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4.0 out of 5 stars
From Two Lips Reviews, August 14, 2007
This review is from: Zebulon (Paperback)
Abigail Willis is a historian turned author. The Civil War era is her passion so when she meets a man dressed in authentic clothing from the period, she is intrigued.
Zebulon is a strikingly handsome man and one would expect that the girls would be all over him, but it seems that Abigail is the only one who can see him. Zebulon was in fact a Civil War soldier and has roaming Richmond, Virginia ever since his death, looking for true love. As soon as he sets eyes on Abigail, he knows that his wait is over.
Zebulon is an old-fashioned, sweet romance from author Leigh Barbour. It starts out rather slow and it takes a while before the characters are lined up on the stage, making the first half of the novel drag.
Abigail and Zeb are interesting characters who manage to overcome the difficulties in their path. The villains are truly villainous, and help move the story along nicely. All in all, an unconventional but entertaining read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
By Fallen Angel Reviews, August 14, 2007
This review is from: Zebulon (Paperback)
Zebulon is a ghost. A very handsome ghost, one who makes author Abigail Willis forget her mood swings, aches and pains and the rest of her change-of-life physical ailments. When she first meets Zeb, as she calls him, Abigail is convinced he's playing a part. A very convincing part, but a part, nonetheless.
When her sister reminds her that their grandmother and Aunt Ruby both spoke to imaginary people, she realizes that the rest of the world can't see Zeb. Is he really a ghost, or is she losing her mind?
Leigh Barbour has created a world where historians/authors mix freely with centuries-old men, and she's done it convincingly. I enjoyed Zebulon for a number of reasons, but the most pressing is that this story feels like one that any of us could have.
Gail is a heroine that could be any of us, or anyone we know. The characters, even the apparitions, are detailed, vivid and believable. Although there are points where the dialogue is stilted and the narrative's flow stumbles, the richness of this story makes up for any flaws it has.
And when Gail's troubles begin in earnest, I found myself rooting for her and Zebulon to succeed in a way that I hadn't expected to. I sincerely cared for these characters. Zebulon is a fine, satisfying read. The ending is a real kicker!
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