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In this twisting time-travel thriller, a woman faints on the eve of her wedding—and awakens at the turn of the century in her grandmother’s body . . .
 
The night before she is supposed to get married, Shay Garrett has no idea that a glimpse into her grandmother’s antique Chinese mirror will completely transform her seemingly ordinary life. But after a bizarre blackout, she wakes up to find herself in the same house—but in the year 1900. Even stranger, she realizes she is now living in the body of her grandmother, Brandy McCabe, as a young woman. Meanwhile, Brandy, having looked into the same mirror, awakens in Shay’s body in the present day—and discovers herself pregnant.
 
As Rachael—the woman who links these two generations, mother to one and daughter to another—weaves back and forth between two time periods, this imaginative thriller explores questions of family, identity, and love. Courageous, compassionate Shay finds herself fighting against the confines of a society still decades away from women’s liberation, while Brandy struggles to adapt to the modern world she has suddenly been thrust into. The truth behind this inexplicable turn of events is more complex than either woman can imagine—and The Mirror is a tribute to the triumph of the female spirit, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

“What happens will surprise you. In the meantime, settle down for a good read.” —The Denver Post

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“A fascinating tale of the occult . . . This is a most unusual novel with a highly entertaining premise cleverly worked out.” —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 
“Highly imaginative.” —The Pittsburgh Press
 
“The humor, the intriguing fascination about what is going to happen, and the characters keep the reader turning pages. . . . What happens will surprise you. In the meantime, settle down for a good read.” —The Denver Post

About the Author

Marlys Millhiser was an American author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. Born in Charles City, Iowa, Millhiser originally worked as a high school teacher. She served as a regional vice president of the Mystery Writers of America and was best known for her novel The Mirror and for the Charlie Greene Mysteries

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Granny5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Could Ms Millhiser have experienced time travel herself? Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016 I''ve been hooked on time travel books ever since reading Jack Finney''s "Time and Again" which I consider a very hard act to follow. Time travel as a genre has more than its share of ho-hum books by authors who follow a formula, shallow plots, and some are so... See more I''ve been hooked on time travel books ever since reading Jack Finney''s "Time and Again" which I consider a very hard act to follow. Time travel as a genre has more than its share of ho-hum books by authors who follow a formula, shallow plots, and some are so predictable it''s laughable. But Marlys Millhiser writes so convincingly of the past and her lyrical descriptions are so vivid, it''s hard to believe she hasn''t experienced time travel herself. Even the impressions of 1978 to a young Victorian girl seem amazingly authentic and perceptive. There are a few incidents of violence and horror but nothing to be greatly disturbing. The sexual content is not graphic and is told for the sake of the story so I was not offended. I found this a page-turner to the end and look forward to reading more by Marlys Millhiser. 45 people found this helpful Helpful Report Amazon Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Good read! Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2017 In California, my mom handed me this book. I was 14,She told me I would love it. She was right. In my 20''s my mom and I were discussing books that we both read and the mirror was brought up. We couldn''t remember who the author was but she wanted to read it again. We... See more In California, my mom handed me this book. I was 14,She told me I would love it. She was right. In my 20''s my mom and I were discussing books that we both read and the mirror was brought up. We couldn''t remember who the author was but she wanted to read it again. We searched but couldn''t find the right one . The small town we moved to in Kansas 1950 was the population, had it. So she read it then I read it. In 2007 my mom wanted to find the book again but no library around here carried it. In2012 my mom passed away, but I never quit looking. So I read books now on a kindle and two days ago I thought of this book and searched for titles With the word mirror in it , man there are thousands of them. And came across it so I purchased it. So I dedicate your book to my mother''s memory and her love of reading. So thank you. Linda 62 people found this helpful Helpful Report D. Safir5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase A magnificent time travel book, and so much more, right up there with Finney''s Time and Again. Read it!!! Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017 I don''t know what to say except that this is one of the best books I''ve read on Kindle, and maybe one of the best books I''ve ever read. I purchased it (apparently at a great discount at $1.99) as it was billed a horror novel. I would not call it that at all. There are... See more I don''t know what to say except that this is one of the best books I''ve read on Kindle, and maybe one of the best books I''ve ever read. I purchased it (apparently at a great discount at $1.99) as it was billed a horror novel. I would not call it that at all. There are some unexplained deaths in the book and a supernatural plot, but not real horror. It turned out to be much more than that. It is a time travel book, in the vein of Jack Finney''s famous "Time and Again," the difference being that Finney''s book also had a murder mystery plot, while this one doesn''t. But it resembles it in that not only are we transported back in time, but the author has obviously done extensive research (she was a history major) into the times and places in the book, namely the Boulder, Colorado area around the turn of the twentieth century. The supernatural and time travel elements are definitely intriguing, but the characterizations, the writing style and the beautiful exposition of the life and times we''re taken to are a wonder I''ve rarely seen. Not surprising that this book was a sensation when it came out in 1979, and was the most stolen book in libraries as the time. I will not say much about the plot (which is as fascinating as the period piece), as that has been detailed extensively, already. You will be totally involved in the characters and will not want to put this book down until you find out what happens to them. I almost wish there was more of it. I definitely recommend this book. 53 people found this helpful Helpful Report Atlanta Reader5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase A page turner Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020 This is not your typical time travel novel, although two young women do travel through time – one backward and one forward. Thanks to a mirror that can only be described as evil, Shay and her 98 year old grandmother, Brandy, swap bodies. Shay is thus thrown back to the... See more This is not your typical time travel novel, although two young women do travel through time – one backward and one forward. Thanks to a mirror that can only be described as evil, Shay and her 98 year old grandmother, Brandy, swap bodies. Shay is thus thrown back to the night before her grandmother is set to be married, and Brandy finds herself in her granddaughter’s body the night before she is supposed to tie the knot.

