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Days of Gold (Edilean #2)
Angus McTern is respected by the men of his clan and adored by the women. He takes his duties as laird seriously and has everything he wants in life—until Edilean Talbot shows up. Breathtakingly beautiful and born of privilege, Edilean needs Angus’s help to reclaim the gold she inherited from her father. The treasure is bound for America, but when Angus tries to seize it,...more
ebook, 384 pages
Published
December 29th 2009
by Atria Books
(first published January 1st 2009)
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This is just my second historical romance,that I have read so far, but I'm already loving reading them and since I love a good romance and history, why not combine both?
I loved the writer's writing style, and the way she described the characters, the places and everything else. She made me feel part of the story like I was also involved in it. As soon, as I started to read the book I was hooked in every single word and it only took me two days to finish reading it!
Even though the love story is v...more
I loved the writer's writing style, and the way she described the characters, the places and everything else. She made me feel part of the story like I was also involved in it. As soon, as I started to read the book I was hooked in every single word and it only took me two days to finish reading it!
Even though the love story is v...more
I have to admit it. I checked this out of the library audio book collection strictly because I wanted to hear the voice actor, Davina Porter, do more Scottish accents. She's probably my favorite reader. The story was pap, but the reading excellent.
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Jan 04, 2010
ஐ Briansgirl (Book Sale Queen)ஐ
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3 of 5 stars
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This book took me awhile to get into. If you can hang in there through the first several chapters, it improves. That being said, it isn't up to Deveraux's usual standards. The hero and heroine spend the majority of the book either hating each other or apart.
This is book 2 in her Edilean trilogy. Since this is a historical book, it should have been the first in the series. Lavender Morning is the first in the series and is a contemporary romance.
This is book 2 in her Edilean trilogy. Since this is a historical book, it should have been the first in the series. Lavender Morning is the first in the series and is a contemporary romance.
Nov 25, 2012
Jill Jackson
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3 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
Lovers of historical romance
Another book in the Edilean series and, frankly, there are so many of them that I cannot keep track of where exactly this book falls chronologically on the list (Goodreads states it's #2). It has not helped matters any that I have not read the books in order.
This much I know: Edilean is a fictional town in Virginia. It was founded by a Scottish immigrant in the 1700's, and named after his wife. The current modern-day occupants of the town all seem to be involved either directly or indirectly wi...more
This much I know: Edilean is a fictional town in Virginia. It was founded by a Scottish immigrant in the 1700's, and named after his wife. The current modern-day occupants of the town all seem to be involved either directly or indirectly wi...more
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Angus McTern is the laird of his clan in name only - as his lands have been gambled away by a relative. Left to do the work of the laird with none of the rewards he's bound and determined to dislike the niece of the new landowner and they have several run-ins with one another that leave little doubt to their mutual dislike.
When Edilean (the previously mentioned niece) runs away from her uncle, who plans to marry her off to one of his lecherous friends Angus becomes embroiled in her escape plan...more
When Edilean (the previously mentioned niece) runs away from her uncle, who plans to marry her off to one of his lecherous friends Angus becomes embroiled in her escape plan...more
Jan 27, 2011
Melinda
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I'm giving this 3 stars as in "I liked it" but not more than 3 stars. However, the narration by Davina Porter was definitely 5 stars! In fact, she may have saved the book for me. I'm a sort of on-again, off-again Jude Deveraux follower - I love some of her books, and hate some. I did not particularly like A Knight in Shining Armor.
This one starts in 1766 Scotland, with a young, orphaned British heiress living with an uncle who won a Scottish keep in a game of cards with the original laird. Edele...more
This one starts in 1766 Scotland, with a young, orphaned British heiress living with an uncle who won a Scottish keep in a game of cards with the original laird. Edele...more
Aug 21, 2010
Tia Jones
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1 of 5 stars
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So I needed to clear my mind. I read mindcandy to do so. I wanted something light and frothy I wouldn't have to think about but just enjoy. Perhaps a historical romance with some playful banter would do the trick? WRONG!
Back before I was allowed to buy the books I wanted because they were not considered "age appropriate" I was stuck stealing romance novels from my sister and horror from my father. In that period I read a good many Jude Deveraux novels and either my memory is faulty or her writi...more
Back before I was allowed to buy the books I wanted because they were not considered "age appropriate" I was stuck stealing romance novels from my sister and horror from my father. In that period I read a good many Jude Deveraux novels and either my memory is faulty or her writi...more
I am a HUGE fan of Deveraux's older books. I grew up reading her, and for years, I considered her to be one of my favorite authors. Unfortunately, she's not an author that has improved with age. Her plotlines have become convoluted, and have become much less focused on romance and much more on "normal" adult fiction plotlines.
When I first started this book, I was thrilled to see that it was set in historical Scotland, which is where many of her older books were set. Finally, she's getting back t...more
When I first started this book, I was thrilled to see that it was set in historical Scotland, which is where many of her older books were set. Finally, she's getting back t...more
Feb 08, 2010
Nan
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2 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
Hardcore Deveraux fans, or those totally unfamiliar with her work.
