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Summary: I'd live in Rosamunde Pilcher's book world if I could.....
Review: Rosamunde Pilcher is one of my favorite authors, along with Margaret Mitchell and Harper Lee. Pilcher's world is that of the Scottish coast, with its slightly shabby and beloved stone homesteads, its unique and genuine characters, its Aga stoves, leashes hanging in the mud room, tennis racquets in the hall, and corner grocery stores whose owners keep track of the inhabitants of the village. And of course, sheep, grouse and liberal amounts of Scotch or restoring cups of tea. I would live in this world of Pilcher's if I could. She writes in visual pictures that help you place yourself there. Her plots are well-constructed and thought-out. In this novel, a twin stands in for her recently met twin sister who she finds out is a not very nice "gel" as they say. The characters of the bed-ridden grandmother matriarch, Tuppy, the lost, out-of-her-element Flora and the lonely, handsome Dr. Hugh Kyle are people you will want to spend time with. They are supported by a cast of characters, each total human beings with hopes, wishes and hang-ups. Just a lovely book. Thanks, Rosamunde for sharing your world with me through books! Your books always make me feel that there would be a room waiting for me were I to visit that world.
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Summary: Another warm and comfortable story from Pilcher
Review: Rosamunde Pilcher's stories never surprise for their plot twists or their suspense. They are wholly predictable, but this is not why so many people pick up her novels. Her prose is so relaxed and comfortable that when you turn the first page you feel you are returning to an old friend that you have not seen in quite some time. The reunion of the twins Rose and Flora is the springboard for the core of the story with Flora being the foil of her selfish and manipulating twin. But instead of focusing on the negative aspects of being reunited with a twin that one never knew they had, Pilcher wraps the reader in the warmth of the Armstrong family, which is fueled by the ailing matriarch, Tuppy. With vivid descriptions and not overdoing the dialogue, Pilcher creates lucid, feeling characters that one is sorry to say goodbye to at the end of the book. If you read this book and enjoy it, you should definitely try "September" by the same authorĀ@and you may also like to try "The Copper Beech" by Maeve Binchy.
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Summary: Finding a true love
Review: This was my first Rosamunde Pilcher book and I got hooked on her books since then. It is a beautiful story of a young woman who finds her true love in a most unusual place. It starts with a chance meeting with her twin sister in London for the first time, the reluctant agreement to take her place and go to Scotland with the young man who was engaged to the other sister to see his family. During this tormenting week of deception, she meets a most remarkable family and Dr. Kyle who discovers her deception, but also finds her beautiful and very special. The burst of love between the lonely doctor and the young woman is the most refreshing part of this book. I will always remember the last scene where she goes to him before she catches the train to go back to the south forever, and declare her love to him,thus freeing him from his self doubts. The background of this story is the hauntingly beatiful scenary of west Scotland. The mountains, the wind, the lakes, the small fishing town, the strong people and most of all, the handsome Dr.Kyle who finds a second chance of happiness again.
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