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Regarding Anna Kindle Edition

4.0 out of 5 stars 5,788 ratings

"Regarding Anna" is Awesome Indies Approved and has been honored with the BRAG Medallion.

Things that happen to you in the past can mold you into someone you’re not.

Grace discovers a box in her parents’ attic that contains enough suspicious items to cause her to believe that the people she had called Mom and Dad her whole life may not have been her real parents.
After recovering from the shock of her parents’ deaths, Grace Lindroth is tormented by the uncertainty of her identity and begins an arduous search for answers. When certain clues draw her to a boardinghouse once owned by Anna Vargas, she becomes convinced that Anna was her real mother. She believes the boardinghouse walls have been harboring vital secrets for years, but when she meets up with the cantankerous old woman who had bought the place after Anna’s death, she questions whether she’ll ever be able to peel back all the layers surrounding her parentage.
The lies and deceit that Grace unearths in her pursuit to validate her identity are shocking, complicated, and not all buried in the past. Does this force Grace to back down, or just heighten her determination uncover the whole truth?

What others are saying about "Regarding Anna"

"For a fun, fascinating, and somewhat unpredictable mystery, look no further. Don't be surprised if you have a hard time putting this novel down!" --The San Francisco Book Review (5/5 stars)

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About the Author

Florence Osmund grew up in an old Victorian home in Illinois, complete with a coach house—the same house she used as inspiration for her first two books. Following a satisfying career working in large corporations, she retired to write novels. “I garner inspiration for my books by observing and listening to ordinary people,” she says. “Then I let my imagination dig deeper until a higher concept is reached.” Osmund currently resides on a small lake in northern Illinois where she continues to write novels. Visit her website at http://www.florenceosmund.com Like her on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/FlorenceOsmundBooks Tweet her at https://www.twitter.com/FlorenceOsmund

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00U2NFZB4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Florence Osmund
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 26 Feb. 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 273 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0991518531
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 5,788 ratings

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After a long career working in corporate America, Florence Osmund retired to write novels.

"I strive to craft stories that contain thought-provoking plots, and characters with depth and complexity--particularly ones that challenge readers to survey their own values," Osmund states.

As an author who likes to help new and aspiring writers get started, Florence wrote a book titled "How to Write, Publish, and Promote a Novel." Her website also offers substantial advice on crafting stories, getting self-published, promoting books, and more.

Osmund currently resides on a serene lake in northern Illinois where she is working on her next novel.

Website: http://www.florenceosmund.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FlorenceOsmundBooks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlorenceOsmund

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/florenceosmund

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8800692-florence-osmund

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FLORENCE OSMUND'S BOOKS:

THE RING

Author Florence Osmund has crafted a compelling and emotive work of fiction with plenty of clever twists, intense pacing, and realistic dramatic scene-play to offer its readers. One of the features which I found particularly impressive about this piece was the realism that Osmund brings to her characters in their speech and thought presentation, as well as the descriptive details that underpin the choices they make and what they’re going through. The unraveling plot of the tale itself is exciting and intriguing, but so are Jessivel and Paige as women in their own right, which makes the reading experience feel all the more atmospheric. The dialogue was also highly effective, serving to display the unique traits of the characters whilst moving the plot forward in a natural way. Overall, I would highly recommend The Ring to fans of tense emotional dramas, cinematic and emotive writing styles, and for readers of accomplished literary fiction everywhere.

--Readers' Favorite Book Reviews

NINETEEN HUNDRED DAYS

This story was compelling for a number of reasons. Florence Osmund has done an amazing job of building the scenarios that rushed through this young boy’s head and getting the reader to become invested in the two characters and, more importantly, in their survival. This story pulls at the heartstrings but it is very much character-driven as the author allows us into the center of the dilemmas faced by Ben as he seeks to be the “adult” in the situation.