I checked this book out from my county library. I'm glad that I didn't buy it.
Deveraux is a very problematic writer for me. On the one hand, she's undeniably talented. I always want to read her newest books, because the good ones are gems. On the other hand, some of her books are tired and cliched. Usually, her newer books are better than her older ones. Sadly, this is not one of her best.
A while back, I wrote a rather scathing review of Sweetbriar. It's one of her bad books from the 80s, filled...more
Deveraux is a very problematic writer for me. On the one hand, she's undeniably talented. I always want to read her newest books, because the good ones are gems. On the other hand, some of her books are tired and cliched. Usually, her newer books are better than her older ones. Sadly, this is not one of her best.
A while back, I wrote a rather scathing review of Sweetbriar. It's one of her bad books from the 80s, filled...more
I wasn't too sure what to expect as this was my first Jude Deveraux book, but it was pretty good. The writing wasn't great, I didn't think (but at least not Nicholas Sparks bad <.<), but the story fairly well laid out and there were some amusing scenes. I also liked Edilean's character evolution over the story.
Wasn't too fond of Angus, because I didn't think his character grew too much. He was already a pretty good guy, just a bit of an idiot, and then spent four years pining for Edilean i...more
Wasn't too fond of Angus, because I didn't think his character grew too much. He was already a pretty good guy, just a bit of an idiot, and then spent four years pining for Edilean i...more
1766… Angus McTern… Laird of the McTern’s in Scotland… but his grandfather lost the land to an Englishman (Lawler), but the McTern’s stick around, and take care of the land… Angus tries to make up to his clan for his grandfather’s irresponsibility… Responsible is Angus’ middle name…
Edilean Talbot, almost 18… her mother died in childbirth, her father was a rich soldier who put her in boarding schools (though he loved her, he did not know how to care for her)… and he sold everything and had it con...more
Edilean Talbot, almost 18… her mother died in childbirth, her father was a rich soldier who put her in boarding schools (though he loved her, he did not know how to care for her)… and he sold everything and had it con...more
Very disappointing. I often like this author's books, sometimes adore them, and very occassionally, find a dud. I gave this one a long time to get good -- about 2/3 of the book, but ultimately, I was just bored.
I wanted to like it. I kept thinking she was going someplace good with the character development, taking a young girl who was being used by the men around her, who trusted in the wrong places, and who still needed to grow up and, perhaps, providing the catalyst for that change. And proba...more
I wanted to like it. I kept thinking she was going someplace good with the character development, taking a young girl who was being used by the men around her, who trusted in the wrong places, and who still needed to grow up and, perhaps, providing the catalyst for that change. And proba...more
This was a book I grabbed to read on the plane at the airport. It was my first romance, fluff book. I never thought it' d be the type of book for me, but I was drawn to it because of the time period and place. Takes place in Scotland and early New World America. It was a lot of fun and easy to be whisked away to another time and place. After this one I kept going back to Jude for more. None of her novels really lived up to the first one I read. But still fun. This Edilean series is still my favo...more
I read Lavender Morning first and it is a tame contemporary romance with a helping of mystery whereas Days of Gold is a historical romance with all the 'trimmings' as well as some suspence. In Lavender Morning we are introduced to an array of people connected to Edilean, Virginia a small town outside Williamsburg. What I enjoyed most in Days of Goldis that it takes us way back to before Edilean was even started and tells the story of the man and woman who we get a whiff of in Lavender Morning th...more
Mais um livro cativante de Jude Deveraux.
Em Dias de Ouro vamos recuar ao século XVIII e conhecermos Edilean Talbot e Angus McTern, duas personagens que nos vão levar numa viagem alucinante entre a a Irlanda e a América.
Quem segue a saga de Edilean de Jude Deveraux vai ficar a conhecer como foi criada a pequena cidadezinha em que as deliciosas histórias desta saga desenrolam-se, como Jardim de Alfazema e Perfume da Paixão.
Edilean e Angus são personagens apaixonantes, doces e enternecedores, que...more
Em Dias de Ouro vamos recuar ao século XVIII e conhecermos Edilean Talbot e Angus McTern, duas personagens que nos vão levar numa viagem alucinante entre a a Irlanda e a América.
Quem segue a saga de Edilean de Jude Deveraux vai ficar a conhecer como foi criada a pequena cidadezinha em que as deliciosas histórias desta saga desenrolam-se, como Jardim de Alfazema e Perfume da Paixão.
Edilean e Angus são personagens apaixonantes, doces e enternecedores, que...more
Mar 31, 2012
Patricia Solla
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I was surprised to see that this was a book number 2 because as I read the book I had the feeling it was number 1 and that I would like to read the next book. I guess I'll have to find out what book 1 was and read that first. I liked the two central charcters. I also liked that the author made the female character strong and independent. There's lots of action and while the story begins in England it ends in America and we see a lot of historical US in this story. Well I looked up book number 1...more
Stop reading at the end of part one. Had I seen this book on a shelf, I'd likely not have thought it interesting enough to read...but since I liked the first in the Edilean series, Lavender Morning, so much, I wanted to give it a try. Bad idea!
