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Secrecy
by
Belva Plain
First came the sin. Then the lies.
He was handsome, charming, irresistable, and an eighteen-year-old lady-killer, her uncle Cliff's stepson, Ted. But in one terrible night he would shatter the life of fourteen-year-old Charlotte Dawes and nearly destroy her family. Years afterward, Charlotte would remember that night with fear and loathing, with pain that could be banish...more
He was handsome, charming, irresistable, and an eighteen-year-old lady-killer, her uncle Cliff's stepson, Ted. But in one terrible night he would shatter the life of fourteen-year-old Charlotte Dawes and nearly destroy her family. Years afterward, Charlotte would remember that night with fear and loathing, with pain that could be banish...more
Mass Market Paperback, 432 pages
Published
August 24th 2011
by Dell
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When Charlotte Dawes is raped by her cousin-by-marriage, Ted at 14, her parents are furious. Charlotte becomes pregnant, and as she recovers from a ruptured tubal pregnancy both parents are at her bedside. Meanwhile, Ted continues assaulting women until he is caught and indicted. He then escapes from prison into the night. Eight years later, Charlotte is working in Manhattan and despairs of forming a relationship with a man, until she meets Roger Heywood who coaxes her out of her traumatic fear ...more
I really like this author's books. She deals with subjects that are a bit taboo but with sensitivity.
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He was handsome, charming, irresistible, and an eighteen year old lady-killer, her uncle Cliff's stepson Ted. But in one terrible afternoon he would shatter the life of fourteen year old Charlotte Dawes and nearly destroy her family. Years afterward, Charlotte would remember that day with fear and loathing, with pain that could be banished only by her work ...more
Back Cover Blurb:
He was handsome, charming, irresistible, and an eighteen year old lady-killer, her uncle Cliff's stepson Ted. But in one terrible afternoon he would shatter the life of fourteen year old Charlotte Dawes and nearly destroy her family. Years afterward, Charlotte would remember that day with fear and loathing, with pain that could be banished only by her work ...more
Very dramatic book, I loved it! Enjoyed the characters and storyline. This is not a fluffy chick book; it is an intense romance/real life type of book. I finished it very quickly and was surprised by the ending.
When I first started reading this book, I know have read it before; but I must not have finished it because I didn't recognize the ending. Glad I finished it this time.
When I first started reading this book, I know have read it before; but I must not have finished it because I didn't recognize the ending. Glad I finished it this time.
A young girl is raped by her new step-brother and it affects her for the next decade in her relationship with men. Against the backdrop of a failed mill, her father's family business, and her mother's departure to live in Italy.
Nancy Abram
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I like all of Belva Plain's books but this was one of my favorite. She seems to always dwell of common problems that families have in a very interesting way.
The secrecy around events makes as much (negative) impact on lives than the actual horrendous event that everyone covers up.
This is the second book I have read of Belva Plain's and it is another "can't put it down." Her books move fast, definitely are for women, but always have a twist around the corner that you never suspect. Can't wait to start another.
Not up to her usual standards. Full of unrealistic dialogue, characters and scenes; and a too rapid, too tidy ending.
First Belva Plain book I've read ... it wasn't horrible, but it certainly wasn't great. I will try another book by her, just to see if she can do better.
Good book. I think I may have read it a long time ago, some parts were kind of familiar.
Loved it. Belva Plain is becoming a favorite new author! :-)
family relationships??nah.not my type.
Jane
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I liked it. There was mystery to it but also a family dealing with a lot of heartache. It had a good ending.
Belva Plain has a strange way of writing in this book. I didn't really like the way she words things a lot of the time. I did care about the characters though, so that's why I continued to read it until I finished. I don't think that I will read another one of her books.
My aunt gave me this book ot read and as I got into it I realized that I had seen the movie:o) much better than the movie and I really ejnjoyed how she worked the plot into a happy ending.
Nothing special. My first book read by this author and probably last. Boring, predictable plot.
My first and last Belva Plain book. The dialogue was ridiculous--totally un-real.
Good light read. Pretty predictable but fun.
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