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Summary: On my list as one of the best I've read.
Review: I just finished "Horsemaster's Daughter" and I absolutely loved it and I was sorry I finished it. It was an enthralling book from beginning to end. This book had it all and evoked every emotion from me, from the relationship between Hunter and Eliza, to Hunter's relationship with his children. The passage where Blue finally speaks, had me crying like a baby. I also liked that there were no misunderstandings or secrets between them. When Eliza found out about her mother, she told Hunter outright - just like she didn't keep her love for him hidden. This was just a lovely, lovely book - certainly one that I will read again and will recommend to every one of my friends (but I won't lend mine out. This one is a keeper.) Now, I will now go out and buy "The Charm School" and every other Susan Wiggs book I can find.
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Summary: On my list as one of the best I've read.
Review: I just finished "Horsemaster's Daughter" and I absolutely loved it and I was sorry I finished it. It was an enthralling book from beginning to end. This book had it all and evoked every emotion from me, from the relationship between Hunter and Eliza, to Hunter's relationship with his children. The passage where Blue finally speaks, had me crying like a baby. I also liked that there were no misunderstandings or secrets between them. When Eliza found out about her mother, she told Hunter outright - just like she didn't keep her love for him hidden. This was just a lovely, lovely book - certainly one that I will read again and will recommend to every one of my friends (but I won't lend mine out. This one is a keeper.) Now, I will now go out and buy "The Charm School" and every other Susan Wiggs book I can find.
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Summary: An arrow straight to the heart
Review: I lived every moment with these characters, they are so real. Hurting, laughing, crying, together, what a story. Excellent sex scenes, too, I found myself fanning myself and giving my hubby "the look". Beautiful story I will never forget.
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Summary: Once again, Susan Wiggs has a winner!
Review: I stumbled on Susan Wiggs by accident when I read the Drifter...I wish all accidents were this wonderful...now a couple of years later having read all her books, I still find her a refreshing writer. Writing stories with substance and love. You will be surprised at the "surprise" find in this book. This book contains all the qualities of a good romance; comedy, passion, suspense and style. When you least expect it, love will find you no matter where you are, even on an island all alone. And even when you think you can love no more, love will slap you right up side the head. This is what happens to the characters in this book. The Horsemaster's Daughter is a book to truly enjoy and keep in your collection. But before you read this, you must read "The Charm School."
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Summary: It was ok
Review: I thought the hero was overly dense. At first it seemed like he would wake up, but it didn't happen for the longest time. I like the hero to be a little smarter.
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Summary: Fabulous!
Review: I truely loved reading this book.
This is the sequel to The Charm School and I found it better than it's prequel. I was swept away by the romance, the challenges of taming a mad horse, and the frustration of dealing with a child who was so depressed by his mother's death that he refuses to speak. I couldn't put the book down! I finished it in record time. This is one of the best works by Susan Wiggs. Nothing I've read after this could even compare.
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Summary: A truly beautiful Americana romane
Review: In 1854 Virginia, Hunter Calhoun wonders why his dreams lay shattered. Only whiskey keeps him from remembering what a failure he is. The former planter turned horse trainer cannot stop his business from sliding towards bankruptcy. When he switched businesses, his wife failed to adjust to a new role and ultimately died. He raises two young children, but his son Blue still suffers from traumas that keep him from speaking. In a last ditch effort to save Albion Plantation, he imported an Irish thoroughbred, Sir Finnegan. However, Hunter believes Finn is evil as he crippled a worker and killed a mare. Ready to kill the steed, a relative talks him into taking the horse to Flyte Island, home of renowned horsemaster Henry Flyte. When he arrives he learns the famous Flyte, former trainer to Lord Derby, was murdered about a year ago. His daughter Eliza lives by herself on the remote island. A distraught Henry wants to kill Finn, but Eliza persuades him into giving her a chance to tame the stallion. As she works with Finn, she finds herself falling in love with his owner. When they are forced to flee the island, she quickly falls in love with his two children. Even if Hunter loves her, she realizes they can never be a permanent pair. THE HORSEMASTER'S DAUGHTER is an interesting antebellum romance that will provide much pleasure to sub-genre readers. Though the story line contains one unnecessary subplot, the novel smoothly flows into a cohesive tale as expected from Susan Wiggs. The characters are an intriguing cast who makes the decade before the Civil War feels genuine. Ms. Wiggs has written another winning Americana romance that will leave fans clamoring for Blue's tale next.
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Summary: RESEARCH if you're going to write historical novels
Review: p. 11
" . . .the room contained only the most necessary of firearms--a le Mats revolver, a percussion shotgun and a Winchester repeating rifle." The first rifle to bear the Winchester name was the "Yellow Boy" (because of the brass frame) the "1866 Model". Unfortunately this particular scene is supposed to take place in 1854. A 12 year goof. Jean Alexander LeMat obtained a patent for an open-frame single-action revolver 1n 1856. Food, clothing, slang, etc. are all part of the background of an Historical novel. It's difficult, if not impossible, to get it 100%, but this is just bad! How much time would it take to google on period firearms?
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Summary: RESEARCH if you're going to write historical novels
Review: p. 11
" . . .the room contained only the most necessary of firearms--a le Mats revolver, a percussion shotgun and a Winchester repeating rifle." The first rifle to bear the Winchester name was the "Yellow Boy" (because of the brass frame) the "1866 Model". Unfortunately this particular scene is supposed to take place in 1854. A 12 year goof. Jean Alexander LeMat obtained a patent for an open-frame single-action revolver 1n 1856. Food, clothing, slang, etc. are all part of the background of an Historical novel. It's difficult, if not impossible, to get it 100%, but this is just bad! How much time would it take to google on period firearms?
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Summary: WOW - Best Book Ever
Review: Picked this one up from a big display bec. it had a nice picture on the cover. Then suddenly found myself in the middle of this wonderful story, biting off all myh nails wondering if they would have to put down the horse, if Blue would ever talk again, what the big secret about Eliza was and if HUnter would ever get his priorities straight! Why did I care so much? I was there, I felt everything, I laughed and cried. Definately a great read-I will tell all my friends about this one.
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