The Enchanted Mirror [Mass Market Paperback]

Marianne Willman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1999

The Legend
An enchanted hand mirror which once belonged to Cleopatra foretells the future in its polished depths. Through the centuries, it has revealed fates both wondrous and tragic, and now it reflects the destiny of a man and woman, drawn together by undeniable passion, and threatened by danger, dark deeds and murder...

The Lovers
Archeologist Roman McKendrick is tormented by the longing he feels for Lady Claybourne, the beautiful wife of his associate. Likewise, Tess, locked in a loveless marriage, fights the burning temptation for a man who is not her husband. Now the fate reflected in Cleopatra's mirror draws them together on a journey of danger and desire. But will the tragedy it reveals come to bear-- or will passion and courage save a love as powerful and enduring as the will of the ancient gods?

Sweeping from the sun-baked sands of Egypt to the glittering world of London's aristocracy, from the lost treasures of an ancient land to the forbidden kiss of destined lovers...The Enchanted Mirror shimmers with rich history, lush adventure, and unforgettable romance...

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Roman McKendrick, an impoverished Egyptologist, returns to the glittering ballrooms and intrigue of 19th-century English society after an excavation. He agrees, reluctantly, to reside with the count of Claybourne in hopes of getting his next expedition funded. The newly married countess, Tess, turns out to have been the girl who rejected Roman's suit 10 years ago. Despite the span of years, Roman and Tess (who is dissatisfied with her impotent and indifferent husband) discover that their passion still smoulders. They try to resist the attraction, but the count and his sister, for their own reasons, continually throw them together. Tess eventually follows Roman to Egypt, where he unearths the legendary mirror of the title; in it, she sees their future together as lovers. The melodramatic confrontation at the end and Willman's (The Lost Bride) sometimes awkward descriptions ("The heavy hunting knife he'd thrown protruded from Leland's throat. It had passed clear through, like a knife in cheese") mar this otherwise satisfying and unusually exotic Regency.
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About the Author

Bestselling author Marianne Willman, a former Critical Care Head Nurse, lives in the Great Lakes area with her husband Ky. She is the founder and First President of the Greater Detroit Chapter of RWA, has served on the Board of Directors of Romance Writers of America, and is a member of Novelists, Inc. and Western Writers of America. She is the author of fifteen romances, including PIECES OF SKY, which has been named one of the ten all-time best western romances by Romantic Times. PIECES OF SKY and YESTERDAY'S SHADOWS both won the prestigious Reviewer's Choice Award from Romantic Times. Marianne is a three-time nominee for the RWA Golden Medallion Award.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (August 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312970803
• ISBN-13: 978-0312970802
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,966,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing., November 6, 1999

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This review is from: The Enchanted Mirror (Mass Market Paperback)

The hero spent a lot of time hurting the heroine's feelings

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting historical romance, June 4, 1999

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This review is from: The Enchanted Mirror (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1890 England, Egyptologist Cameron Blake returns home from Egypt seeking financial backers for his next archeological dig. When he sees Natasha Sterling, he regrets his previous decision not to pursue her because he felt she was too young. He now knows he allowed his mourning for his first wife to cloud his judgment. However, he plans to retreat back to Africa because Teresa appears to be happily married to Lord Clayborne. In truth, she puts on a show as she loathes her marriage.

Cameron possesses a mirror allegedly owned by Cleopatra. The mirror usually reflects a person's vision back to them. However, sometimes the viewer can glimpse the future. Natasha sees herself held tightly by Cameron. Meanwhile, the archeologist observes Natasha's spouse strangling her. He flees to the Nile so that the mirror's prediction never occurs, but Lord and Lady Clayborne follow. Cameron will risk his life to keep his beloved safe, but will that prove to be enough?

Marianne Willman is renowned for her enchanting romances that leave readers clamoring for more works by this sensational author. Her latest magical prose, THE ENCHANTED MIRROR, is a beautiful love triangle that uses magical elements to propel the story line forward. The three main characters are brilliantly designed so that their motives feel genuine and their interrelationships ring true. Anyone who desires a sprinkle of enchantment in their novels needs to try Ms. Willman's tales such as THE MERMAID'S SONG and THE LOST BRIDE.

Harriet Klausner