The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges is a magical novel with a love story at its heart, woven across multiple periods and perspectives about a mystical miniature mansion house
Audrey Burges writes novels, humour, satire and essays in Richmond, Virginia. She has stories published or forthcoming in McSweeney's, Cease, Cows, Into the Void, Human Parts, Empty Mirror, The Belladonna, Slackjaw, and Points in Case. When Audrey isn't writing, she's being tolerated by her two rambunctious children and very patient husband.
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*
[It is] a mystical, poignant tale about loneliness, loss and
love.
*Woman's Own*
The Miniscule Mansion of Myra Malone is a mystery, a family drama
and a love story, with a touch of the paranormal adding an extra
thread of curiosity to the intergenerational tale.
*Culturefly*
At its beautifully oh-so different heart, The Minuscule Mansion is
a fabulously warming feel-good debut novel. The magic realism of
this story adds strength and vibrancy, I had absolutely no
hesitation in falling headlong into this tale . . . a quirky and
joy filled read we recommend with heart and soul.
*LoveReading.com*
A cosy, old-fashioned yet highly original romance to bring a bit of
sunshine into these grey, sodden 'summer' days.
*Meath Chronicle*
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*
Audrey Burges’ bewitching tale reminds us that we all need a refuge
from the real world sometimes.
*WI Life*
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