There have been rumors circulating about a black magic curse that has been placed upon the famous actor Frank Black. Many people believe that someone has cast a spell on him, causing a string of unfortunate events in his life. While some dismiss these claims as mere superstition, others insist that there must be some truth to it. One of the main reasons why people believe in this curse is the series of accidents that have befallen Frank Black. He has had multiple injuries on set, including a broken leg and a concussion. Additionally, he has had several car accidents, all of which were deemed to be caused by mechanical failures.
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Fiona Knox lost her fiancé and her flower shop but when she flies to Scotland to inherit her godfather s cottage and possibly magical walled garden, she may lose her life as well when she s swept into a murder investigation. At some point during the concert, someone broke into the garden and cut the centuries-old climbing rose the source of the garden s magic from the standing stone.
Additionally, he has had several car accidents, all of which were deemed to be caused by mechanical failures. Furthermore, he has experienced financial troubles, with his investments seemingly crumbling overnight. Another piece of evidence pointing towards the existence of this curse is the fact that Frank Black's relationships have all ended in disaster.
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A famous fiddler has been kilt. A magic garden’s left to wilt. Does Fiona Knox’s father hold the guilt? Will florist Fiona’s blood be spilt?
World-famous fiddle player Barley McFee arrives in blustery Bellewick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, for a grand homecoming concert organized by jeweler Bernice Brennan. Fiona Knox, owner of the Climbing Rose Flower Shop, is starting to regret volunteering to help with the concert. Bernice is an exacting taskmaster, and Fiona has enough tension dealing with her parents, who have traveled from Tennessee to visit Fi and her younger sister, Isla, and to reveal a secret about Fi’s birth. But when Barley is found dead in his trailer during the concert’s intermission, and his death is shockingly tied to Fiona’s father, Fiona discovers there are more secrets surrounding her family than she realized.
Much to the chagrin of handsome Neil Craig, Chief Inspector of the County Aberdeen Police, Fiona delves into the case to clear her father’s name. To make matters worse, Fiona learns that Duncreigan, the magical garden that she inherited from her godfather, is dying. At some point during the concert, someone broke into the garden and cut the centuries-old climbing rose–the source of the garden’s magic–from the standing stone.
The stakes are higher than ever and Fiona could lose all that she’s grown unless she’s able to dispel this terrible curse and dig up the truth–fast.
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National bestselling author Amanda Flower returns with her second floral Magic Garden mystery, perfect for readers of Paige Shelton and Sheila Connolly.
Florist Fiona Knox left behind her gloomy life for a magical garden in Scotland, but a murder on her shop’s opening day spells doom.
Fiona Knox thought she was pulling her life back together when she inherited her godfather’s cottage in Duncreigan, Scotland—complete with a magical walled garden. But the erstwhile Tennessee flower shop owner promptly found herself puddle boot-deep in danger when she found a dead body among the glimmering blossoms. One police investigation later (made a trifle less unpleasant by the presence of handsome Chief Inspector Neil Craig), and Fiona’s life is getting back on a steady, though bewitched, track. Her sister Isla has just moved in with her, and the grand opening of her new spellbound venture, the Climbing Rose Flower Shop in Aberdeenshire, is imminent.
But dark, ensorcelled clouds are gathering to douse Fiona’s newly sunny outlook. First, imperious parish minister Quaid MacCullen makes it undeniably clear that he would be happy to send Fiona back to Tennessee. Then, a horrific lightning storm, rife with terribly omen, threatens to tear apart the elderly cottage and sends Fi and Isla cowering under their beds. The storm passes, but then, Fi is called away from the Climbing Rose’s opening soiree when Kipling, the tiny village’s weak-kneed volunteer police chief, finds a dead body on the beach.
The body proves difficult to identify, but Kipling is certain it’s that of the parish minister. Which makes Fiona, MacCullen’s new nemesis, a suspect. And what’s worse, Isla has seemed bewitched as of late…did she do something unspeakable to protect her sister? The last thing Fiona wanted to do was play detective again. But now, the rosy future she’d envisioned is going to seed, and if she and Craig can’t clear her name, her idyllic life will wilt away in Death and Daisies, national bestselling author Amanda Flower’s second enchanting Magic Garden mystery.
