Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
My teaser this week is from The Stolen Girl by Renita D’Silva
Blurb
For as long as thirteen-year-old Diya can remember, it’s always been just her and her mum, Vani. Despite never staying in one place long enough to call it home, with her mother by her side, Diya has never needed anything else. Then, in an instant, Diya’s fragile world is shattered. Her mother is arrested, accused of abducting Diya when she was a baby…
Vani has spent a lifetime looking over her shoulder, determined to make the best possible life for her daughter. Now she must fight for her child, re-opening the door to her childhood in India and the woman who was once as close to her as a sister.
Told through the eyes of Diya, Vani and Aarti, this is a heart-breaking story of friendship and betrayal, love and motherhood, which asks the question; how far would you go to protect your only child? NetGalley
My Teaser
I slam the door with a satisfying thud on her teary face and clatter down the stairs, the smell of burgers and overcooked rice, the faint yellow tang of urine, the reek of feet and angst trailing me. I hear our door open and close as she attempts to follow me, but she has no hope in hell of catching up. I hear her breath coming in laboured gasps and after a flight of stairs, I do not hear her at all.
Please share the link to your teaser in the comments below.
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Always like these !!
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Thank you 🙂
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Just be careful what you choose ….his output is , well, variable
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Sounds like a book that will make you think, what if?
My teaser is from Lyrebird Hill: http://writenotereviews.com/2014/09/09/teaser-tuesday-lyrebird-hill-by-anna-romer/
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It does, quite a shocking premise and so far well executed. Thank you so much for leaving your link 🙂
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Cleo – I’ve been hearing really interesting things about this one. And what a fascinating premise for a novel, too! I’ll be very keen to see what you think of it.
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I’ve read the previous two novels by this author and each was very good. Renita is very skilled at combining the two different cultures in a natural way. I think the premise of this one will lift this above the previous two books though, what a fantastic mystery!
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I have seen this around lately. Wondering if she took the girl to protect her, maybe?
Here is my tease – http://fuonlyknew.com/2014/09/09/teaser-tuesdays-80-unbroken-ties-by-m-latimer-ridley/
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I haven’t worked it out yet but the clues are building – it is a really good read. Thanks for leaving your link 🙂
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Oh, yes, I do want to know more! I love stories about families, especially those with secrets. Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.
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Thank you Laurel, I’m really enjoying it.
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Sounds good — I’d love to know more. Great teaser.
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Thank you Beth – it is proving to be a great read.
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Ooh fascinating premise! I think this would be something I’d enjoy; I’m curious to see your review! thanks for the teaser.
Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
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Thank you Lauren 🙂
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Oh goodness me! This one sounds burdensome…I think it’s the title and the book cover though….can’t help but feel like the child is in danger you know?
Here’s mine 🙂
The Book Thief | Markus Zusak
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I’m enjoying it, as far as I can tell it is more about the choices made and of course the wonderful contrast in English and Indian culture. Thanks for leaving your link 🙂
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Sounds frought with angst. I hope you enjo(ed) it! Mine: Emma
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Yes it is a little angsty but very well written – so far so good 🙂 Thanks for leaving your link.
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That sounds heart-rending.
Mine this week is from A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly.http://wp.me/pZnGI-cB
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It is very much a book about mothers and their daughters with a fair bit of heartache thrown in so far – great though! Thanks for leaving your link 🙂
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Another frightningly (I’m making up words) real one!! Has my interest peaked!
Here is mine today:
http://mydogearedpurpose.com/2014/09/09/teaser-tuesday-september-9th-and-update/
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🙂 Thank you for leaving your link!
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That sounds really intriguing! Love the teaser! Thanks for visiting my Teaser. 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Amazing description in your Teaser. I’m adding this book to my TBR list.
Here’s the link to my Tuesday post: Retirement Can Be Murder.
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Thank you Sandra, all Renita’s books have been good but this one really has me hooked. Thanks for leaving your link 🙂
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Great teaser. Who could stop reading after that last sentence?
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Thank you for visiting Margot. 🙂
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This one is new to me but sounds so interesting! I will have to check this one out!
Missie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
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Thank you for visiting. Renita D’Silva writes great books often split between India and England.
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This sounds so sad!! I don’t think I’d be able to make it through this one, but I hope you like it!
My Teaser.
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Thanks for leaving your link 🙂
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I love the descriptions in the teaser, though I have to agree with 1kerrydonnell, it does sound a bit sad! Thanks for sharing!
Here are my teasers if you’re interested (:
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Thank you for leaving your link…I like a story with a bit of mystery and there’s always a chance the end will be uplifting after the sadder parts.
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I’ve never heard of this author before but this story sounds quite intriguing. Hope you’re enjoying it and thank you for visiting my blog.
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You are very welcome – thanks for coming to visit me 🙂
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I’m not sure where the teaser fits in, but that blurb makes me want to read more!
Thanks for having stopped by my blog!
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Ah thank you for visiting back. The teaser was taken from right near the beginning of the book and features a teenage strop between Diya and the woman she knows as her Mother – Vani
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