Lauren Belfer

Author of City of Light

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Includes the names: Lauren Belfer, L. Belfer, (Author)

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City of Light (1999) 998 copies

A Fierce Radiance (2010) 479 copies

And After the Fire (2016) 235 copies

Ashton Hall (2022) 160 copies

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Canonical name: Belfer, Lauren
Gender: female
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, USA
Places of residence: Buffalo, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
Education: Columbia University (M.F.A.)
Occupations: novelist

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Lauren Belfer: City of Light in Historical Mysteries (August 2006)

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City of light by Lauren Belfer

I really enjoyed the book at the start, but felt it lost some momentum. It may be that it just was t what I had expected. I was looking for a historical mystery and it was more of a feminist study. I dislike when people attribute horrific deeds to people who are dead and cannot defend themselves. What we know for sure about Cleveland might stand, but how he is portrayed here....
Anyway some nice tidbits of area history, an overall interesting if, for my taste, too tragic, story

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cspiwak | 32 other reviews | Mar 6, 2024 |

City of Light by Lauren Belfer

A fine novel, richly deserving of all the accolades it has received.

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Mark_Feltskog | 32 other reviews | Dec 23, 2023 |

City of light by Lauren Belfer

Enjoyable story, not only about the building of the new Niagra falls power station, the racism and sexism dealt towards people, but also a detective story surrounding the deaths of several of those involved in the power station

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nordie | 32 other reviews | Oct 14, 2023 |

Ashton Hall: A Novel by Lauren Belfer

Hannah and her son, Nicky, have decided to move to Cambridge, England for the summer. Hannah’s uncle is ill and she is hoping to escape her failing marriage and help take care of him. But, not long after they arrive, Nicky finds a skeleton in a secret area of Ashton Hall. This leads to many questions and unanswered mysteries.

Hannah is a character that frustrated me in places. I wanted her to be tougher and stand up for herself more. This is a minor irritation because this whole story had me captivated. I love the history that unfolded and the family drama….Lord have mercy at the secrets! From her husband, uncle and everywhere Hannah turns…SECRETS!

Y’all! I love a house with hidden passageways and mysteries to discover and this house, Ashton Hall, did not disappoint. Add in the characters and all their covert drama…and you have a pretty, dang good read!

Need a wonderful, historical mystery with a fabulous house as the setting…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the author for a honest review.… (more)

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fredreeca | 14 other reviews | Jun 29, 2023 |

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