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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic gothic, December 11, 1999

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This review is from: Sons of the Wolf (Paperback)

This is one of Michaels's finest, in my opinion, tied with _Black Rainbow_ for my favorite among her gothics. If you prefer her contemporary romantic suspense novels like _The Dancing Floor_, this is probably not for you. If, however, you love _Jane Eyre_ and books in the true gothic tradition--a sympathetic, adventurous heroine; a sinister villain; a bleak nineteenth-century setting; and increasing suspense and danger--this is a must-read. Michaels also offers her trademark enhancements of the formula in the shape of an engaging, humorous, and genuinely likeable hero (no brooding churl!) and welcome touches of humor. I find the heroine especially enjoyable, unlike Michaels's more recent heroines, who are more abrasive, defensive, and unsympathetic. This is perfect rainy-day or winter reading. If you listen, you can hear the howling of the wolves...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, November 11, 2000

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This review is from: Sons of the Wolf (Paperback)

I have read this book numerous times, and each time it gets better. I even bought a hardcover copy because my paperback version is dog-eared and bent in several places because of how many times I have read it. The heroine in this book is especially likeable as is the hero. Even the villian is somewhat likeable because of the talent of the author. This book is in my opinion Barbara Michaels finest work and I have read all her books. Other books I would recommend by this author are "Here I Stay" and "Vanish with the Rose". Also by her other pseudonym Elizabeth Peters, I would recommend the Vicky Bliss mysteries.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The wolf within Mrs. Michaels, July 10, 2000

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Sons of the Wolf has to be Barbara Michaels greatest novel yet. This novel is full of myster and drama.

The novel begins with two sisters Harriet and Ada who have just become orphaned by their grandmother, and are forced to live with a distant cousin. In it they discover two bothers who are total oppostes and who have secrets themselves. Yet the main question circulating throughout the novel is, who is the true wolf trying to devour the innocent sheep like sisters. If you love mystery and dramam I highly recommend you read this novel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Thrilling Gothic Romance!
Sons of the Wolf by Barbara Michaels (also known as Elizabeth Peters) is a gothic romance set in the mid 1800s. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Anemone Flynn

5.0 out of 5 stars Wolftastic!
This is a beautiful tale of intrigue, romance and suspense. The perfect gothic novel. It was uniquely written as it is in the format of a diary and I found it quite impossible... Read more

Published 12 months ago by foreverfall

4.0 out of 5 stars slow beginning, fast ending
This novel starts out slow, but builds to a rather fast ending. The story is written as pages in a diary. Which makes for an interesting story.

Published on August 24, 2007 by Bird Watching Cat

5.0 out of 5 stars good book
I loved the entire story. The characters, the mystery, and the settling give just makes you want to read it over and over again and still be intrigue. Read more

Published on April 19, 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for Cynics
This novel lacks the sophistication of many of Barbara Michaels' other works, but it offers a good read just the same. Read more

Published on October 6, 2000 by sologub

5.0 out of 5 stars The wolf within Mrs. Michaels
Sons of the Wolf has to be Barbara Michaels greatest novel yet. This novel is full of myster and drama. Read more

Published on July 10, 2000 by meda87

3.0 out of 5 stars A good book, but not one of her best
I have read all of the books by both Michaels and her other pen name, Elizabeth Peters. She is a great auther to get hooked on because at her personal worst, she is still a very... Read more

Published on June 28, 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but slow
I found the book to be pretty good, but it is not one of my favorites. I thought it was hard to get into and it wasn't that easy to follow in the beginning. Read more

Published on June 28, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A great story by Michaels!
Barbara Michaels is my all-time favorite writer. SONS OF THE WOLF was the first book of hers I ever read, and though it is not my complete favorite I enjoyed it, and it's a great... Read more

Published on June 14, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars I thought it was great.
I agree the book was slow at first, but then I could not put it down. I thought the ending was just as it should have been. Read more

Published on May 24, 1998

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