Part one was predictable, but still entertaining in learning about Angus and Edilean. In part two however, it seems that Jude was more interested in introducing characters from other books than finishing the book that she started. In her scrambling to int...more
Part one was predictable, but still entertaining in learning about Angus and Edilean. In part two however, it seems that Jude was more interested in introducing characters from other books than finishing the book that she started. In her scrambling to int...more
Jude Deveraux writes another winner! However, this is the second book in the Edilean series and it wasn't what I expected. I barely remembered the first book and when I when I started this book I was confused. The other book had been set in modern times and this book was set in the late 1700's. I later realized that this book was telling the the past family stories of the modern characters that had been hinted in during the first book. A smoother transition would have been better. Other than tha...more
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Oh how I wish I could say I enjoyed this book more than two stars, but unfortunately two stars is even pushing it a bit. Jude Deveraux has always been a favorite author of mine, but in this book I found the story hard to get into, and the heroine, especially, hard to like. Edilean, a most beautiful woman that men crave to please her, came across as spoiled, naive, and prone to tantrums. It made it a bit hard to like her for all of her blathering on about how hard her life was and how she was sic...more
I like this story, but it wasn't perfect. I think this book could have been a tale of an epic adventure and much more rich in detail and atmosphere. The story was great, characters were very likable and bright. The historic details were not much and I think could have been a bigger part of the story. There were 4 years of separation between the main characters that is just missing. Such a missed opportunity! With all of that said, I wasn't expecting a sweeping Diana Gabaldon-esque adventure, but...more
This book had real potential even though much of the plot wasn't really plausible. (I understand that it is fiction though and so that isn't a big deal to me.) There were two parts to this book and Part I was about 3/4 of the book long. Then it ended abruptly and the last forth of the book was set for years in the future in a completely different setting with different characters and I was lost and then very quickly bored. WTH??? This could have been a really great book and I was excited about r...more
Feb 03, 2011
Brandon
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5 of 5 stars
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I had bought this book, just out of the urge of wanting to read a book that would keep me hooked to the end. i didnt know anything about it, i just went into the bookstore, i liked the cover, and the summary, so i bought it. When i got home, i looked up reviews, and became nervous because everyone seemed to have hated the book. The next day i started reading it after school, and i really couldnt put it down. I read over half of the book in just the first day i started it, and then i got busy wit...more
I wouldn't say this is a solid three stars because it wasn't what I expected after reading the summary. Which is my fault not the writers but it was hard for me to shift gears. I would also say there was way too much "back again" kind of thing. How many times can a person leave and come back. I loved the characters though, both very strong, committed, but in very different ways. It was good to see two characters so very different in their station but very much alike in their dedication to care f...more
This book was weird for me. I absolutely loved it for the first three quarters of the book. Then, the last quarter totally fell apart, not literally but in the feeling of the book. The romance, decisions and story development made sense and was thoroughly enjoyable to read then at the end, both Angus and Edilean started making choices completely against their characters. By the time Angus had left Edilean twice (once for 4 YEARS, then again for 6 weeks) without so much as a "good-bye", leaving h...more
I was thinking this was going to be more of a "bodice ripper" than it actually was. I also wondered if I was reading a Gabaldon book, as the story carried hints of Jamie and Clare ... but only hints, because the author kept forgetting that her male character was scottish and he lost his accent after the first few chapters. It was totally readable, and I won't say I didn't enjoy it, but there were gaps that didn't make sense and I found a few other aspects a little hard to swallow. But I was look...more
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I'm being generous by giving it 2 stars. It started off well enough, as a typical romance novel thing. I liked the Scottish setting, the story line was mostly believable, etc. All of a sudden, it takes this ridiculous turn for the worse and suddenly we've got an English noblewoman getting into bare-knuckle fistfights w/ woman thieves and building an all-woman vegetable produce empire in the American colonies. And I realize my synopsis makes it sound not so bad, but trust me. It was bad and just...more
This is the 2nd book in the Edilean series, and it was interesting to travel back to the start of the town and to learn the true story of how Angus and Edilean ended up traveling from Scotland to Virginia. I fell in love with Angus from the start of the book, though I never really warmed up to Edilean. I enjoyed their dynamic, but still found Edilean to be to whiny and petulent, even as she grew up. I enjoyed the other characters we got to meet and was glad to see where their stories took them....more
The Saga of Edilean continues but we are transported to 1766 Scotland. This is where it all began - the Harcourts, McTerns, McDowells, Fraziers. At 16, Angus McTern is the laird of the clan by default - the oldest son of the oldest son - after his grandfather gambled away his home on one cut of the cards. When his father died, Angus had to take care of his clan. Angus is taking on this huge responsibility and is respected by the men and adored by the women.
After winning the McTern castle, Nevil...more
After winning the McTern castle, Nevil...more
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Jude Gilliam was born September 20, 1947 in Fairdale, Kentucky. She has a large extended family, and is the elder sister of four brothers. She attended Murray State University and received a degree in Art. In 1967, Jude married and took her husband's surname of White, but four years later they divorced. For years, she worked as 5th-grade teacher.
She began writing in 1976 and her first book, The En...more
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