Rating: 
Summary: One of this authors best books yet
Review: From the first page this book had me guessing as to where the story was leading. I found it very hard to put down. It has just the right combination of suspence, mystery, romance,and humor to keep almost any reader captivated
Rating: 
Summary: Not Bad
Review: Heroine: husky
American school teacher Heather Tradescant has journeyed to merry Olde England on a trip that is anything but merry. She is living out her father's last wishes and visiting the famous ancient gardens as they had once dreamed of doing together. Heather particularly desires to see the seventeenth century garden of one Troyton House, but is denied access by the owner. Determined to at least get a glimpse of the fabled grounds, she gives in to impulse and trespasses on the property, blundering her way through a monstrous prickly hedge that does far more damage to her than she does to it. Arriving on the far side of the vegetation Heather is left with a deep-seated sense of uneasiness extending far beyond that of merely breaking the law. She senses that perhaps God's own laws are somehow being broken at Troyton House, but by who or what she does not know--and is desperately afraid she will find out.
What worked for me:
I give Heather big points for being a teacher, and a lover of gardening, traditional Regency romance novels, and chocolate! I enjoyed the fact that the story was steeped in the lore of several cultures. I wish it gone into even further detail in some cases, it was so interesting. Size-wise Heather describes herself as being big-boned but flat-chested. But it didn't seem to lessen her appeal to the other gender, as she had four men interested in her at one time or another.
What didn't work for me:
Reading this story felt like mentally traversing a maze with its twists, turns, and false leads. And yet, it wasn't that highly suspenseful for me. I think I went into it expecting something shocking, like a "Blair Witch" meets contemporary gothic romance sort of hybrid, and when I didn't get that kind of intense, high-speed action I found it to be a bit draggy. Overall: "The Dancing Floor" didn't quite have the zing the back cover blurb really promised. Still, it's definitely worth the searching out at the library if you are a fan of witches and/or gardening. Warning: There are several mentions of the occult in this novel and don't expect many mentions of floors, dancing or otherwise in this oddly-named story. If you liked "The Dancing Floor" you might also enjoy "Thornyhold".
Rating:
Summary: Realistic heroine
Review: Heroine: husky
American school teacher Heather Tradescant has journeyed to merry Olde England on a trip that is anything but merry. She is living out her father's last wishes and visiting the famous ancient gardens as they had once dreamed of doing together. Heather particularly desires to see the seventeenth century garden of one Troyton House, but is denied access by the owner. Determined to at least get a glimpse of the fabled grounds, she gives in to impulse and trespasses on the property, blundering her way through a monstrous prickly hedge that does far more damage to her than she does to it. Arriving on the far side of the vegetation Heather is left with a deep-seated sense of uneasiness extending far beyond that of merely breaking the law. She senses that perhaps God's own laws are somehow being broken at Troyton House, but by who or what she does not know--and is desperately afraid she will find out.
What worked for me:
I give Heather big points for being a teacher, and a lover of gardening, traditional Regency romance novels, and chocolate! I enjoyed the fact that the story was steeped in the lore of several cultures. I wish it gone into even further detail in some cases, it was so interesting. Size-wise Heather describes herself as being big-boned but flat-chested. But it didn't seem to lessen her appeal to the other gender, as she had four men interested in her at one time or another.
What didn't work for me:
Reading this story felt like mentally traversing a maze with its twists, turns, and false leads. And yet, it wasn't that highly suspenseful for me. I think I went into it expecting something shocking, like a "Blair Witch" meets contemporary gothic romance sort of hybrid, and when I didn't get that kind of intense, high-speed action I found it to be a bit draggy. Overall: "The Dancing Floor" didn't quite have the zing the back cover blurb really promised. Still, it's definitely worth the searching out at the library if you are a fan of witches and/or gardening. Warning: There are several mentions of the occult in this novel and don't expect many mentions of floors, dancing or otherwise in this oddly-named story. If you liked "The Dancing Floor" you might also enjoy "Thornyhold".
