Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Margaret A. Mcgurk for Cincinnati Enquirer — 14 Oct 2002

A charming, quirky tale of small-town intrigue featuring a crackerjack cast.

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This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Margaret A. Mcgurk and published by Cincinnati Enquirer on 14 Oct 2002.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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