But a whimsical story this is not. Neither is it a romance. Both young women are trapped in time periods they don’t understand, finding it nearly impossible to fit in.

This reminds me of a dark fairy tale for adults. I found it to be a well-written page turner. One person found this helpful Helpful Report Victoria5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase I loved this book so many years ago! Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2020 I read this book MANY years ago at my hometown library & loved it. I’d tried to find it over the years, but I guess it went out of print. The ending is different from how I remembered it, but I’m so glad to have found it again. Thank you! One person found this helpful Helpful Report vegaslady5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase I have always loved well-written time travel books Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2017 I purchased the hardcover of "The Mirror'' in the late 1970''s. I am an avid reader of most genres and read both fact and fiction. I have always loved well-written time travel books. This was a standout, to me. I believe I''ve reread this almost once a year since then... See more I purchased the hardcover of "The Mirror'' in the late 1970''s. I am an avid reader of most genres and read both fact and fiction. I have always loved well-written time travel books. This was a standout, to me. I believe I''ve reread this almost once a year since then - and never tire of it. Ms. Milhiser wrote another book, "Nightmare Country" that is almost, but not quite as good as this one. I did try most of her other titles because of these two (especially The Mirror), but none came close. I''ve worn out my hardcover so purchased a keeper on my Kindle! One person found this helpful Helpful Report michi5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase I didn''t like the ending but then Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2016 You may think you''ve read something similar, but you probably haven''t. Two women''s lives, a dying grandmother, and a young woman on her wedding day, are switched due to a scary mirror. The historic detail is very well done, as well as incorporating the thinking of the... See more You may think you''ve read something similar, but you probably haven''t. Two women''s lives, a dying grandmother, and a young woman on her wedding day, are switched due to a scary mirror. The historic detail is very well done, as well as incorporating the thinking of the women in a different era. It was very interesting. I didn''t like the ending but then...I can see where there was no where else to go with it as she made the whole story very realistic considering. Also interesting to watch how the situations effected everyone''s life around them. I recommend it as a good read because it''s so interesting. One person found this helpful Helpful Report Mayra I. Roman5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase I would say more like sci fi Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017 I read this book in High School,, then recently I shared it with my book club and they all read it. This was a unique story for the time that it was written and you can even see ideas from this book that were passed on to more updated stories. I saw that it was classified... See more I read this book in High School,, then recently I shared it with my book club and they all read it. This was a unique story for the time that it was written and you can even see ideas from this book that were passed on to more updated stories. I saw that it was classified as horror, but I did not really think it fits in that category, I would say more like sci fi. I really loved the book when I first red it and I enjoyed It greatly on my 2nd read about 30 years later. 2 people found this helpful Helpful Report

