The Present [LARGE PRINT] (Hardcover)

by Johanna Lindsey (Author) "The Malory dan always spent the Christmas holidays at Haverston, the ancestral estate in the country where the oldest among them had been born and..." (more)
Key Phrases: golden brow, Sir William, Good God, Anna Malory (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
The Present finds the Malory clan gathered at their ancestral estate to celebrate the holidays. To add to the excitement, a beautifully wrapped gift has mysteriously appeared in the parlor. No one knows who placed it there and Jason Malory, the eldest and only permanent resident of Haverston, has no inkling that the intriguing package is about to change his life forever. What connection does the gaily wrapped gift have with the unmarked grave in the meadow? Was the great-great-grandmother of this generation of Malory's a Gypsy or a Russian Princess? Or both? How will the Malory clan accept the secrets revealed by this wonderful Christmas gift? The Present is a charming, warm, and amusing visit with the much-loved members of the fascinating Malory family. --Lois Faye Dyer --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal
In keeping with the Christmas book craze, Lindsey gives a present to fans of her longtime protagonists, the Malorys. Gathered at the family estate for the holidays, they receive a mysterious package containing a journal that reveals secrets about Christopher Malory, the first Marquis of Haverton.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 189 pages
• Publisher: Wheeler Publishing (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568955928
• ISBN-13: 978-1568955926
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (113 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,398,946 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not up to the usual JL standard, February 27, 2000

By	Melinda Cannady (Statesboro, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Present (Malory Novels) (Hardcover)

The first Johanna Lindsey book that I did not like. I have ready other novels involving the Mallory family, and enjoyed them. This book was confusing. There wasn't much romance. It was like a whose who of the Mallory family. Most folks have family trees about the size of an oak. The Mallory family is like a REDWOOD! And JL explores every damn twig of that Redwood! If you really want a great JL read, try "You Belong to Me", "Angel," or "Love Me Forever".

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Malory Treasure, November 24, 1999

By	Genevieve Kydd (Antioch, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Present (Malory Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Once again, Johanna Lindsey has managed to capture the magic of the Malory family. A group of reckless daredevils, any reader will love it when brothers James and Anthony clash. Their verbal battles are always a hit. But their battles seem to cease temporarily as the family comes together to hear the story of the Gypsy Malory grandmother. It's a heartwarming tale that proves within the Malory sector, class and rank is of no importance. Anna Malory's gift was a truly special one, especially to Jason and Molly. I highly recommend this read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for what it is..., December 22, 2004

By	retroredux - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Present (Malory Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed this shorter, sweet novel that renews fans with their favorite family, the Malory's. If you loved the different characters from the various books and want to see a slice of their holiday lives and see how they are "doing"-then I think you'll enjoy this. I also found the story of the romance of Anna and Christopher Malory very sweet and charming-and is a nice lil way to "tie up" loose ends, explaining why some Malory's are a bit adventuresome and gifted, and leading into a much anticipated union for two of the older, beloved characters.

If you are looking for a full length, sensual romance focusing on two main characters, then your looking at the wrong book. But if you want a endearing, uplifting story to read this holiday season I'd recommend this book. It's like having old friends stop by to visit and you'll finish the book with a smile on your face:)