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published
February 2nd 1999
by Bantam
binding
Mass Market Paperback, 384 pages
isbn
0553574094
(isbn13: 9780553574098)
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Leo Drake, the "Mad Monk of Monkcrest," is notoriously eccentric and unquestionably reclusive. But he is also a noted antiquities expert,...more
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Read in June, 2006
Mrs. Beatrice Poole is a woman of many mysteries--including a secret identity as Amelia York, authoress of horrid novels. Upon learning of the death of her uncle under most improper circumstances, Beatrice takes it upon herself to find out what happened. When the young widow finds herself on the verge of becoming the heroine of one of her grim and fanciful tales she looks toward the Earl of Monkford for assistance.
Leo, the Earl of Monkford, has a family history with mystery and intrigue. The...more
Leo, the Earl of Monkford, has a family history with mystery and intrigue. The...more
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Read in October, 2008
Quick writes an enjoyable tale. From the few books of hers that I've read, I'd say she does tend to be intrigued by the fascination some in that era held for machines and wondrous inventions - or maybe it's the damp crypts... I seem to remember someone being trapped in an underground chamber with a tricky release device in some other novel by her. Pleasant read.
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Read in January, 2008
As per usual, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Whenever I haven't a clue what to read next but want something I know I am going to enjoy I always pick up either an Amanda Quick, J D Robb or (early) Julia Garwood. Guaranteed satisfaction
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Read in April, 2008
Another great re-read, this one makes references to Vanza and Zamaria without actually highlighting either, so I thoroughly enjoyed following Beatrice and Leo in their search for her uncle's murderer and the missing artifacts.
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This one's a bit turn-off.
The suspense is mediocre and the romance is cliche at best.
I actually jumped dozens of pages several times to see the destined happy-ever-after ending...
The suspense is mediocre and the romance is cliche at best.
I actually jumped dozens of pages several times to see the destined happy-ever-after ending...
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Read this when I was becoming the other side of me - the alter ego personality that simply reads anything to satisfy dumb curiosity.
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Read in February, 2008
Careful. This is rated PG-13. It's a romance.
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