--Readers' Favorite Book Reviews

THEY CALLED ME MARGARET

An enjoyable read for those lazy summer afternoons and low-key winter nights. The chapters fly by as the plots are followed to the final, unusual reveal.

--Windy City Reviews

LIVING WITH MARKUS

I loved LIVING WITH MARKUS. The characters, even the young boys, are complicated and believable, and the plot’s complexity allows the reader to see the characters from a myriad of angles.

--Windy City Reviews

REGARDING ANNA is an intelligent read, with a lot of heart and a dose of humor. Osmund is a master at weaving complicated, unexpected plot developments and twists and turns that readers just don't see coming.

--Barbara J. Dzikowski, Amazon Reviewer

RED CLOVER is a beautiful moving story that gently absorbs you into the lives of the characters.

--Charlotte Foreman, BestChickLit.com

DAUGHTERS. Civil rights, gender roles, and political postures are carefully, realistically, and sensitively present in this story.

--Pens and Needles

THE COACH HOUSE is a superbly written book that will leave the reader thinking about relationships, adversity, independence and growth, and prejudices.

--Mary Crocco, Book Reviewer

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Customers enjoy the book's intricate plot twists and lots of surprises, describing it as a thrilling heart-warming story that's easy to read. They appreciate the wonderful characters and find the writing style well-crafted, with one customer noting it's well-researched. The book receives positive feedback for being a page turner, though several customers mention it lacks pace.

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Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, praising its intricate plot twists and lots of surprises.

"Great story telling. Sad when the story ended as I wanted more. Page turner. Great description and characters. Good read" Read more

"...It has a few different stories running through it, so you need to put in a bit of effort, but it is well worth it...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. The author is always a step ahead with the plot which climaxes at the end of the book in twists and turns that have been..." Read more

"...Poignant and thoughtful, a heart-warming tale. One that keeps you engrossed to the very end." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a wonderful and gripping read.

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"...through it, so you need to put in a bit of effort, but it is well worth it...." Read more

"A good read although a little slow at times. Keeps you thinking though, right to the very end. Gracie is a lovely character who tells her story well" Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the likeable heroine and another describing the protagonist as an extraordinary lady.

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"...I really fell in love with the main characters. The writer made me hold my breath. Lots of 'OMG!' Moments." Read more

"...Keeps you thinking though, right to the very end. Gracie is a lovely character who tells her story well" Read more

"Enjoyed story, characters and sentiments on top of an impressive investigative storyline. Think this author is one to watch...." Read more

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"...Sad when the story ended as I wanted more. Page turner. Great description and characters. Good read" Read more

"Took this book on holiday as a light read, I couldn't put it down. I really fell in love with the main characters. The writer made me hold my breath...." Read more

"I liked the writing style. The plot was interesting. It kept my attention but was s bit drawn out. Characters interesting and well drawn." Read more

"...But I prefer good writing with depth and have now started another book by Kate Atkinson, which is,to me, far more satisfying." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2017
    Great story telling. Sad when the story ended as I wanted more. Page turner. Great description and characters. Good read
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 April 2016
    Took this book on holiday as a light read, I couldn't put it down. I really fell in love with the main characters. The writer made me hold my breath. Lots of 'OMG!' Moments.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 November 2015
    Goodness me what an odd book, and what a lot of it there is. The plot - the search to determine whether Anna is her mother - is complicated but episodic. I get the impression that the author had a lot of different bits which she kept cutting up and shuffling about. The result is rather jerky, and lacks pace. It seems to start in the middle and it takes a while to figure out what is going on.

