivates thousands of readers worldwide. Myra herself is tethered to the Mansion by a strange magic she can’t understand - there are rooms that appear and disappear overnight, music that plays in its corridors.
Across the country, Alex Rakes, the thirty-four year-old heir of a furniture business, encounters two Mansion fans trying to recreate a room from her stories. Alex is shocked to recognize his own bedroom in minute scale.
The Mansion is his family’s home, handed down from the grandmother who disappeared mysteriously when Alex was a child. Searching for answers, Alex begins corresponding with Myra. Together, the two unwind the lonely paths of their twin worlds - big and small - and trace the stories that entwine them, setting the stage for a meeting rooted in loss, but defined by love.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781035009251 |
| Publication date: |
18th January 2024 |
| Author: |
Audrey Burges |
| Publisher: |
Pan Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
322 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Romance / Relationship Stories
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Audrey Burges Press Reviews
lively, stylish, and full of heart. The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone is decorated with gorgeous wordsmithery and magical trimmings, and I loved every minute spent inside. -- Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Other Birds
Absolutely charming and haunting in equal measures, a beautifully written love story -- Taleen Voskuni, author of Sorry, Bro
a generous, big-hearted reprieve from our ever-more-troubling reality; a modern fairy tale . . . Audrey Burges is a storyteller of warmth, wit, and stunning originality. -- Katie Gutierrez, bestselling author of More Than You'll Ever Know
a refreshing and unique entry into the genre of mystical realism. Perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen and for all book lovers searching for a fantastic read. -- Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of The Shop on Royal Street
Love, loss, and loneliness: this book explores it all, with Burges' characteristic humour and care. -- Rachel Mans McKenny, award-winning author of The Butterfly Effect
a poignant, beautiful debut filled with magic, fate and redemption -- Rachel Linden, author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie
This well-written novel with heart-warming characters is perfect for fans of magical realism by the likes of Sarah Addison Allen and Isabel Allende. - Library Journal
sparkling and unforgettable - The Nerd Daily
Burges creates a magical, unique world, and her characters are incredibly lovable. . . Perfect for readers who long to escape into a world of magic and romance. - Kirkus
This creative, engaging debut weaves together an unusual family legacy, a romance between two lonely souls, and a touch of magic . . . - Booklist
charmingly combines threads of magic, whimsy, romance, grief and loss in a debut novel of great feeling . . . This captivating novel of miniature furniture and big themes braids strong friendships, romance, family ties and the importance of stepping outside of one's comfort zone. - Shelf Awareness
