Silk And Secrets [Paperback]

Madl Linda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2002

American heiress Alyssa Lockhart has been banished to England in disgrace, ordered to find a husband who can tame her wild ways. Riding alone through the foggy moors, she arrives at the imposing gates of Penridge House - and finds herself under the unsettling gaze of its darkly handsome new master, Colonel Harris Trevell. Newly returned from India he possesses an aura as deeply erotic and sensual as the gorgeous silks he imports. Alyssa is completely mesmerised by his smouldering eyes and masculine strength, but she cannot ignore the furtive whispers that Harris Trevell murdered his cousin for his title...and his wife. Now she must discover the truth about this enigmatic man. But it may already be too late. For as dangerous passion sweeps her into a whirlwind of delirious ecstasy, Alyssa knows she has found the only answer her heart demands...even if it puts her own life at risk...

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After an unfortunate prank on her part embarrasses her family, American Alyssa Lockhart is shipped off to her distant country cousins in Cornwall. Arriving at Penridge Hall, Alyssa finds the mood at the estate to be quite somber since the Trevell family is still mourning the death of Alistair Trevell. Even though the official verdict was that Alistair died of food poisoning, Alyssa hears rumors hinting that Alastair was murdered, with the most likely suspect being Alistair's cousin, Harris, who recently returned from India and has inherited the title and the estate. Alyssa manages to befriend Alistair's hostile young daughter, Meggie, only to be put in the position of having to promise the young girl that Harris did not murder her father. Now Alyssa must find a way to prove to both Meggie and herself that Harris, the man she is slowly falling in love with, is not a killer. A complex, resourceful young heroine slowly unravels a tangled murder in this quietly compelling historical. John Charles
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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (November 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821773542
• ISBN-13: 978-0821773543
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,694,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another "Keeper" from Linda Madl, October 30, 2002

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"mao0000" (Gardner, Kansas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Silk And Secrets (Paperback)

Alyssa Lockhart blames no one but herself for the predicament she's in. Banished in disgrace from her home in America to that of distant relatives across the Atlantic, she is forced to make the best of her situation. And she'll do just that in spite of the rumors that her guardian, Lord Harris Penridge, is a murderer. Could the rumors be true? Alyssa thinks he most certainly looks the part--dark, cold, and forbidding. Yet as the days pass, she begins to see another side of him, one that is warm and understanding, and yes, loving. There is nothing dark or cold in the way he holds her, touches her. If only she could decide which is the real Harris. After all, her very life may depend on it.

Harris had never gotten along well with his cousin, Alistair. Everyone knows that. However, it doesn't mean he's up to the task of murder. Rumor has it that he's done this foul deed to stake claim to his cousin's title and money, all the while comforting the beautiful grieving widow. Other rumors say he'll pay for what he's done and that justice will be served. So, isn't there enough turmoil in the manor right now without being saddled with the guardianship of an innocent young woman? Graciousness demands that his family accept Alyssa, and Harris will do everything in his power to keep her safe from the chaos that surrounds them. But being her guardian is the last thing Harris can bring to mind whenever Alyssa is near. She has the power to make him forget the turmoil, the gloom, the dark rumors that shroud his life like a pall. She has the power to make him forget his job is to protect her, not compromise her virtue.

The character motivation and conflict are immediate in this story, the opening lines setting the tone for this perfect blend of passion, mystery, and suspense set in 1885 England. And what a delicious hero! This is going on my keeper shelf.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars COMPELLING, September 27, 2004

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Claudia (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Silk And Secrets (Paperback)

Silk and Secrets is an intriguing romance, full of mystery and surprises. It has an excellent plot and very good characters . In fact, this romance was very impressive!!!!
I highly recommend you to read it - It is a page-turner !!!

Actually I didn't read the book in english, I've read a copy in Portuguese (this book was translated).

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Well written but tedious - Brighter Than Gold is much better, August 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Silk And Secrets (Paperback)

This novel makes a great bedtime read. After ten minutes you will be fast asleep. With 300+ loooong, boring pages to go you will have many nights of deep sleep to look forward to.