{"product_id":"watermark-the-truth-beneath-the-surface-paperback","title":"Watermark The truth beneath the surface - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSari Sikstrom\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Vela Ostofvold is a forensic librarian, a Sherlock Holmes of the book world. She interprets the physical accumulation of ephemera, inscriptions, and notations made by readers; which contributes to a secondary story independent from the authors' text. Vela's mother Olivia is a prominent opera star. Her father's identity is a mystery. On a visit to her mother's apartment in Rome, Vela and her best friend and fellow book enthusiast, Amelia, discover a suitcase jammed under the bed. It contains memorabilia of Olivia's career and the influence of her first voice coach Miss Penelope Arthur. Vela is captivated by a bundle of letters written by Miss Arthur during her assignment as a governess in India. Interwoven in the exotic travelogue of Maharajas and fire dancers in the desert, Vela finds clues to her paternity. Watermark the truth beneath the surface is a poignant tale of past loves, missed opportunities and true devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen I browse in my favorite second hand bookstore, I am not looking for the current best seller, award winner or the most eye-catching cover. I search for a well read book that has an inscription, marginalia, or ephemera; which creates a dynamic secondary story about the readers before me. Sari was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. She currently lives in Vancouver, BC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 30, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42716818997311,"sku":"9781497398740","price":14.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c69d9653880f2f2976f6f72cacbe3783.webp?v=1765076297","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/watermark-the-truth-beneath-the-surface-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}