Beholden [Paperback]

Bronwyn Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998

In the 1890's, a young Irishwoman flees her poverty-stricken homeland for North Carolina in a last desperate chance at happiness, to find the man for whom her father sacrificed his life. But once found, the devastatingly handsome man is not the fatherly figure she imagined. Now she must find the strength to survive on her own in a new land without succumbing to her irresistible desire for a man who has sworn never to love again!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Bronwyn Williams is the pen name for authors Dixie Browning and Mary Williams. Beholden begins with our hero Galen McKnight on his gambling boat in a small Southern town. Galen grew up in Connecticut, the middle of three boys. A few years before he had been saved from drowning off the coast of Ireland by a fisherman named Declan O'Sullivan, who died in the effort. Galen's family had sent money to the O'Sullivan orphans as a gesture of thanks, and Galen had come back to America and gone on with his life- until... He receives a letter from his oldest brother Brandon, that he has "inherited" two women and that they will be joining him shortly. Not understanding his brother's cryptic words, and just a tad angry about the inconvenience, he heads to the train station to meet the mystery women. Enter Kathleen and Tara O'Sullivan, Declan's orphans. They have used the McKnight money to make a much-needed new life in America. Kathleen (Katy) is twenty-two and dreams of owning her own dress shop despite her failing eyesight. Tara is a thirteen year old handful with " the sight" - which is as unreliable as her sister's is. Needless to say Galen is not delighted to be burdened with the O'Sullivan's, but finds himself drawn to the proud and yet vulnerable Katy. At first he just feels protective, but that soon grows into more. Beholden's characters are the strength of this book. One cannot help rooting for Katy, smiling at Tara's misadventures and being drawn to Galen's strength. The crew of the gambling boat adds to the depth of the book. The relationship between Galen and Katy is an obvious ending to this novel, but it is the desired one. The reader wants Katy to have a happily ever after life. Beholden is a novel with strong characters that a reader can't help but enjoy. An entertaining read! Bronwyn Williams is a story teller who knows her characters well.Michelle Sawyer -- Copyright © 080198 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Topaz; Regular Print/Single Titl edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451407490
• ISBN-13: 978-0451407498
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,653,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Beholden (Paperback)

I loved this book. I didn't realize until the second half that it was the follow up to Entwined. I had read it a long time ago and hadn't realized at first. I recommend both books.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not unusual - a great book as all books are by these sisters, January 12, 1999

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This review is from: Beholden (Paperback)

Many years ago my son, Douglas, while serving in the Coast Guard with Chief Williams, introduced me to the books of Bronwyn Williams. Ever since I have become an avid reader of all books by these sisters. "Beholden" is , as expected, a great story with characters that intrigue and hold your interest.. It gives insight into how strong women in the early days of our country were...they were survivors. I wish you continued success with future books and be assured I for one, will continue to read each of them! Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us.

5.0 out of 5 stars A really good book; made me laugh and cry, great read!, October 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Beholden (Paperback)

The characters in this book sort of take you in, and you want to keep reading. There is a strong sense of place--on the water in North Carolina at the turn of the century, with gamblers and a heroine and her sister from Ireland that are really captivating. This book gave me several days of good reading.