The Aviary, (Paperback)

from Shadowrose96

The Aviary is a mystery novel with a very interesting and original twist. We are introduced to the main character, Clara, who is a willful young girl with the urge to find something more then her sheltered life in the Glendoveer mansion. However when the elderly mistress of the house chooses to s...

from Inky_Fingers

This is a tough one to rate. I really like the characters, the relationships, and the way the author commits to making each moment in the story live. The 19th century setting is very believable. But the fantasy element seems tentative, almost as though the author is afraid of it, and I do wonder ...

from ALelliott

For readers: Aviary (n): a large cage or house or enclosure where birds are kept. Clara Dooley lives with her mother, housekeeper, and old Mrs. Glendoveer in a large mansion. Kept inside by poor health, Clara dreams of making a real friend and being able to go to school, but is mostly content wit...

from The_Hibernator

Clara Dooley has lived her whole life in the decrepit Glendoveer mansion, where her mother is the care-taker of the elderly Mrs Glendoveer. Clara's mother keeps her hidden away from the outside world, claiming that Clara's health is fragile. At 12, Clara has come to an age where she wants to test...

from alaina.loescher

This book was wonderful. At first, I was off put by the time period that the story takes places. I am not usually a fan of historical fantasy, but this book was really well done. All of the characters speak in the way of the time period and there are no anachronisms, making the setting wonderfull...