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Friary's Dor
Beautiful Honor Dillard fled fashionable Regency London for the place she loved best in the world--Friary's Dor, an ancient manor on the windswept Kentish coast. Here she would be safe from those who were trying to force her into a marriage she despised.
But waiting for Honor at Friary's Dor was political intrigue, a mysterious pirate ship, and a devilishly handsome, wounded man whose identity was masked but whose attraction was irresistible. Pursuing her were her father with his hateful plans for her future, and a jealous suitor who sought to make her heart his plaything again. Honor had returned not to paradise but to a dangerous trap--and only her own native wit and womanly wiles could set her free to find love and happiness.
But waiting for Honor at Friary's Dor was political intrigue, a mysterious pirate ship, and a devilishly handsome, wounded man whose identity was masked but whose attraction was irresistible. Pursuing her were her father with his hateful plans for her future, and a jealous suitor who sought to make her heart his plaything again. Honor had returned not to paradise but to a dangerous trap--and only her own native wit and womanly wiles could set her free to find love and happiness.
171 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1973
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December 2, 2021
It was the cover which led to me picking this up -- absolutely gorgeous detail and such an eye catching scene. I can't find a credit to the cover artist, which I would love to find out if anyone knows :)
The story starts out with action, lots of lovely descriptions and atmosphere. There is certainly a lot of adventure in this, which I enjoyed... and then Captain Dark appears.
The love interest feels as if he is mysterious for the sake of it and I hated him by the end of the book. The other lost star is due to the ending, as the resolution to the conflict is resolved with Captain Dark explaining things away and the high point of the drama and adventure suddenly falling flat. Most of what is happening is just out of Honor's sphere to create suspense, but too much is left unsaid that the ending felt rushed because of this.
However, I did love the first half of Friary's Dor. It had intrigue, danger and a beautiful setting, so I would probably read this again (And make up my own ending where Captain Dark gets pushed overboard! :P)
The story starts out with action, lots of lovely descriptions and atmosphere. There is certainly a lot of adventure in this, which I enjoyed... and then Captain Dark appears.
The love interest feels as if he is mysterious for the sake of it and I hated him by the end of the book. The other lost star is due to the ending, as the resolution to the conflict is resolved with Captain Dark explaining things away and the high point of the drama and adventure suddenly falling flat. Most of what is happening is just out of Honor's sphere to create suspense, but too much is left unsaid that the ending felt rushed because of this.
However, I did love the first half of Friary's Dor. It had intrigue, danger and a beautiful setting, so I would probably read this again (And make up my own ending where Captain Dark gets pushed overboard! :P)
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