Mirror 9780449241875 by millhiser, marlys and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. Although it can read as slightly dated, it pulls the reader in on a fascinating travel down memory lane, topped off with a bunch of what ifs. This seller has earned a 2 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. I became a writer myself and have marlys to thank in part, as an inspiration.
But marlys millhiser writes so convincingly of the past and her lyrical descriptions are so vivid, its hard to believe she hasnt experienced time travel herself. Marlys millhiser was an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. Aug 06, 20 the mirror by marlys millhiser synopsis. The mirror, by marlys millhiser really surprised a movie was never made on this interesting fantasy time travel story. In this twisting time travel thriller, a woman faints on the eve of her weddingand awakens at the turn of. Marlys millhiser has 20 books on goodreads with 18978 ratings.
On the eve of her wedding in 1978, shay garrett peers into the antique mirror in her familys longtime home, the famous victorian gingerbread house on pearl street in boulder, colorado and falls unconscious only to wake in the body of her own grandmother. The mirror by marlys millhiser from books in marlys millhiser, read by lynda evans on. Unfortunately for shay and brandy, they get more than a taste. Published in 1978 the book become immediate popular and critical acclaim in science fiction, time travel books. Pdf the mirror book by marlys millhiser free download 303. Its an amazing story, and marlys was a wonderful writer. The mirror 9781504049337 by millhiser, marlys and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The mirror by marlys millhiser tells the strange but original tale of four generations of woman from 1900 to 197879 and how their lives are interwoven and complicated by the machinations of an evil mirror. Mar, 2018 marlys millhiser was an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. From then on, i read every book by marlys i could find. Apr 20, 2017 i found a copy of the mirror in a portland, oregon library in the early 80s. The mirror by marlys millhiser and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 303 pages and is available in paperback format.
Shay garrett is twenty years old in 1978 and it is the night before her wedding to marek weir. This book has been around since the 1970s, and with good reason. The main characters of this science fiction, time travel story are shay garrett, brandy mccabe. Marlys millhiser books list of books by author marlys millhiser. This was millhiser s most popular novel, of her fourteen novels published. Condition new isbn 10 1504049330 isbn 9781504049337 seller. Marlys millhiser books list of books by author marlys. Similar to the 1980 film somewhere in time, you dont need a time machine to get a taste of the past. Sep 03, 2008 the book begins in modern day boulder, colorado where shay garrett gazes into an old mirror and suddenly finds herself transported almost 100 years into the past. The mirror book by marlys millhiser 4 available editions. Marlys millhiser the complete book list in order 17 books 1 series. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the mirror.
Funeral home services for marlys are being provided by crist mortuary. Marlys millhiser passed away on april 20, 2017 at the age of 78 in boulder, colorado. My mother read this book while she was pregnant with me, and ended up naming me shay after the main character in the story. Search by keyword search by author search by title search by isbn enter terms or isbn number you wish to find more search options. The mirror by marlys millhiser tells the strange but original tale of four generations of woman from 1900 to 197879 and how their lives are interwoven and. The night before she is supposed to get married, shay garrett has no idea that a glimpse into her grandmothers antique chinese mirror will. The mirror by marlys millhiser reading guidebook club.
Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Even the impressions of 1978 to a young victorian girl seem amazingly authentic and perceptive. Search by keyword search by author search by title search by isbn enter terms or. The mirror marlys millhiser for jay and joy there is no winning in life, and no losing not really only continuance in a state of obedience to forces that dont. Book overview this description may be from another edition of this product. She has served as a regional vice president of the mystery writers of america and is best known for her novel the mirror and for the charlie greene mysteries. The mirror marlys millhiser online read free novel. She served as a regional vice president of the mystery writers of america and was best known for her novel the mirror. But after a bizarre blackout, she wakes up to find herself in the same housein the year 1900. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be. Jane kivik free download or read online the mirror pdf epub book. The mirror marlys millhiser for jay and joy there is no winning in life, and no losing not really only continuance in a state of obedience to forces that dont know a thing about us. Pdf the mirror book by marlys millhiser free download. As she moves through life, even giving birth to her own mother, she becomes known as a.
The mirror pdf book by marlys millhiser read online or free download in epub, pdf or mobi ebooks. Over the years, i often reread the mirror and think its my favorite book of all time. Marlys millhiser obituary death notice and service information. In this twisting timetravel thriller, a woman faints on the eve of her weddingand awakens at the turn of the century in her grandmothers body. The mirror, by marlys millhiser has been one of the books i never want to find myself without. Our alltime bestselling book isnt even a vintage mystery but it is perhaps one of the most beloved novels of all time. The mirror by marlys millhiser 2018, trade paperback for. I bought it again a few years ago and read it again. The frame is composed of hands with finger nails shaped like talons. The mirror by marlys millhiser book cover, description, publication history.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1978, and was written by marlys millhiser. Marlys millhiser s most popular book is the mirror. The mirror by marlys millhiser is an interesting novel. The mirror by marlys millhiser 1997, trade paperback.
The night before her wedding, shay garrett has no idea that a glimpse into her grandmothers antique chinese mirror will completely transform her seemingly ordinary life. Marlys millhiser obituary 1938 2017 boulder, co the. Marlys millhiser is an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. I was captivated in the first few pages, which is how i like to feel with a new book. A 20yearold boulder girl stares into her grandmothers chinese mirror on her wedding day in 1978, faints and comes to in her grandmothers bodyin 1900about to be married to a miner. The historical arnettfullen house in boulder, colorado was referenced as a model of a gingerbread house in the book. I first read this book when i was a teenager back in the 80s, and i thought about it off and on over the years. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. She soon realizes that she is now inside the body of her grandmother, brandy mccabe, and about to be married to a miner who lives in tiny nederland, a mining town. Click to read more about the mirror by marlys millhiser.
The mirror is just a vehicle and other than that, it is only a prop in the story. See all books authored by marlys millhiser, including the mirror, and the threshold, and more on. She served as a regional vice president of the mystery writers of america and was best known for her novel the mirror and for the charlie greene mysteries. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
What could have made this a 4 or 5star listening experience for you. Born in charles city, iowa, millhiser originally worked as a high school teacher. The book has been awarded with booker prize, edgar awards and. The book revolves around two such affected characters, brandy and shay, who are grandmother and granddaughter respectively and who swap. Marty dealt with alzheimers for the last seven years, but before that, she worked hard at her chosen craft of mystery writer. The night before she is supposed to get married, shay garrett has no idea that a glimpse into her grandmothers antique chinese mirror will completely transform. Buy a cheap copy of the mirror book by marlys millhiser. Marlys millhiser audio books, best sellers, author bio. In this twisting timetravel thriller, a woman faints on the eve of her weddingand awakens at the turn of.
She has served as a regional vice president of the mystery writers of america and is best known for her novel the mirror. I suspect that the horror label is more to do with previous books the author has written. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. The mirror ebook by marlys millhiser 9781504010184. I didnt consider it to be a thriller, as the dust jacket described, but it had supernaturalsci fi feeling to it. The main characters of the mirror novel are shay garrett, brandy mccabe. She served as a regional vice president of the mystery writers of america and was bes.
I must admit that i cant see it as such, though do concede that some of the events therein are certainly not desirable. The mirror is a 1978 occult fantasy novel by marlys millhiser about unwilling timetravel involving an evil antique mirror with unclear glass. The historical arnettfullen house in boulder, colorado was referenced as a model of a gingerbread house in the book plot synopsis. Marlys millhiser obituary death notice and service.
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