Rating:
Summary: Realistic heroine
Review: Heroine: husky American school teacher Heather Tradescant has journeyed to merry Olde England on a trip that is anything but merry. She is living out her father's last wishes and visiting the famous ancient gardens as they had once dreamed of doing together Heather particularly desires to see the seventeenth century garden of one Troyton House, but is denied access by the owner. Determined to at least get a glimpse of the fabled grounds, she gives in to impulse and trespasses on the property, blundering her way through a monstrous prickly hedge that does far more damage to her than she does to it. Arriving on the far side of the vegetation Heather is left with a deep-seated sense of uneasiness extending far beyond that of merely breaking the law. She senses that perhaps God's own laws are somehow being broken at Troyton House, but by who or what she does not know--and is desperately afraid she will find out. What worked for me: I give Heather big points for being a teacher, and a lover of gardening, traditional Regency romance novels, and chocolate! I enjoyed the fact that the story was steeped in the lore of several cultures. I wish it gone into even further detail in some cases, it was so interesting. Size-wise Heather describes herself as being big-boned but flat-chested. But it didn't seem to lessen her appeal to the other gender, as she had four men interested in her at one time or another. What didn't work for me: Reading this story felt like mentally traversing a maze with its twists, turns, and false leads. And yet, it wasn't that highly suspenseful for me. I think I went into it expecting something shocking, like a "Blair Witch" meets contemporary gothic romance sort of hybrid, and when I didn't get that kind of intense, high-speed action I found it to be a bit draggy. Overall:
"The Dancing Floor" didn't quite have the zing the back cover blurb really promised. Still, it's definitely worth the searching out at the library if you are a fan of witches and/or gardening. Warning: There are several mentions of the occult in this novel and don't expect many mentions of floors, dancing or otherwise in this oddly-named story. If you liked "The Dancing Floor" you might also enjoy "Thornyhold".
Rating:
Summary: Realistic heroine
Review: Heroine: husky American school teacher Heather Tradescant has journeyed to merry Olde England on a trip that is anything but merry. She is living out her father's last wishes and visiting the famous ancient gardens as they had once dreamed of doing together Heather particularly desires to see the seventeenth century garden of one Troyton House, but is denied access by the owner. Determined to at least get a glimpse of the fabled grounds, she gives in to impulse and trespasses on the property, blundering her way through a monstrous prickly hedge that does far more damage to her than she does to it. Arriving on the far side of the vegetation Heather is left with a deep-seated sense of uneasiness extending far beyond that of merely breaking the law. She senses that perhaps God's own laws are somehow being broken at Troyton House, but by who or what she does not know--and is desperately afraid she will find out. What worked for me: I give Heather big points for being a teacher, and a lover of gardening, traditional Regency romance novels, and chocolate! I enjoyed the fact that the story was steeped in the lore of several cultures. I wish it gone into even further detail in some cases, it was so interesting. Size-wise Heather describes herself as being big-boned but flat-chested. But it didn't seem to lessen her appeal to the other gender, as she had four men interested in her at one time or another. What didn't work for me: Reading this story felt like mentally traversing a maze with its twists, turns, and false leads. And yet, it wasn't that highly suspenseful for me. I think I went into it expecting something shocking, like a "Blair Witch" meets contemporary gothic romance sort of hybrid, and when I didn't get that kind of intense, high-speed action I found it to be a bit draggy. Overall:
"The Dancing Floor" didn't quite have the zing the back cover blurb really promised. Still, it's definitely worth the searching out at the library if you are a fan of witches and/or gardening. Warning: There are several mentions of the occult in this novel and don't expect many mentions of floors, dancing or otherwise in this oddly-named story. If you liked "The Dancing Floor" you might also enjoy "Thornyhold".
Rating: 
Summary: hated it!
Review: I have enjoyed many of her novels but this has to been the all time worst! After I finished it, I literally threw this thing across the room because I was so disgusted and vowed to never read another novel of hers. There was so much she could have done with this story but didn't. So many areas she could have elaborated on to make it more mysterious and interesting. She decided to spend most of her time talking about the meals the heroine ate....constant discussion of the food. And the food wasn't that interesting, believe me. It made me very, very sad to read this book. I loved Ammie Come Home, and many others but this was truly bad. Sorry Barbara, but stop writing these if you truly are tired of the genre, as I have read that you are.
Rating:
Summary: Not Bad
Review: I have to admit I read this book five times. Now I am just waiting for it to come in stock in the nearest bookstore.
The story and plot is good if you are into mystery which I certainly am. What made me pick up and read this book for the 1st time was not only the title but the cover because the cover itself says that this book is a mystery. For those of you that are a Barbara Micheal's reader and have not read this book. Read it.
Rating:
Summary: it was one of her best and a great summer read.
Review: i just wanted to urge everyone to try at least one barbara michaels novel. my fave is STITCHES IN TIME. YOU HAVE tO TRY IT!!!
Rating:
Summary: Lovely, simply lovely
Review: I loved this novel. This one her finest works. She completely captures the mystery and horror needed to make it a successful novel. This is an excellent novel to add to your collection. Centered on a woman who has just gotten over a terrible loss, she goes to a small town where the drama begins. In short an excellent piece of work.
Rating: 
Summary: Not one of her best
Review: I read this book as part of my book club and was disappointed with the story. The last 20 or so pages were the best in the book, and I kept reading, hoping it would get better. The hint of romance doesn't develop until the end and I would have liked to have had more background in to that. Not a bad read, but some of her others are better.
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