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By:  Ellen Meister

ASIN: B008ON45LA

Publisher:  Berkley

Publication Date:  2/23/2013 

Format: Paperback 

My Rating: 4 Stars 

Farewell, Dorothy Parker (#1) by talented Ellen Meisterbrings back to life the ghost, quick witted literary icon, Dorothy Parker with movie critic Violet Epps, setting the stage for tantalizing, upcoming, Dorothy Parker Drank Here, (#2),coming, Feb 24, 2015.

A fan of both the author, and Dorothy Parker, Meister creates a sassy fun book about Violet, a movie critic with all sorts of issues; her boyfriend and battling for custody of her recently orphaned niece Delaney. The girl’s grandparents want to raise her and have hired a lawyer to fight. She needs some backbone.

Of course, Dorothy Parker her literary icon, enters when Violet sees the famous guestbook at the Algonquin Hotel. The hotel’s owner collected signatures (spirits) when they passed and there is magic. Dorothy’s spirit helps her by taking over to be the strong one and handle her challenges!

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Angela Brazil delivering a winning performance. As I have mentioned, in other reviews, I have recently discovered the talented author, Ellen Meister which writes across many genres, encouraging you to want to read all her books.

Would highly recommend her upcoming Dorothy Parker Drank Here (#2) to continue the mischief with Dorothy, and you have to read The Other Book , a mesmerizing and spellbinding novel -- an exploration of a young woman, a mother--of parallel universes, past and present, a crossroad, a pivotal choice, and a glimpse of the other life, what could have been? Read them all.

Fans of Dorothy Parker, literary fiction, iconic spirits, and wicked humor will appreciate the clever tribute. Love the new glamorous cover!

The acid-tongued Dorothy Parker is back and haunting the halls of the Algonquin with her piercing wit, audacious voice, and unexpectedly tender wisdom.

Coming Feb 24, 2015 
DOROTHY PARKER DRANK HERE (#2)