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Summary: A cute light Mallory read
Review: This is a cute light weight read for a true Mallory fan. It doesn't move the series foward much, but instead tells the love story of the gypsy grandmother hinted about in former Mallory books. This story is told in three parts. The first is the Regency mysterious Christmas delivery of a written account of the love story. The second is the past love story in the third person, and lastly how it effects the different members of the family. The story doesn't spend too much time on the first and third parts of the story. For that reason don't expect much movement foward in the regency period. Cute, but not a meaty, juicy read that she's known for. I look foward to more fully developed juicier Mallory books about the youngest mambers of the family barely introduced here!
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Summary: #6 in the Mallory Series
Review: All of the Mallory family has gathered together for Christmas at Halverston. Jason, the head of the family, is still in love with Molly, his housekeeper and the mother of his son. She refuses to marry him as she is a commoner and such things are not done. Meanwhile, a Present appears. A present from the Mallory's gypsy grandmother, telling the glorious tale of how she and Christopher Mallory fell in love.This book is a wonderful addition to the Mallory series, tying up loose ends and bringing the family together for a very Merry Christmas. A good book to curl up to the fire with.
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Summary: I love the Malorys!!
Review: I just finished the series, and I am sad that I dont have another story to read! I read them one after the other (in order), and it seemed as though it were one long book! Beautifully written, and the repetition didnt bother me a bit! Jeremy needs his story written too, though, and so does Thomas Annderson. Then it will be complete. Except for maybe Drew....and Boyd....OK, so I want to know what happens to all of them.
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Summary: The Present
Review: I am a big fan of the Molory family, and I like this book, but I expected a great romance. It was ok but not what I expected. I really can't wait to read about Jermey or even more of the Anderson brothers. The present is a good read not great, will do untill Jermey.
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Summary: The Present -- A Perfect Gift
Review: This was a most befitting gift to the Malory family readers. "The Present" was like a diary to the readers. It told the story of one of the first Malorys and his love for the beautiful gypsy, Anatasia. The Malorys are gathered together at Christmas when a gift magically appears. After finally opening the gift, they discover it is actually a family heirloom -- in fact, a priceless heirloom. It's a journal tracing their heritage back to the second Marquis and the gypsy girl. "The Present" brings the Malory family closer together. It is also during this gathering that old family secrets are uncovered. Jason's love for Molly, the family housekeeper, is revealed, as well as the true parentage of Jason's son, Derek. "The Present" is truly a good book. I am a Lindsey fan and have read all of her books.
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Summary: A Lovely Holiday Reading!
Review: I really enjoyed this one. All of them together again for the holidays. It was fasinating reading about the grandparents and how they met, granted it wasn't as interesting as how some of the others got together, but it was still a very good book!
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Summary: wonderful!!!
Review: i thought this book was great.just the mention of all of my favorite characters was enough to make me run out and get the hardcover edition.my alltime favorites of the Malory's are Georgina and James.i loved hearing about them and all of the others in the family.usually when a book ends thats it,even if there is a sequel the characters are just mentioned in passing.this book was all about all of our favorite characters.i thought this book was deinately a 5 star book.enjoy,i know i did!!!
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Summary: The Malory Family is the Best!
Review: Anyone who says that this book is bad has no idea what great writting there is. Johanna Lindsay stories about the Malorys are the best and this one contiunes that. The book shows the lifes of the characters and the way that people lived in the times. I hope she does more books on them as well.
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Summary: Lacking a strong storyline
Review: As an avid JL fan, 'The Present' was a distinct disappointment. The Malory clan have been delightful companions, but constant references to beloved characters of previous novels have made the last two offerings tedious at best. The passion and battle of wits that made me a fan in the first place were decidedly lacking. The novel started well enough, but I very quickly lost interest. Hopefully JL will be able to rekindle my interest with a steamy novel about Jeremy to conclude the Malory saga.
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Summary: Absolutely delightful
Review: This isn't a typical Lindsey storyline full of steamy sex scenes. It's a small piece of history for the Malory clan. This is a sweet romamce about a marquis who believes the adage that "it's just not done" and a gypsy who leaves the only life she knows be escape a cruel fiance. This is a wonderful story about loosing your heart and overcoming social barriers. I hope that this isn't the last of the Malory novels because I am just dying for Ms. Lindsey to write the story of James Malory's son, Jeremy. Anyone who loves the Malorys will love The Present.
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