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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 ...
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Kathryn in the Court of Six Queens 18 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
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Olivia and Jai 29 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!
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Castles in the Air 3 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.
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Wild Swan 22 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!!
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To Dance with Kings: A Novel 32 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
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Jubilee Trail 24 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
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Sugar Pavilion, The 3 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 ...
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Paint the Wind 15 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...
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The Marsh King's Daughter 2 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 ...
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The Winter Rose 52 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 ...
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Trade Wind 19 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
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Through a Glass Darkly 113 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
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Now Face to Face: A Novel 51 reviews Karleen Koen
Three Rivers Press, 2008
Very interesting
+ Wonderful! The drama continues! + Great follow-up. + Not quite as good as TAGD
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The Love Knot 14 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
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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
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A Season of Swans 1 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 ...
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Swan's Chance 6 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.
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Kentucky Home 2 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 ...
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The Proud Breed 37 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!!!
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