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In Restoration England, a family secret unleashes intrigue, incest, and treachery in this saga by a New York Times–bestselling author. While England continues to be torn apart by political and religious turmoil, fourteen-year-old Priscilla Eversleigh gives herself to fugitive Jocelyn Frinton in a moment of youthful passion. Desperate to conceal her shameful secret from her family, Priscilla journeys to Venice, Italy, where her illegitimate daughter, Carlotta, is passed off to another show more woman—and a conspiracy is born. Priscilla's past will haunt her in the decades to come. As fortune-hunters circle, Carlotta becomes a pawn in a twisted game of greed and revenge. Now Priscilla must make the ultimate sacrifice—even if it costs her the man she loves—which will shape not only Carlotta's future, but also the lives of the generations of Eversleigh women to come. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Romance. show lessTags
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Didn't think this was as good as it could've been. Like many works by this author, under various pen names, she tends to set up engaging scenarios and build suspense, but doesn't make the most of the conflicts or climaxes.
The plot itself is fine but feels underplayed. There's potential for better things.
I liked the characters though none especially stood out.
The plot itself is fine but feels underplayed. There's potential for better things.
I liked the characters though none especially stood out.
Read during Spring 2003
More of the saga of Eversleigh and it's inhabitants. The heroine is the daughter of Arabella and Carleton Eversleigh from Lament for a Lost Lover but even with the family tree in the front cover, it is hard to keep track of who is the illegatimate child of whom. Priscilla has a daughter(Carlotta) from an illict romance at the age of 14 with a condemned Catholic nobleman and her mother's friend Harriet raises her as her own. Priscilla marries Harriet's son, Leigh, who is some kind of half cousin to her. But wait, then Carlotta inherits a fortune from the uncle of her unknown father who lost all his family when he learns of her exsistence. Then there is evil villian Beaumont Granville. Perhaps someday I will get show more these all and read them in order to figure out who is who.... show less
More of the saga of Eversleigh and it's inhabitants. The heroine is the daughter of Arabella and Carleton Eversleigh from Lament for a Lost Lover but even with the family tree in the front cover, it is hard to keep track of who is the illegatimate child of whom. Priscilla has a daughter(Carlotta) from an illict romance at the age of 14 with a condemned Catholic nobleman and her mother's friend Harriet raises her as her own. Priscilla marries Harriet's son, Leigh, who is some kind of half cousin to her. But wait, then Carlotta inherits a fortune from the uncle of her unknown father who lost all his family when he learns of her exsistence. Then there is evil villian Beaumont Granville. Perhaps someday I will get show more these all and read them in order to figure out who is who.... show less
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Jean Plaidy was a British writer who wrote under various pen names. Her real name is Eleanor Alice Burford Hibbert. She was born in London on September 1, 1906. Most of the books written as Jean Plaidy are historical romances based on English history featuring historical figures. The first, Beyond the Blue Mountains, was published in 1947. Hibbert show more also wrote five nonfiction histories and two children's books. Besides Jean Plaidy, Hibbert wrote under Victoria Holt, Phillipa Carr, Elbur Ford, Kathleen Kellow, Ellalice Tate, and her maiden name, Eleanor Burford. Hibbert died on January 18, 1993. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title*
- La hija del amor
- Original publication date
- 1978
- People/Characters
- Maxine; Nick; Lorely; Harry
- Important places
- England, UK
- First words
- I was first aware of mystery when my father, who had hitherto for the most part seemed unaware of my existence, suddenly decreed that Mistress Philpots, who had until this time been my governess, no longer possessed the requi... (show all)red qualifications for the task, and must be replaced.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)We knew that we were at the beginning of a new life together and that it would be good.
- Disambiguation notice
- This is the book by Philippa Carr, not the one by Irene Carr.
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