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Summary: Terrific Historical
Review: The setting is early nineteenth century England, and Raphael Giscard,Viscount de Fontvilliers, has a plan. He wagers his scandalous friends that he can come between a couple who is obviously in love. He sets his sights on seducing Julia Brodie, a banker's daughter who is about to be betrothed to her beloved Simon. Raphael does not expect to be moved by Julia. But she affects in in a way that no woman ever has. She is compassionate, intelligent, and witty, and she almost makes him regret having become a hardened rake. Things go awry when the wager becomes public knowledge, and Raphael must marry Julia after seducing her. Raphael and Julia come to a truce of sorts in their marriage, but all is destroyed when Julia discovers the wager. In an ensuing duel with Simon, Raphael is severely injured, and he and Julia become further estranged. Raphael treats Julia horribly forcing her to part from him for a time. He must then come to terms with his past and discover the meaning of enduring love in order to win Julia back. Jacqueline Nevin's writing is reminiscent of Judith McNaught. The emotions between the hero and heroine are so real, so intense, that the reader can't put the book down until the conflict is really and truly resolved on or about the last page. The characters in this read have great depth and are described skillfully enabling one to see how their interactions affect one another. Readers will wish to explore this author's previous works, THE FLOWER AND THE SWORD and THE MAIDEN AND THE WARRIOR.
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Summary: A Definate Keeper!
Review: This is a great book, very well written characters, particularly a strong heroine. I have already re-read it 3 times in the two months I have owned it. The story itself is extremely well written and believable. The conflict and plot instead of seeming trite and overdone are fresh and exciting. I have never read Ms. Navins before but I can hardly wait for her next book!
Rating:
Summary: A Definate Keeper!
Review: This is a great book, very well written characters, particularly a strong heroine. I have already re-read it 3 times in the two months I have owned it. The story itself is extremely well written and believable. The conflict and plot instead of seeming trite and overdone are fresh and exciting. I have never read Ms. Navins before but I can hardly wait for her next book!
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