Into Temptation (Lytton Family Trilogy)

by Penny Vincenzi (Goodreads author!)
Into Temptation (Lytton Family Trilogy)  
published October 3rd 2006 by Overlook TP
binding Paperback
isbn 1585678422   (isbn13: 9781585678426)
pages 672
description Into Temptation, the third book of the Lytton family trilogy, shifts the focus to New York City and Barty Miller. Rescued from the slums as a baby by...more
date added
04-18-07



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Sammy
Sammy rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
03/16/08

bookshelves: the-best
Read in October, 2007
By far the best of the trilogy, in my opinion (obviously). Once again your favorite characters return (the living ones at least) and the Lytton family drama is in full force. The books seem to focus specifically on three distinct generations while keeping the other ones fresh on the surface and not letting them get too far away. No Angel of course focused on the original Lyttons in their prime such as Oliver, Sebastian, LM and of course Celia. Then Something Dangerous added a little more foc...more
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Kelly
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06/03/08

Read in June, 2008
Such a great read. Fun and frivolous, but not stupid. The story of the Lytton family of England moves into the middle part of the 20th century by the time you get to the last book of the trilogy. The story goes more into the lives of the next generations, but all the while keeping a tie to the earlier generations introduced way back in the first book. The characters you first met as children are all grown up, have children and grandchildren of their own, and each is given their own drama. ...more
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Kim
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02/09/08

Read in February, 2008
Well, as third books go in trilogies, this was kind of disappointing, but I was happy to see some of the characters' lives wrapped up the way they were. Overall it was kind of depressing but I'm glad I read it.
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Amy
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01/20/08

bookshelves: a-surprisingly-good-book
Most of what this author reads is too pulpy for me. But the Lytton trilogy follows a British publishing family....a great saga, and the writing is adequate.
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Eliza
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01/08/08

Really good trilogy. Fairly light reading but memorable characters and definately an author I can't put down!
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Christine
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09/09/07

Read in August, 2007
This last book of the trilogy ties up all the loose end rather nicely, I think.
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Dawn
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06/10/08

Read in June, 2008
Final book in the trilogy. A little heavy on the drama, but fun nonetheless.
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Ann
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01/13/08

Loved the trilogy!!! An absolute must read!
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Kathy
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12/17/07

Read in December, 2007
Last of a great and memorable trilogy.
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Lucy
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02/09/08

Read in September, 2006
I was devastated when this ended.
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Suz
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07/16/07

Book #3
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Renée
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01/28/08

bookshelves: guilty-pleasures
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Cathy
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12/26/07

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05/06/08

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Adrienne
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Lady
Lady marked it as to-read (review of isbn 0752849557)
03/17/08

bookshelves: to-read
 

Jan
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03/30/08

 


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avg rating (all editions): 4.16 (109 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 4.19 (101 ratings)
number of reviews: 12






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Into Temptation (Paperback)
Into Temptation (The Spoils of Time)
Into Temptation (Hardcover)