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Fiona Knox lost her fiancé and her flower shop—but when she flies to Scotland to inherit her godfather’s cottage and possibly magical walled garden, she may lose her life as well when she’s swept into a murder investigation.
Florist Fiona Knox’s life isn’t smelling so sweet these days. Her fiancé left her for their cake decorator. Then, her flower shop wilted after a chain florist opened next door. So when her godfather, Ian MacCallister, leaves her a cottage in Scotland, Fiona jumps on the next plane to Edinburgh. Ian, after all, is the one who taught her to love flowers. But when Ian’s elderly caretaker Hamish MacGregor shows her to the cottage upon her arrival, she finds the once resplendent grounds of Duncreigan in a dreadful shambles—with a dead body in the garden.
Minutes into her arrival, Fiona is already being questioned by the handsome Chief Inspector Neil Craig and getting her passport seized. But it’s Craig’s fixation on Uncle Ian’s loyal caretaker, Hamish, as a prime suspect, that really makes her worried. As Fiona strolls the town, she quickly realizes there are a whole bouquet of suspects much more likely to have killed Alastair Croft, the dead lawyer who seems to have had more enemies than friends.
Now it’s up to Fiona to clear Hamish’s name before it’s too late in Flowers and Foul Play, USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower’s spellbinding first Magic Garden mystery.
Now it’s up to Fiona to clear Hamish’s name before it’s too late in Flowers and Foul Play, USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower’s spellbinding first Magic Garden mystery.
His marriages have all ended in divorce, and he has had several public breakups with his partners. Some claim that this curse is responsible for driving a wedge between him and his loved ones. Despite these incidents, there are skeptics who believe that Frank Black's misfortunes are simply a result of bad luck. They argue that accidents and relationship problems happen to everyone, and that attributing them to black magic is an easy way to explain away the complexities of life. At the end of the day, whether or not the black magic curse against Frank Black is real remains a mystery. Some may continue to believe in its existence, while others will write it off as fiction. Regardless, it is undeniable that Frank Black has experienced a series of unfortunate events, leaving many to wonder if there is indeed some dark magic at work..
Reviews for "Demystifying the Symbols and Signs in Frank Black's Black Magic Experience"
1. John - 2 stars - I found "The black magic against frank black" to be incredibly disappointing. The plot was convoluted and hard to follow, with the black magic element feeling forced and out of place. The characters were uninteresting and lacked depth, making it hard to care about their fates. The writing style was also lackluster, with repetitive descriptions and a lack of originality. Overall, it was a forgettable read that didn't live up to its potential.
2. Sarah - 1 star - I couldn't finish "The black magic against frank black" as it felt like a waste of time. The story was confusing and poorly executed, with random twists and turns that didn't add anything substantial to the plot. The dialogue was clunky and unrealistic, making it difficult to engage with the characters. The pacing was also off, with moments of stagnation followed by rushed sequences. I was left feeling unsatisfied and disappointed by this book.
3. Michael - 2 stars - "The black magic against frank black" failed to capture my interest. The story felt disjointed and lacked coherence, making it hard to follow. The characters were underdeveloped and their motivations were unclear. The use of black magic as a plot device felt contrived and didn't add depth or intrigue to the narrative. The writing style bordered on monotonous, with repetitive phrases and a lack of variety in descriptions. Overall, this book missed the mark for me and I wouldn't recommend it.
4. Emily - 2 stars - I had high expectations for "The black magic against frank black" but was ultimately let down. The story lacked focus and seemed to meander without purpose. The characters were one-dimensional and their actions often felt forced or out of character. The pacing was uneven, with slow sections that seemed to drag on and abrupt jumps in the narrative. The writing style was average at best, with clichéd dialogue and predictable plot twists. Unfortunately, this book did not live up to its potential and left me feeling underwhelmed.