Celia Garth (Special Numbered First Edition on Ivory Laid Paper)1 review
Gwen Bristow

Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1959

Perfect novel for young and adult readers!

I first encountered this book as a preteen, and have since revisited it at least once a year. While it is engaging for the young reader, it is also story rich to hold an adult's interest. Celia Garth is a young orphan making a living as a seamstress during the break out of the ...
  
  











  



  
Kathryn in the Court of Six Queens18 reviews
Anne M. Abbey

Bantam, 1989

Fabulous tale of one woman who served all six queens of Henry VIII

+ Read it and loved it, reading again.
+ Excellent Novel!
+ The author is still writing
  
  











  



  
Olivia and Jai29 reviews
Rebecca Ryman

St Martins Pr, 1990

A fabulous tale of star crossed lovers in 19C India

+ Minor irritants, but overall a cracking read
+ The Opposite of Love is Not Hate
+ Absolutely Amazing!
+ A gift of literary brilliance!
  
  











  



  
Castles in the Air3 reviews
Patricia Gallagher

Avon Books (Mm), 1983

LOVED THIS BOOK

+ Despite the cover, this is so much more than an historical romance
+ A DREAM COME TRUE...

This is a great book. the reviewer before me has explained the story line so I won't go into that but this book is worth reading, I bought all 3 of the books in this series and the story line was very good in all 3 of the books.
  
  











  



  
Wild Swan22 reviews
Celeste De Blasis

Bantam Books, 1985

Words are insufficient

+ (4.5) One woman in love with two men and an 80's saga that survives the test of time
+ Wild Swan
+ This is one of a trilogy/ All three are 5 star books
+ Enthralling start to a 3 book Series!!
  
  











  



  
To Dance with Kings: A Novel32 reviews
Rosalind Laker

Three Rivers Press, 2007

A Must Read

+ To dance With Kings
+ Well written tale
+ Review by Mirella Patzer - Author of Bloodstone Castle
+ Wonderful
  
  











  



  
Jubilee Trail24 reviews
Gwen Bristow

Chicago Review Press, 2006

Gwen Bristow's books helped me survive middle school and awkward adolescence.

+ Ms. Padilla was right!
+ I didn't want it to end!
+ Not as good as Calico Palace
  
  











  



  
Sugar Pavilion, The3 reviews
Rosalind Laker

Doubleday, 1993

Delicious!

+ A Sugary Sweet (that's a good thing in this case) Tale to read

As a huge fan of Rosalind Laker, I will admit I am a bit biased. Still, I think THE SUGAR PAVILION was sweet and sinfully addictive. As with most of her books, I could not put it down until the last emotion-wrought page was read. I liked Sophie Delacourt more than any other Laker character ...
  
  











  



  
Paint the Wind15 reviews
Cathy Cash Spellman

Dell, 1991

(4.5) The story of one woman and the two brothers who loved her in Colorado's Cloud City

+ ALL TIME FAVORITE BY REDSUE
+ Incredible Saga!!!
+ Excellent
+ I wanted to be Fancy and love Chance and cry with Bandana...
  
  











  



  
The Marsh King's Daughter2 reviews
Elizabeth Chadwick

Time Warner Paperbacks, 2006

COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!

+ Runaway nuns, pirates and stolen treasure, oh my!

I had to stay up until I finished it at 1AM. Another outstanding saga from Elizabeth Chadwick. I cannot get enough of her books, everyone of them sends me back to another world, another time. This was a bit different from the author's usual story -- you really won't find many lords, ladies and ...
  
  











  



  
The Winter Rose52 reviews
Jennifer Donnelly

Hyperion, 2008

Winter Rose - Amazing Follow Up

+ NOT MY NORMAL READ, BUT I DID ENJOY THIS ONE!
+ Loved it!

Of all the novels that I read in the past year, this one stood out. The story is fascinating with a wonderfully developed heroine. The author does a fantastic job in creating a very likeable heroine/hero. It's the 2nd book in the "tea" series and I could not have asked for a better follow up to ...
  
  











  



  
Trade Wind19 reviews
M. M. Kaye

Bantam Books, 1982

Excellent...not a "romance novel"

+ Morally confusing as "Pavilions" was not but just as crammed with adventure, politics, exotic locals and people and romance
+ Another wonderful tale of the Far East from M.M. Kaye
+ Outstanding historical romance novel
  
  











  



  
Through a Glass Darkly113 reviews
Karleen Koen

Sourcebooks Landmark, 2003

Spectacular book, I flew through every page;

+ Tragic, yet enthralling
+ A touching story, but read the reviews before you buy
+ An emotional read
  
  











  



  
Now Face to Face: A Novel51 reviews
Karleen Koen

Three Rivers Press, 2008

Very interesting

+ Wonderful! The drama continues!
+ Great follow-up.
+ Not quite as good as TAGD
  
  











  



  
The Love Knot14 reviews
Elizabeth Chadwick

St Martins Pr, 1999

Always a safe bet with this author

+ An intense look at the war between Stephen and Mathilda, from the bottom up.
+ A very good book, from tragic beginning to happy end...
+ Loved it!
+ Civil Unrest is the Conqueror's Legacy
  
  











  



  
Roselynde (Signature Select)13 reviews
Roberta Gellis

Harlequin, 2005

Surprisingly good

+ Return of a Classic romance and series.
+ Roselynde
+ This tale has stood the test of time
  
  











  



  
A Season of Swans1 review
Celeste Deblasis

Bantam Books, 1989

Final book in De Blasis' Swan Trilogy

A Season of Swans begins in 1870 and the focus of the story shifts from Alex and Rane Falconer to their granddaughter Gincie and her husband Travis Culhane and their three children. Now happily settled in California, a surprise return from Gincie's past leads her to a drastic move that has ...
  
  











  



  
Swan's Chance6 reviews
Celeste De Blasis

Bantam Books Ltd, 1987

Great 2nd Book in this Trilogy!!

+ A good follow up to Wild Swan
+ Amazing book - amazing trilogy
+ An amazing story of love that endures time and circumstance.
  
  











  



  
Kentucky Home2 reviews
Betty Layman Receveur

Ballantine Books, 1995

JUST AS GOOD AS THE FIRST!!

+ Good follow up to Oh Kentucky!

This book is the sequel to OH KENTUCKY by Receveur. The book begins by reintroducing Kitty Gentry of Oh, Kentucky!, who in 1825 is thinking back on her life. Kitty begins her recollections in 1792, when she, her beloved second husband, Roman, Kentucky's first senator, and their four children are ...
  
  











  



  
The Proud Breed37 reviews
Celeste De Blasis

Bantam, 1985

(4.5) Looking for a big, fat family saga set in Old California?

+ Greatest book I've ever read
+ Amazing Book
+ Agree that it is the best book I have ever read..................
+ My favorite book EVER!!!