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Summary: Brilliant blending of amateur sleuth with historical mystery
Review: Ian Jarrett enjoys his work as a photographer. His current assignment has him in Vienna where by sheer luck he meets and falls in love with Marian Esguard. They agree to soon rendezvous in England. Ian returns home to inform his spouse and daughter that he found someone else and is leaving them. Ian journeys to meet Marian, but she fails to show up at their pre-arranged spot. Ian begins to search for his beloved, only to meet Dr. Daphne Sanger, a psychotherapist who is also seeking Marian. Daphne explains to Ian that Marian is her missing patient. Marian believes she is the reincarnation of a nineteenth century woman who may have discovered photography a decade before Fox receives credit for the accomplishment. Ian continues his present day search by looking into the past even though he knows there may be a bitter ending when he finds what he seeks. Internationally renowned best selling author Robert Goddard scribes a wonderful blending of a contemporary amateur sleuth tale with elements of a historical mystery. The modern day mystery is well designed due to the desperate antics of Ian. However, it is the loving insight into the history of photography that turns CAUGHT IN THE LIGHT into necessary reading experience. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Caught in the Light
Review: An amazing read. This was the first Goddard I had read and I am hooked. It is amazingly well crafted and executed. Goddard has an old world style that is refreshingly not modern. This work in particular caught my imagination. And yes, it does blend historical fact with fiction. If the result ought to be 'faction' such a description belies the degree of success of Goddard's muse - definitely a case of true literary synergy where the product is infinitely greater than the sum of its parts.Like no other contemporary author, this first novel I read by Goddard impelled me to read more ...
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Summary: Goddard's best in years!
Review: Don't misunderstand me, Goddard at his worst is better than 95 percent of the potboiler authors out there. But "Caught in the Light" is Goddard at the peak of his writing powers. Taughtly plotted and wonderfully written! I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Not his best
Review: I found it hard to sympathize with the stupidity of the main character here.
Good book in parts, but a touch of the "Mills and Boone" in many places.
I found the author's "Past Caring" much more to my liking.
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Summary: Not his best
Review: I found it hard to sympathize with the stupidity of the main character here.
Good book in parts, but a touch of the "Mills and Boone" in many places.
I found the author's "Past Caring" much more to my liking.
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Summary: Interesting plot but amateurish dialogue
Review: I must admit I was intrigued by the plot synopsis on the back cover of this novel but I couldn't take it seriously after reading some of the awful and sometimes hilarious dialogue. I even read it out to my family and some friends (Try it with a Noel Coward accent!!) and brought tears of laughter. I couldn't read past the second chapter. If you see it, read the synopsis, ponder at what might have been then leave off reading for a while!!
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Summary: One of the best 'Goddards' yet!
Review: I never cease to be amazed at the scope of research this author must undertake to provide the diverse and elevated content, while weaving the intrigue and suspense of the story line. The twists are so unexpected that at one point I found myself giving an audible gasp in a public place, when snatching an opportunity for a few more pages! I do hope the author is eating lots of good 'brain food' because I can't wait for his next title.
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Summary: Rivetting read
Review: I picked up this book by chance in Australia last April and it made the 18 hour flight back to the States seem like a mere blink. I can't remember the last time a work of fiction so completely surprised me. I've been devouring his books ever since. Goddard's books aren't easily categorized - they're part mystery, part thriller, part history - but they're all fascinating. I'm amazed they aren't more popular in the U.S. If you like well-written mysteries that respect the intelligence of the reader, Goddard is a must.
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Summary: Caught in the Light
Review: I would like to recommend the book CAUGHT IN THE NIGHT to all who loves thriller and romances. Beautiful words that Goddard uses in the novel moves me. The historical scene, the story-telling as well as the scenery description bring lots of imagination to all the readers. I was lucky when I bought that book in Prague. Another beautiful cities which just near Vienna where Ian Jarret met his unforgetable love--Marina Eguard. Sounds so sad about the death of Ians Daughter--Amy! I would rate the book in 4 * and would like everyone who likes thrillers to read this.
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Summary: Its amazing and kool.
Review: I would like to recommend the book CAUGHT IN THE NIGHT to all who loves thriller and romances. Beautiful words that Goddard uses in the novel moves me. The historical scene, the story-telling as well as the scenery description bring lots of imagination to all the readers. I was lucky when I bought that book in Prague. Another beautiful cities which just near Vienna where Ian Jarret met his unforgetable love--Marina Eguard. Sounds so sad about the death of Ians Daughter--Amy! I would rate the book in 4 * and would like everyone who likes thrillers to read this.
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