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Meesha1.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Disappointing Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2016 I''ve been looking forward to reading this, although at the same time, there was something about it that continuously put me off. I was never "in the mood" for reading so it has sat on my shelf for the past two years since I purchased it. I finally thought I was in...See moreI''ve been looking forward to reading this, although at the same time, there was something about it that continuously put me off. I was never "in the mood" for reading so it has sat on my shelf for the past two years since I purchased it. I finally thought I was in the mood for it and read the glowing reviews about it. I was almost put off by her first couple of pages. The author wanted to find numerous ways to over describe the simplest of things. "The Gingerbread House sat sullenly in the downpour. Water gurgled in its eaves trough, cascaded from its peaks and false turrets, dripped from lacy trim bordering porches and railings and overhangs." Yes, it''s a downpour. We can picture that ourselves, thank you. When you''re noticing the over description, you really know that your full attention is not on the book. I spent an early September afternoon in the sunshine and struggled to get to page 84. For a book that is a little under 300 pages long, I was expecting to get a fair chunk of it read. There''s also something missing from the characters, something that I can''t quite put my finger on. I also wanted to find out what happened to Brandy going into Shay''s body, but we had to deal with Shay (in Brandy''s body) being a little brat first. From other reviews, Brandy going into the future is not the best, but I would have liked to have seen alternating chapters between the two women''s experiences. This book was initially very hard to come by, and it''s potentially out of print or rare, as I paid £12 back in March 2014. I do remember it had been on my wishlist for quite a bit before that - I''d seen it go up to over £20! This will not be staying on my shelf, taking up previous, valuable space. I''m planning to list it for sale on Amazon and hopefully someone else will treasure this book. Not for me. 5 people found this helpful Report debs584.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Revisited after 30years Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2018 I found this book on my cousins bookshelf 30years ago. Just remembered it and thought I would like to read it again. Enjoyed jt and makes you think of all the possible twists and turns which switching lives could bring. I think Shay had the best deal as she was ahead of her...See moreI found this book on my cousins bookshelf 30years ago. Just remembered it and thought I would like to read it again. Enjoyed jt and makes you think of all the possible twists and turns which switching lives could bring. I think Shay had the best deal as she was ahead of her time but Brandy seems like she will always struggle with modern life. Report Tom Foolery1.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase It''s like McDonalds serving sushi. Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2005 So watered down, and there''s nothing at all unique or original about it. Sure she''s ''fusing'' Tokyo street culture with bubblegum pop, but its so disappointing if you''ve ever been to Harajuku. There''s just nothing authentic about it....it''s like McDonalds serving...See moreSo watered down, and there''s nothing at all unique or original about it. Sure she''s ''fusing'' Tokyo street culture with bubblegum pop, but its so disappointing if you''ve ever been to Harajuku. There''s just nothing authentic about it....it''s like McDonalds serving sushi....there''s nothing original, the aim is to satiate a financial appetite. Sure all the songs aren''t looking for some sort of Japanese spin off, The main sound in ''Rich Girl'' is from ''Fiddler on the Roof.'' Sure its catchy, and sure Dr. Dre produced it, but the end product is just a blur of what the original was. And the marketing surrounding it. Extremely watered down and hopelessly imitated style from Yoyogi Park, obviously Stefani is still looking for her own voice, she''s just going about the wrong way of doing it. Imitation is the highest form of flattery, only if that something is well imitated. 2 people found this helpful Report Mrs Rosalie Bristow4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Read it first 40years ago Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2020 One of those novels that really stand the test of time. Enjoyed it every bit as much 2nd time round. Report Amazon Customer3.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Time travel with a twist Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2022 This book has a compelling plot in which a young woman from 1978 exchanges bodies with her grandmother of the same age in the late 19th century or early 20th. We follow 20 year old Shay Garrett, from 1978 as she returns to consciouness in her grandmother, Brandy''s body at a...See moreThis book has a compelling plot in which a young woman from 1978 exchanges bodies with her grandmother of the same age in the late 19th century or early 20th. We follow 20 year old Shay Garrett, from 1978 as she returns to consciouness in her grandmother, Brandy''s body at a similar age. The author then follows Shay living the remainder of her life as Brandy. At least two hundred pages are devoted to the tale of those 60+ years. Brandy living as Shay from 1978 only dwelt upon the next year of her new life and seemed to end abruptly. I had enjoyed the book but, was disappointed and shortchanged at that point. It was as if the there was too much of the story waiting to be told yet, never a sequel to answer the readers'' questions. Report

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