Postcards from Ellery
The Fairmont Banff – Spotlight/Chapter 28
A castle in the heart of the Rockies, The Fairmont Banff Springs is the scene of magnificent views but difficult choices for one uneasy guest…
Lake Oesa – Spotlight/Chapter 30
Hidden in the side of a mountain and filled with jewel like flakes of minerals from the glaciers above, Lake Oesa is the scene of a game changing revelation by Gray…
Lily of the Valley – Spotlight/Chapter 20
Ellery’s favorite flower, Lily of the Valley, holds special significance as the flower that symbolizes a return of happiness…
The Belle of Louisville – Spotlight/Chapter 5
Ellery tests her security team for the first time while sailing on the Belle of Louisville, but the results are not what she was expecting. Photo is courtesy of Marty Pearl at www.martypearl.com — Thanks Marty!
Corvette ZR1 – Spotlight/Chapter 11
When Lidia arrives in a red Corvette ZR1 for Ellery’s driving lesson, could things get any more exciting? How about practicing ‘speeding’ at the Kentucky Speedway?
The Beast – Spotlight/Chapter 15
Here is a view from the 141 foot tall top of ‘The Beast’, the world’s most famous roller coaster. Though Ellery is terrified, she rides it as a tribute to her father, and to appease Samantha and Trevor. Photo is courtesy of JC Becker. Thank you!
King’s Island Railway – Spotlight/Chapter 15
One of two steam locomotives servicing the King’s Island and Miami Valley Railway as it pulls into the station at Rivertown. This is the one attraction at King’s Island that Ellery actually enjoys riding.
Tinseltown Lobby – Spotlight/Chapter 9
The main lobby of Tinseltown theater in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the scene of Ellery’s first encounter with Ash Ryan, her secret admirer security agent.
Lake Louise – Shadow/Chapter 28
View from the head of Lake Louise and site of Ash’s gamble for an important promise from Ellery…
Bixbite — Spotlight/Chapter 30
Also known as the ‘Red Emerald’, Bixbite–a beryl that ranges in color from deep red to hot pink–holds the distinction as Earth’s rarest gemstone, and Ellery’s favorite.
Yoho National Park – Spotlight/Chapter 30
In a fantastically beautiful location that engages every sense, Gray also senses the change in Ellery’s feelings toward him, and frantically searches his mind for a way to reach her heart…
Safe Haven — Spotlight/Chapter 37
Above the clouds and out of the spotlight, Ellery looks down at her safe haven, where she hopes to be the only one to find herself…