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Publication Date: 2007

Complete and unabridged. Eleven compact discs.

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4.0 out of 5 stars His Best One So Far., February 24, 2008

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This review is from: Starburst: A Novel (Hardcover)

This novel is different & somewhat less predictable than his earlier books. It is an entertaining novel about what can happen when one boldly believes in hope & dreams. Angelique Pascal is a fine Violinist excited by her invitation to perform at the Edinburgh International festival. the main conflict comes from the very unwanted overtures of her manager, a man obsessed with her unique beauty. She gets panicked after a very threatening confrontation with him, & spills her soul to Jamie Stratton a young graduate who insists she take refuge with him.

As the subplots develop, so to do the characters. There is an aspiring comedian who works as a brash bartender, a misguided thief, an elderly director, & a younger beautiful director. All the characters to varying degrees shoud be on the therapists couch. Their individual baggage adds to the main story. Most of their paths will cross during the festivals run as they all search for their own road to happiness. A good fast read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book with a bad cover!, August 28, 2007

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This review is from: Starburst: A Novel (Hardcover)

Just finished this great book which I wish would go on for much longer. I became so involved with these charachters and their lives all surrounding a great festival in Scotland, that it was hard to leave them all. Well written and engaging. Predictable, but still keeps you looking forward to returning to the pages that will bring you back to these wonderful people as they work through the ups and downs of their colorful lives. Don't let the "romance novel" like cover dissuade you. This book is so much better than the cover would lead you to believe. Check this one out. You'll love it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Illuminating Tale of People Who Need People, June 29, 2008

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This review is from: Starburst: A Novel (Hardcover)

Despite, having been a devoted fan of Rosamunde Pilcher for many years, I have never read anything by her son Robin until now. He has evidently inherited her gift of creating warm and interesting characters, charming situations, and blissful romances. He even adds a bit of clever comedy and some heart-tugging male bonding. All in all, a delightful book perfect for an armchair escape to Scotland.

Set amidst the real-life Edinburgh International Festival, this fictionalized account is very informative regarding the entertainers and the behind-the-scenes action. A multitude of characters converge in Edinburgh and their lives will intersect with sometimes wonderful, sometimes tragic results. Among the endearing characters are: Tess, the marketing coordinator, who must deal with an old lover, a new husband, and a concerned boss; Angelique, the child prodigy who blossoms into a beautiful concert violinist with a dark secret; Leonard, the aging cinematographer who seizes one last chance to shine; TK, the juvenile delinquent with a flair for car-jacking; Rene, the comedienne her hometown is banking on to make her mark; Jamie, the handsome young college graduate with rooms to rent; Gavin, the attorney who gives solicitors a good name, and Roger, the fireworks mastermind who will give the festival the greatest starburst it has ever seen.

Each needs something but each has much to give. With the festival in full swing, new friendships will provide helping hands and a chance to make dreams come true.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Gave up early
This book was recommended to me because I spent some time working at the Edinburgh Festival, as do this book's characters. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Ellen Rosewall

5.0 out of 5 stars Starburst by Robin Pilcher
This is a story about seven people and how their lives touch each other during the annual Edinburgh Festival. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Sidney W. Frost

2.0 out of 5 stars i must be downright stupid...
he is no rosamunde. i think maybe i'm just not smart enough to 'get' him. i was lost by page 10.

Published 20 months ago by kiwi

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Everything went perfectly. The book arrived quickly and was of good quality - just as described.

Published 21 months ago by C. Lynch

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining beach read
Robin Pilcher has taken up right where his mother, Rosamund Pilcher, left off. I read all of her books, and now I have read all of his. Read more

Published on November 16, 2009 by A big fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
In a style similar to his mother's, Robin Pilcher writes a very entertaining book. His style lacks the character development that Rosamunde does so well but the story is still a... Read more

Published on March 13, 2009 by K. Peterson

3.0 out of 5 stars Not memorable
It was an okay book, not as good as his first one and one can't compare him to his mother.

Published on February 19, 2009 by G.K.S. Kaul

5.0 out of 5 stars Starburst
Starburst: A Novel

Robin Pilcher continues to engage you with the writing gifts and talents as his mother Rosamunde Pilcher in bringing you into the folds of Scotland... Read more

Published on January 20, 2009 by C. Simons

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book about the Edinburgh Festival
I really like Robin Pilcher's books and have read them all. This one educates you somewhat on the Edinburgh Festival. Read more

Published on December 17, 2008 by Carol J. Schweitzer

4.0 out of 5 stars lovely story
This was the first Robin Pilcher novel I've read, and I enjoyed it very much. I was impressed with all the variety of detail Mr. Pilcher wove into his tale. Read more

Published on January 9, 2008 by mizliz

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Madame Lafitte, Ang�lique Pascal, Harry Wills, Albert Dessuin, Rene Brownlow, Peter Hansen, Sheraton Grand, Stan Morris, Thomas Keene, Princes Street, Leonard Hartson, Gavin Mackintosh, Sarah Atkinson, London Street, Tess Goodwin, Mademoiselle Pascal, Jamie Stratton, Matti Fullbright, Clermont Ferrand, Sir Alasdair Dreyfuss, International Festival, Exploding Sky Company, High Street, Nick Springer, Phil Kenyon

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