A passionate story rich with international characters, spanning three decades as it tells the tale of a rich and powerful couple.
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Feb 20, 2011
Manuela
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Oct 04, 2010
Cora
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I couldn't put this one down. It's an 80s style character intrigue style story similar to books by Danielle Steele. A rural misfit, Helen, goes to the city after her mother has an abortion. She ends up going through one hell after another, becomes an actress, and eventually reconnects with Edward, who is the love of her life.
Never in a million years would I have guessed the end of this book. Very bittersweet, and I can't say I would have handled the ending the same way. Too much wat More...
Never in a million years would I have guessed the end of this book. Very bittersweet, and I can't say I would have handled the ending the same way. Too much wat More...
Apr 28, 2011
Sarah R
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This was the first book I read by Sally Beauman her characters seemed so real and it was so sad that she lost her darling Edouard because he couldn't bear her to know that he was her uncle and that their children should never have been born. I wanted to know the ending but I didn't want the book to be at an end, I passed it on to my friends and they all said the same. It was a truly wonderful book.
Sep 26, 2007
Sue
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Written in 1987 and I still can't forget this book. I haven't read it since the 80's so my taste may have changed... I will have to re-read this to see if I still feel the same.
I worked for a bookstore in Aloha and saw this book. I have very ecletic tastes in books and have read a lot of historical fiction and Danielle Steele but wanted to try my hand at something different.
At first I was outraged by what was happening to the main character, Helene, to the point I almost More...
I worked for a bookstore in Aloha and saw this book. I have very ecletic tastes in books and have read a lot of historical fiction and Danielle Steele but wanted to try my hand at something different.
At first I was outraged by what was happening to the main character, Helene, to the point I almost More...
Jun 22, 2009
Jackie
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At the recommendation of a friend, Gayle, who fondly remembered reading it many years ago, I moved it to the top of my 'to read' pile and started it yesterday. After staying up very late reading, and reading all afternoon/early evening today, I devoured this book (all 800+ pages!). Such complex relationships, truly a love story, the author develops the characters fully, thoughtfully.
Apr 11, 2009
Sharondyck
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One of my favourite books of all time. I re-read it every so often, which you can't say about that many books. It's a great love story, with elements of mystery, tragedy, and suspense. A very enjoyable read.
May 03, 2011
Katie
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I'm not ususally a fan of romance novels; however, I really like Sally Beauman's novels and this one in particular. This IS a love story, but the characters are interesting and do interesting things. It's not just a romance, and nary a pirate or virgin in distress in sight. This story is entertaining, and you will find yourself remembering the characters and scenarios long after reading. This book was written decades ago, but I think it is timeless and an engrossing, enjoyable read. I told my fr
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Aug 08, 2011
Epic book from the 80s, very smutty but overall a great one! Surprised there hasnt been a sequel yet!
Jan 13, 2010
Sheena
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A guilty pleasure by the sound of it and a lot of it read in bed with a very bad cold for company.
Nov 13, 2011
From one of the book boxes Moem sent to me.
This book is looking for a new home :-)
This book is looking for a new home :-)
Jan 18, 2010
Dorothy
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I haven't read one of these long, multi-generational novels in a long time and I liked it
Nov 20, 2008
This is one of the most exquisite books I have ever had the pleasure to read!!!
Jul 06, 2007
The longest, horrible read. I forced myself through it, hoping for more. It was gross and mostly unpleasant. Could've been half and long and twice as good and I still couldn't have enjoyed it.
Jun 26, 2008
Tanya
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If you liked the Bronze Horseman you will love this book. A love story but one that actually keeps you reading. Was tempted to give it a 5.
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