15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Tribute to the Gothic -- But Not Much Romance, April 29, 2000
Catherine Coulter admitted that her first book, a Regency romance, was really a "Gothic masquerading as a Regency." Now, she turns the tables by expanding the original novel and making it into a full-blown Gothic.
Don't expect an earth-shattering romance, however. The heroine, Andie, marries an older man. (More insight into why she did this would've been nice.) Only later does she fall in love with his nephew, John. (Don't worry, there's no adultery.)
I loved the Gothic elements -- I'm biased where those are concerned. Melodrama, mysterious suspects, atmosphere... However, I could have done without the Cute Quotient. Too much cute dialogue, combined with quips about Andie's dog peeing on the armor. Bleh.
I gave this a B- at All About Romance.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dazzling! ^-^, July 12, 2004
This was my first Catherine Coulter book and I absolutley loved it! It gave me a deep, gothic-like feel to the book and I found the twists and character plots very sufficient. One thing that could've used some changes was the way the characters talked to the dog, George. I found that sort of weird. But other than that it was perfect! The sense of tension and lust between Andy and John was very romantic, but forbidding. I loved the quote from John "You see what you do to me? Jesus, it un-mans me," I found it desirable. I definatley reccomend this book. I would love it if it was adapted on screen. That would make a good movie.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
where the heck is the hero?, December 31, 2001
i know he was given a few details on the first part. but after that, he seems to have vanished completely---everything was centered on andrea and what she sees around her. i dont even know how she came to fall in love with john (no offence, but his name is simply unremarkable for someone in the regency times--i know that this isnt a basis for judgement, i just cant help expressing my opinion on that one).
the story is sadly lacking. im sorry now that it was the book i've picked up on the store since it destroyed my opinion on coulter's writing. now i'm afraid to buy another one in fear of having to read something as drab as this. dont mistake me---the suspense and sinister atmosphere was magnificently portrayed. but for the romance part....it's nil.
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