This a wonderful story!! I have to admit, when I started reading and realized I was going through the whole of our heroine's life, I had my doubts about the book. I couldn't fathom how the charade in the first half of the book could play out to be interesting. I was so wrong. The writing is so compelling and the characters so enthralling, I couldn't put the darned thing down. Ms Atwell writes a wonderfully warm story and the plot keeps the pages turning. The characters do as well. We have an evil step mother at odds with the a dashing, yet troubled hero. I love the play between these two. His friend is a warm fellow who brightens the page. Complementing these are a full cast of characters who make this book shine. Expertly written piece of work.
Please write more charming and intriguing historicals Ms. Atwell. I can't wait for the next one.… (more)
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I have to admit, when I started reading and realized I was going through the whole of our heroine's life, I had my doubts about the book. I couldn't fathom how the charade in the first half of the book could play out to be interesting. I was so wrong. The writing is so compelling and the characters so enthralling, I couldn't put the darned thing down. Ms Atwell writes a wonderfully warm story and the plot keeps the pages turning. The characters do as well. We have an evil step mother at odds with the a dashing, yet troubled hero. I love the play between these two. His friend is a warm fellow who brightens the page. Complementing these are a full cast of characters who make this book shine. Expertly written piece of work.
Please write more charming and intriguing historicals Ms. Atwell. I can't wait for the next one.… (more)