Official Review: One Stone Left Unturned

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[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "One Stone Left Unturned" by Marianna Heusler.]

This has got to be one of my favourite books that I have reviewed. It is aimed at young readers probably with a target age range of 12-42!! As I am unfortunately at the latter of the range but still really enjoyed it I increased the target.

One Stone Left Unturned is a story based in two very different time periods. Tatiana is one of the daughters of the tsar of Russia Nicholas Romanov who goes into hiding/exile as the people of Russia start a revolt. They are taken to the desolation of Siberia but not before sewing precious jewels into their clothing in the hope that one day if released they won’t be penniless. One of the jewels is a beautiful Tourmaline stone, not worth much in money but priceless in its power of healing. She soon learns the power of this stone and hopes that with it in her possession can save her family from certain death. As the story unfolds Tatiana uncovers the truth behind the Tourmaline and that it once belonged to Rasputin the man that her mother entrusted her son to as the heir to the tsar and with failing health only Rasputin could make well again. But was it Rasputin that caused the Russian revolt and the fall of her family? Could Tatiana change the fate of her family with the help of this stone?

Now skip to present day and Augusta who is an overweight bullied teenager with an overbearing mother and a senile grandmother who happens to come across the beautiful stone in a run-down condemned church. The stones power of healing soon becomes apparent to Augusta and she hopes that with the power it possess she will be able to heal her ever worsening grandmother. However when her grandmother is in possession of the stone her dementia goes away and with startling clarity tells Augusta she knows more about the stone than Augusta originally thought. As Augusta tries to use the stone to aid her grandmother she realizes she is not the only one that knows of its power. Murder ensues and Augusta knows that it is only time before she or her grandmother are next.

The book is extremely well written, it does have a few typo’s though but nothing that detracts from the enjoyment. The character descriptions are excellent and the setting of the scenes very descriptive, you almost feel the cold for the Romanov family as they hide away in Siberia.

I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. A great read, not easily put down and suitable for all ages. A great ending to the book which makes you want more.

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