Little Follies

A Mystery at the Millennium

By: Carolyn Korsmeyer

Narrated by: Monica M. Wemitt

A visit to Krakow intended to test a new relationship turns out to be fraught with danger when two Americans encounter a man pursuing a dark ambition in the waning months of the last millennium.

Adam Kasper is a historian delving into the archives of an old museum; traveling with him is Joan Templeton, a journalist. Although they have come to Poland together in hopes that their new romance might flourish, Adam's work is all-consuming, and Joan finds better company with Rudy Vander Lage, a lecturer at the university who is coping with widowhood. By chance, they cross paths with Pawel Radincki, a man of unstable mind who hopes to transform his life by means both criminal and occult.

Adam's obsession with his research leads him to commit a serious breach of academic protocol. Although their relationship is disintegrating, Joan decides to help him with a bold and risky plan, and she enlists the aid of Rudy. Neither realizes that the risks they take will stymie Pawel's plans and put Joan's life in danger. Theft, murder, and magic propel the plot, which reaches a climax at the turn of the millennium, when relationships are realigned and follies laid bare.

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Critic reviews

"This magical eastern European crime caper is filled with crackling romantic suspense, priceless artifacts, stoic philosophy and a truly stunning character arc." -BestThrillers.com

"A skilled and riveting read from start to finish, Little Follies: A Mystery at the Millennium showcases author Carolyn Korsmeyer's genuine flair for originality and the kind of narrative driven storytelling style that will have special appeal for readers with an interest in international crime thrillers." - Midwest Book Review

Intriguing novel of art, passion & theft. Beautifully read by Monica M Wemitt

Absolutely beautifully written! And the narration by Monica Wemitt is perfection! The twists and turns of the story, descriptions of the art, the museums, the beauty of the town wonderfully told. I could picture the institutions, the bridges and the anxiety in their risky (& dangerous) situations. Plots of historical significance, the characters lives, motivations, and their own passions beautifully told and developed. I truly enjoyed the descriptions of the town, the museums and libraries and the dynamics of the friends and colleagues, as well as all of the characters of this intriguing drama … What a wonderful book! I I highly recommend this novel! Congratulations to the Author and the Narrator!