The Pool of St Branock (Daughters of England) [Hardcover]

Philippa Carr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 23, 1989 | Series: Daughters of England

A chance encounter with danger at the Pool of St Branok caused lovely Angelet to look upon her dashing cousin Benedict with more than cousinly affection. And in the lawless goldfields of Australia, forced into a loveless marriage, Angelet found Benedict--and knew her heart would always be his. HC: Putnam's.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Carr, aka Victoria Holt, employs her storytelling prowess in an entertaining historical romance that moves between Victorian England and Australia. The tale is long and complicated, but attention is held as Angelet, daughter of Annora and Rolf of Midsummer's Eve, begins to enter adulthood. One incident marks her indelibly. At the superstition-laden pool of St. Branok in Cornwall, she is saved from a rapist by Ben, a young family connection on a visit from Australia. When she and Ben dispose of the attacker's body in the pool, their bond is strengthened. Ben returns to Australia in pursuit of gold; Angelet debuts in London and marries a charming scapegrace, a gambler who will eventually take her to Australia in pursuit of a fortune. There the stage is set for Angelet, by now a widow, and Ben, a putative widower. Doubleday Book Club selection; Literary Guild alternate.
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From Library Journal

At the age of nine Angelet Hanson, granddaughter of Jake Cadorson ( The Return of the Gypsy), meets Benedict Landson, and subsequent encounters and a shared misadventure assure a lifelong mutual attraction. Lest the course of true love run too smoothly, however, an inevitable series of complications arise: prolonged separation, treks to Australian goldfields, marriages for both parties, etc. These are at last resolved in the anticipated, if not wholly satisfactory manner. Transparent plot devices and tenuous connections serve to hold the story line togther, but such weaknesses will scarcely discourage the author's legion of fans. Literary Guild alternate; Doubleday Book Club main selection. Judith Gifford, Salve Regina Coll. Lib., Newport, R.I.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (February 23, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0002232472
• ISBN-13: 978-0002232470
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.1 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,704,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Pool of St. Branok, April 26, 2000

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This review is from: The Pool of St. Branok (Mass Market Paperback)

I've read this book at least 10 times. With it's slightly morbid theme, dark secrets, and romantic twist, this is a great book to read if you just want to "get away from it all." Sometimes books come along and change your view of life - if you're up for a change, try The Pool of St. Branok.