Silk And Stone: An Enchanting Novel of the Heart [Mass Market Paperback]

Deborah Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1994

Samantha Vanderveer has no inkling of the lives that have been destroyed by the infamous Pandora Ruby, a gem that has divided the Vanderveer and Raincrow families for decades, when she falls in love with Jake Raincrow.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Samantha (Sam) Ryder and Jake Raincrow recognize when they meet as small children that their love will constantly have to fight to survive. Jake's mother, Sarah Raincrow, and Sam's aunt, wealthy and evil Alexandra Vanderveer Lomax, have been archenemies since Alex entrapped Sarah's brother into marrying her and giving her the family's most valued possession, the Pandora ruby. Sam and Jake grow into talented adults: she uses her hands to weave beautiful tapestries; he uses his sixth sense--the gift of his Cherokee heritage--to read minds, hunt for gems and find people lost in the North Carolina hills. The two finally marry. But Alex uses bribes, lies and murder to control Sam and to ruin her relationship with Jake. In attempting to do so, she causes the deaths of many in their families and forces Jake into a 10-year jail sentence. It is not until Jake is free, Alex is dead and the ruby is abandoned that Sam and Jake are able to trust one another and love again. While the pace steadies after an uneven start and intrigue abounds, Deborah Smith's ( Blue Willow ) characters, notably Alex, are at once hollow and overdrawn.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 518 pages
• Publisher: Bantam Books; First edition (February 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553296892
• ISBN-13: 978-0553296891
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.1 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #518,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book!, August 6, 2000

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K. Place (Marlow, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silk And Stone: An Enchanting Novel of the Heart (Mass Market Paperback)

It has been a long time since I read a love story that so wrapped me up -- and also one I will recommend to my 16 year old daughter and to my 60 year old mother. Wonderful character development; excellent plot lines; nice historical touches; good dialog and just on and on . . .! Give it a try -- I just can't believe you will be disappointed. This was my first Deborah Smith book -- it won't be my last.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book too good to miss!, October 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Silk And Stone: An Enchanting Novel of the Heart (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the second book of Ms. Smith's I've read. I loved the first, Blue Willow, and this one is even better. Ms. Smith not only makes you believe in soul mates and love too strong to die, she is an incredible writer. If you enjoy a good love story, I promise you'll love this one.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the very best, March 22, 2002

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Mary Lou Smith (Carlsbad, CA, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Silk And Stone: An Enchanting Novel of the Heart (Mass Market Paperback)

This is one of the very best books I've ever read. Deborah Smith is my 2nd favorite author (1st is Nora Roberts). Deborah is a master of the human spirit and personality. And her heros are bigger than life. This book is not only a wonderful story, but is full of suspense and surprises. Couldn't put it down. If I could rate it a 10, I would!