The Lace Reader
About this book
The Lace Reader (2006) is a novel by Brunonia Barry. The novel is set in Salem, Massachusetts, the American town famous for the Salem witch trials. A crucial plot device is the Ipswich lace that the protagonist's family would make. The novel came to be well known for its unusual route to mainstream publishing. Originally self-published by the author it became a local success story, got rave reviews in many places including Publishers Weekly, and was eventually picked up by the US branch of HarperCollins in a multimillion-dollar deal.
Reader Profile
3.5/5 · 29555 readers · 393 pages · ≈ 7 h 17 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Lace Reader?
About ≈ 7 h 17 m — 393 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Lace Reader?
393 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Lace Reader?
It sits on the Thriller, Mystery, Fiction shelves.
Is The Lace Reader in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Lace Reader?
The main characters include Towner Whitney.
Where does The Lace Reader take place?
It is set in Salem (Mass.), Salem, Massachusetts.
Who wrote The Lace Reader?
Brunonia Barry.