    I did keep reading as I wanted to find out how the mystery panned out, so to be fair the overall story held my interest, even though I kept getting the impression I was reading the same bit over and over again. Alas the ending is the most awful tosh, leaving this reader disappointed and annoyed that I had wasted so much time on a book that really didn't go anywhere.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 August 2016
    i do like to find a book that is a bit different from the usual modern mystery/thriller type offerings, and this is one of those. It has a few different stories running through it, so you need to put in a bit of effort, but it is well worth it. A couple of clever twists, and I had just about solved it all when the truth came out. I would recommend.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 May 2017
    A good read although a little slow at times. Keeps you thinking though, right to the very end. Gracie is a lovely character who tells her story well
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 May 2017
    I really enjoyed this book. The author is always a step ahead with the plot which climaxes at the end of the book in twists and turns that have been cleverly engineered. I was so keen to find out'what happens next' that I've been sitting here for the past hour an a half when I should have been cleaning my house!!
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 March 2016
    A light hearted story about a PI whose main case is her own to try and trace her roots. Having lost her parents years before in a tragic accident- she sets out to find out who she is.
    Was it an accident? Who was her mother? Not the one she thought. Who was the man she shared an office with? Not the man she thought he was.
    Gracie finds more than facts in this tale of the twists that life can take, and that there is good in most people. A very good friend is found in the most unlikely of circumstances.
    Poignant and thoughtful, a heart-warming tale. One that keeps you engrossed to the very end.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 December 2015
    Like other reviewers, I found this book, the story of a young lady who got her private investigators' licence in order to find out who her real mother was, very convoluted with many strings throughout, and loose ends left behind at the end. It wasn't hard to guess how the story would pan out in most respects, but the tale was rather hard to credit in many places. I think the author had the ideas, wrote them down and then 'embroidered' them before cobbling the whole together. A few things stretched the imagination beyond belief- severe spina bifida not noticed at birth, feeling sorry for the man who killed her parents and treated her very badly indeed.?? All that money from the Irish sweepstake she wouldn't spend but did nothing to trace the relatives of the original owner? It was in many ways a strange book but I did finish it and the spelling and grammar for the most part , were fine -she had a good proof-reader - even if her editor didn't get her to tighten the storyline as it badly needed some attention! Wouldn't bother with anything else by this author.
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  • Sandyclaus
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great easy read
    Reviewed in Canada on 21 May 2015
    The premise was different but believable. Who could not love Gracie...wanted more on her new life & where that would take her. Well done!
  • E. Boeker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read
    Reviewed in Germany on 22 May 2020
    When i started, i did not know what to expect. The more I read, the more I wanted it to carry on. The Resolution to the puzzle was unexpected at times, but believable. A worthwhile read!
  • Meg
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely read!
    Reviewed in India on 30 April 2017
    This is an extraordinary tale of lost and found love, family and friends. It's not easy to put it down. All the twists and turns keep you guessing till the end. I loved it and would recommend it to anyone who loves to read about how different people /situations /past can affect your future. This story will touch your heart. I Liked the way the characters are portrayed, they aren't entirely black or white and there is a strong reason for their behaviour. The plot is tightly bound, without any loose ends.
  • BOOKLOVER
    5.0 out of 5 stars great find
    Reviewed in the United States on 23 April 2017
    Excellent story, well-written, best read of 2017 so far. I read a great deal, and was ambivalent about this choice even after reading the beginning pages, yet something drew me to continue. I'd forgotten that many of my favorite books have started a bit slow or uninteresting, not grabbing me by my throat, hooked by what turned out to be forgettable stories. While I knew what would be discovered, it was like enjoying watching someone paint a picture knowing the outcome as paint is swept upon a canvas or a knitter turns yarn into the garment seen in a photo. I only wish more authors were as good at their craft. My only criticism is that the epilogue was a bit anti-climatic and unlike the rest of the book a little more preachy/political than the rest of the book. But like someone dressing their firstborn, the infant girl with the too big bow, it's forgivable. I recommend this book and look forward to more of this author's work.
  • Paola B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Colpi di scena senza fine
    Reviewed in Italy on 24 April 2015
    E' una storia che lascia senza fiato, che ho letto quasi senza interruzione, perché ti tiene incollata al kindle e il finale è, per me, assolutamente imprevedibile.
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