20,021 words. Need I say more? 
Actually, yes. Matthew Pearl has a new book out! I literally danced when I found The Last Dickens in Barnes and Noble. Sadly, I couldn’t buy it at the time. 
Once I get my hands on it though, I’ll be sure to post a review. Hmm. Maybe I should go back and post reviews of his first two books, The Dante Club and The Poe Shadow. He is one of the few authors whose books I buy before reading or even reading reviews. I liked his first one best, but the Shadow was still very good.
Hey dearie, sorry for the long silence. Life has picked up for me a bit lately. I did get your email. Sorry for not joining the forum, but I have a couple of projects I am working on at the moment. I will try and remember to open my IM program so we can catch up sometime.
Thank you so much for your comment!
I really believe God is calling me to this ministry, and was so encouraged to receive your input. Thank you.
I saw that book at Costco, and was very tempted to buy it! Now that I have a reliable review of the writer, I think I will buy it.