The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges - ISBN: 9781035009213
Hardcover
A magical dolls’ house links lonely hearts across time and worlds.

The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone

One of the most enchanting and magical stories you'll read all year

$57.94

  • Hardcover

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    14 November 2023

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Summary

Audrey Burges’ The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone is a charming and magical debut novel, with a love story at its heart, woven across multiple periods and perspectives, about a mystical dolls’ house.

Once upon a time there was a house …

From her attic in the Arizona mountains, thirty-four-year-old recluse Myra Malone blogs about a miniature mansion—a dolls’ house—which captivates thousands of readers worldwide. Myra herself is tethered to the Mansion by a strange ma…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781035009213
ISBN-10:1035009218
Author:Audrey Burges
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Imprint:Macmillan
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:14 November 2023
Weight:540g
Dimensions:38mm x 161mm x 240mm
Audience Age:18
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The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges - ISBN: 9781035009213
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

Lively, stylish, and full of heart. The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone is decorated with gorgeous wordsmithery and magical trimmings, and I loved every minute spent inside. – Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Other Birds
[It is] a mystical, poignant tale about loneliness, loss and love. * Woman’s Own *
The Miniscule Mansion of Myra Malone is a mystery, a family drama and a love story, with a touch of the paranormal adding an extra thread of curiosity to the intergenerational tale. * Culturefly *
At its beautifully oh-so different heart, The Minuscule Mansion is a fabulously warming feel-good debut novel. The magic realism of this story adds strength and vibrancy, I had absolutely no hesitation in falling headlong into this tale … a quirky and joy filled read we recommend with heart and soul. * LoveReading.com *
A cosy, old-fashioned yet highly original romance to bring a bit of sunshine into these grey, sodden ‘summer’ days. – Anne Cunningham * Meath Chronicle *
Absolutely charming and haunting in equal measures, a beautifully written love story – Taleen Voskuni, author of Sorry, Bro
A generous, big-hearted reprieve from our ever-more-troubling reality; a modern fairy tale … Audrey Burges is a storyteller of warmth, wit, and stunning originality. – Katie Gutierrez, bestselling author of More Than You’ll Ever Know
A refreshing and unique entry into the genre of mystical realism. Perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen and for all book lovers searching for a fantastic read. – Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of The Shop on Royal Street
Love, loss, and loneliness: this book explores it all, with Burges’ characteristic humour and care. – Rachel Mans McKenny, award-winning author of The Butterfly Effect
A poignant, beautiful debut filled with magic, fate and redemption – Rachel Linden, author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie
This well-written novel with heart-warming characters is perfect for fans of magical realism by the likes of Sarah Addison Allen and Isabel Allende. * Library Journal *
Sparkling and unforgettable * The Nerd Daily *
Burges creates a magical, unique world, and her characters are incredibly lovable … Perfect for readers who long to escape into a world of magic and romance. * Kirkus *
This creative, engaging debut weaves together an unusual family legacy, a romance between two lonely souls, and a touch of magic … * Booklist *
Charmingly combines threads of magic, whimsy, romance, grief and loss in a debut novel of great feeling … This captivating novel of miniature furniture and big themes braids strong friendships, romance, family ties and the importance of stepping outside of one’s comfort zone. * Shelf Awareness *
Audrey Burges’ bewitching tale reminds us that we all need a refuge from the real world sometimes. * WI Life *

About The Author

Audrey Burges

Audrey Burges writes novels, humour, satire and essays in Richmond, Virginia. She has stories published or forthcoming in McSweeney’s, Cease, Cows, Into the Void, Human Parts, Empty Mirror, The Belladonna, Slackjaw, and Points in Case. When Audrey isn’t writing, she’s being tolerated by her two rambunctious children and very patient husband.

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