Leonie

by Elizabeth Adler

Series: de Courmon Saga (book 1)

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"Great fun to read . . . sensual plotting . . . a Cinderella story set at the turn of the century."--Glamour With only her exotic beauty, seductive innocence, pride, and fiery spirit, Leonie came from the provinces to find her future in Paris. From the shame of music halls, she rose to international fame singing songs of love and longing, straight from the heart. From Paris to the Cote d'Azur, from New York to Brazil, from Cuba to Cairo, she moved in a dazzling world of money, passion, and power--a world darkened only by the relentlessly hunger of one man's obsession--a man determined to possess her . . . a man who could never lover her, never let her go . . . . "Literate and engaging entertainment."--Kirkus Reviews… (more)

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I was in the mood for some light reading and came across this. I'm not a huge romance fan but this was pretty good. The author wrote a sequel called "Peach" that I am going to find next. This is a thick book - nearly 600 pages - but it reads quickly. Good fun! (

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Ceibhfhionn | Oct 29, 2009 |

I think this is the other title of 'Leonie'.

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Leoni is born into a world of poverty and hardship, untll her exotic beauty and fighting spirit lead her to a very different life of wealth and luxury. As mistress of the ruthless and wealthy Duc de Courmont, she craves love, but he craves her, needs her, is obsessed by her. (

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mazda502001 | Oct 26, 2008 |

Good read - one you won't want to put down.

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Set in the late 1800's to the early 1900's, this is the story of Leonie, a poor girl in France. A man Leonie calls Monsieur becomes obsessed by her. She lives in the shadow of fear from Monsieur and eventually becomes a famous singer and, at last, finds true love. (

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mazda502001 | Oct 26, 2008 |

Seties, 1 of 2 (

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"Great fun to read . . . sensual plotting . . . a Cinderella story set at the turn of the century."--Glamour With only her exotic beauty, seductive innocence, pride, and fiery spirit, Leonie came from the provinces to find her future in Paris. From the shame of music halls, she rose to international fame singing songs of love and longing, straight from the heart. From Paris to the Cote d'Azur, from New York to Brazil, from Cuba to Cairo, she moved in a dazzling world of money, passion, and power--a world darkened only by the relentlessly hunger of one man's obsession--a man determined to possess her . . . a man who could never lover her, never let her go . . . . "Literate and engaging entertainment."--Kirkus Reviews

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