The Marsh King's Daughter

from tamidale

The Marsh King's Daughter is a gritty thriller about Helena, the daughter of young kidnap victim who was held for over 12 years in a remote cabin. Helena grew up with her frightened and abused mother and her psychotic father. At some point, Helena and her mother manage to get away and the father ...

from Carol420

The book excels on a couple of counts. First, the author creates suspense by alternating chapters between the past and present. Sometimes that is a little confusing but in this case it works very well. Secondly, the characters are excellent...especially Helen. As she learns more about her parents...

from linda.marsheells

I have to admit that the name alone was part of the attraction, despite that idiocy, i loved this book......one of the best i've read in a while! Dionne has created a unique, breath-holding novel. Helena grew up in the marshy wilderness of the upper peninsula of Michigan, she knows no other life....

from bayleaf

The Marsh King's Daughter is a wilderness "Room," but uniquely its own. This book kept me riveted to its story, terrified and intrigued. Helena, particularly as a child, is a well-drawn character, and an unforgettable one. I really loved this book and won't hesitate to recommend it.

from Cherylk

Warning: Be prepared to lose all track of time immersing yourself in this exceptional read! Author, Karen Dionne took me on a journey. Instantly, I shared a connection with Helena and her father aka "The Marsh King". This book was equally balanced between the past and the present. The flow from t...