| 09/14/05 |
“...a delightful novel” “...portraying a society through the eyes-–and the nose, ears and instincts of a dog provides a remarkably broad reportage style.” “A new view of history imbued with a sly humor...” |
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Viki Volk, Staff Writer, Calvert Recorder, Prince Frederick, MD
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| 09/19/05 |
“...a captivating account of politics and intrigue in Imperial China and the perils of the Silk Road.” “...the canine heroine charmed me…A real gem of a book!” |
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Rachel Bethany, NY |
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| 09/27/05 |
“...well-written, a welcome change from books where authors display little imagination or vocabulary.” |
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Harvey “Bud” Cox, criminal affairs specialist and former prison warden,
Texas
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| 09/30/05 |
“...a really grand tale of the adventures of a pug pup…” "...extremely well-crafted background and characters.” “...already waiting for the next one.” |
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Jane Earley, adventure and historical fiction fan, and dog lover,
Alexandria, VA
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| 10/05/05 |
I haven’t enjoyed a novel so much in years. It combines a lot of knowledge and much imagination...” |
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Dwain Parrack, Curator, Roland Towers Library, Baltimore, MD |
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| 10/07/05 |
“Not only an extremely entertaining bit of unique fiction, the characters are also well-developed and the historical aspects professionally researched. A great first work by the author...Disney ought to make a movie out of this enchanting tale!” |
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Andrew Stoler, Executive Director,
Institute for International Business,
Economics & Law, University of Adelaide, Australia |
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| 10/14/05 |
“...well-written, entertaining, and truly original.” “Great presentation of court intrigues in Imperial China and a fun adventure story, especially the travels on the treacherous Silk Road.” “I look forward to Book 2.” |
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Gordana Earp, Treasury official,
Virginia |
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| 10/18/05 |
“A shimmering dream of a story.” “Readers should be intrigued by the well-researched historical detail, lush Imperial Chinese Court settings, and equally lush language.” “Creative it is. A great find!” |
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Juliet Bender, high-ranking Department of Commerce official, Washington, DC |
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| 10/25/05 |
“A captivating saga of ancient China.” “A truly inspired first novel. The author’s ability to mix history, politics, nature and imagination into one carefully carfted story is impressive. I enjoyed it from beginning to end!” |
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Ann, California |
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| 11/09/05 |
"...through the eyes of the Chinese pug, one...enters into the den of concubines and eunuchs virtually unnoticed." "The reader is taken on a rich journey through times past ...with deeply intense characters." |
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Barb, Virginia |
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| 07/01/06 |
"Most pug owners will find Xiao's [the pug's] antics amusing." |
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Sheila Kessler, Pug Talk, July/August 2006 issue |
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| 07/01/06 |
"If you're a dog lover who enjoys historical fiction, you'll enjoy this novel... Well-researched historical details and beautifully researched settings give the tale of intrigue a lush feel... Fetch, sit, and read!"
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San Diego Pets, August 2006 Issue |
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