Beloved Enemy [Paperback]

Jane Feather (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001

Risking her life to transport Royalist fugitives to safety, Virginia Courtney becomes the prisoner of Colonel Alexander Marshall, an honorable soldier who seizes her family's estate, and the two passionate enemies soon find themselves torn between duty and love. Reissue.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821772007
• ISBN-13: 978-0821772003
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,415,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Oh boy, where to start...., April 7, 1999

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Sarah "sssspro" (North East, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beloved Enemy (Paperback)

There were many parts of this story I loved, and many others I disliked emencely. The two cancel each other out, which is why I rated this with a three star. First and foremost, I loved the time period in which this story was written. So few writers choose to write about Parlimentary England. Ms. Feather does a wonderful job in depicting the time period, the thoughts of the antagonists, the clothing, and everyday life. The story was filled with rich details and smooth writing. Life was so much different then, as compaired to today and this is wonderfully shown in the story. Our characters are well formed and very likable. Virginia and Alex mix well together.

I did not like, however, the 'I-hate-you-becuase-you-are-the-enemy,-but-can't-help-but-loving-you' storyline. I realize that is the title of the book and the whole premise of the relationship, but I didn't like it. The pretext Virginia keeps putting up, just didn't seem believable. If she hated Alex so much she could never have done what whe did, if she loved him, she could never have done what she did. I felt that you couldn't have it both ways, or atleast not the way THIS story was written. I also didn't appreciate what happens with Virginia's personal life. I don't want to give too much of the story away, but I felt that the second half of this story went WAY beyond credibility. After Virginia leaves England, there is not too much of the story I found redeming. It was an enjoyable read becuase the writting style was so fluid, but I had a pretty hard time getting into the plot.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story, beautifully written. Sorry to see it end!, November 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Beloved Enemy (Paperback)

This book was so very good that I hated to see it end. The characters are vividly drawn, beautifully written and unforgettable. Beloved Enemy is so much better than any book I have read by this author. Ms. Feather was truly inspired when she wrote this. Alex will live on in my daydreams.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars TOO MUCH MISERY!!!!, February 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Beloved Enemy (Paperback)

I have read other books by Jane Feather that were very good. My favorite Vanity and Emerald Swan. But this book has too much spousal abuse and depressing description of war. I was a teenager during WWII and I can do without both. I have several of her books that I haven't read yet and am now a bit leery of her stories. I am retired and read for enjoyment, entertainment and, as most of us, to escape reality. If I wanted this I could subscribe to a paper or watch CNN. I will perserve though as I can always use them for trading if I can't take anymore.

The premise of the story and the characters were strong and commendable. With all that I really appreciated Alex Marshall and what he was going through. Shades of our own Civil War with torn families.