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5.0 out of 5 stars
Blend of romance and fantasy -- excellent story, May 12, 2001
This review is from: Legend of the Sorcerer (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is a mix of romance and fantasy -- sort of a cross-genre book. Here is the story of a sculptor, Jordalyn, and a fantasy novelist, Malacai. They meet, and though drawn to each other, avoid passion at all costs, until they are artfully drawn together by Malacai's grandfather -- keeper of the Dark Pearl. To say much more about the plot would ruin it for future readers so I'll stop there. This romance novel sweeps you up into a world of fantasy and magic and comes to a nail biting conclusion. I would say that the central theme of the book is romance, though the reader is also swept up into a world of fantasy. There was also just enough suspense and danger involved to keep you on the edge of your seat. This book is well written and well worth your reading time. You won't regret reading it, and will remember the characters long after you read the last page. EXCELLENT!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A magical romance wirth a great heroine, March 1, 2000
This review is from: Legend of the Sorcerer (Mass Market Paperback)
She has finally won after two years of legal battles in the Virginia court system. Her problems stemming from the embezzling activities of her former partner might be resolved but sculptor Jordy Decker is weary and suffering from an artistic block. The hollow victory leaves Jordy needing some R&R to regenerate her creative spirit. She heads to the Florida Keys for ten days of snoozing in glorious sunshine. In a local photoshop in the Keys, Jordy receives the wrong pictures. Instead of serene scenery, she sees pictures of a badly beaten person. Tracing these obscene photos leads Jordy to fantasy writer Malacai L'Baan, author of the popular "Dark Pearl." Someone named Margaron demands that Malacai give her the real pearl. With the help of his grandfather, Cai and Jordy confront the ultimate evil at the same time they are falling in love. LEGEND OF THE SORCERER is a fabulous novel that has crossover appeal for fans of romance and fantasy. The story line is fast-paced as fiction turns into reality for the dynamic lead couple. Jordy is a wonderful person whose bravery and heroism surfaces when the need occurs. Cai and his grandfather Alfred are intriguing charcaters that tantalize the audience as they struggle with the "family secret." Author Donna Kauffman is quickly becoming a legend in her own time. Harriet Klausner
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Kind of Bland, March 23, 2007
This review is from: Legend of the Sorcerer (Mass Market Paperback)
Sculptor Jordy has just gone through a long legal ordeal suing her ex-partner and as a result has lost her home and her career. In hopes of reversing her "sculptor's block" she takes a trip to the Florida Keys with her goldfish Fred. When a mixup in photos leaves her with some disturbing pictures of a badly beaten and tortured woman, a horrified Jordy goes to the police and tries to find the owner of the photos.
Fantasy writer Cai L'Baan has been receiving emails from a deranged fan Margaron, who acts like she thinks his black pearl series is real. She says she will take hostages to prove her threats are real and that Cai must come to her with the black pearl. When it becomes apparant the fan is really dangerous he goes to the police and then he meets Jordy. Cai is terrified of the overwhelming feelings he has for Jordy, but when his grandfather Alfred meets her and commissions her to do a piece for him, he realizes they will end up in a relationship. Jordy has drawn several mystical looking figures and Cai decides to use a drawing she does of a dragon for his next book cover.
Cai's grandfather Alfred is an eccentric old man from Wales who sometimes talks as though the stories he tells Cai about Merlin, Arthur, the black pearl etc.. are real as though he was really there. His housekeeper Dilys, also from Wales, also acts as though she believes the stories. Cai and Jordy believe he is suffering from dementia but a series of events make them start questioning everything they ever thought was real.
When it becomes apparent that they are dealing with someone dark and evil, Alfred insists that Cai and Jordy will have to confront Margaron with the black pearl or the world will suffer. He informs them that the L'Baans have long been the keepers of the black pearl and they must go to Wales to put everything right.
To me the most interesting character in this whole book was Alfred. Cai at times seems to be kind of boring and even though Jordy has potential at times she is too predictable. The biggest problem with this story to me was it just doesn't make sense. Although it is explained that Alfred was the keeper of the black pearl, it doesn't really explain why the black pearl exists or what exactly Margaron's agenda is other than to get the black pearl. It doesn't explain who Dilys is...too many questions. However, the story had potential I'm just wondering if there was a prequel I missed or something....
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