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The Pink Collection #1
Кръстът на любовта
Когато бащата на Рена умира, тя остава съвсем сама и е принудена да напусне къщата, която до скоро е смятала за свой единствен дом. Прогонена и без пукната пара, тя няма къде да отиде.
Търси помощ от големия дървен кръст, намиращ се в земите на близкото Имение.
Неочаквано обаче, намира три златни монети, заровени в земята, които отнася на новодошлия млад граф Ленсдейл. Те завързват дружба, която се превръща в едно от най-прекрасните неща в живота и на двамата.
Но щастието й бива запрашено от господин Уингейт -невероятно богат мъж, желаещ да омъжи дъщеря си за графа. Определено има нещо зловещо в този господин, тъй като още един мъж, досущ изглеждащ като него, се появява и изчезва безследно.
Накрая един човек умира, а друг е с разбито сърце и всичко става преди вярата и куража на Рена за намиране на щастие, да триумфират.
Как точно се случва всичко, ще прочетете във вълнуващия роман на Барбара Картланд „Кръстът на любовта".
Търси помощ от големия дървен кръст, намиращ се в земите на близкото Имение.
Неочаквано обаче, намира три златни монети, заровени в земята, които отнася на новодошлия млад граф Ленсдейл. Те завързват дружба, която се превръща в едно от най-прекрасните неща в живота и на двамата.
Но щастието й бива запрашено от господин Уингейт -невероятно богат мъж, желаещ да омъжи дъщеря си за графа. Определено има нещо зловещо в този господин, тъй като още един мъж, досущ изглеждащ като него, се появява и изчезва безследно.
Накрая един човек умира, а друг е с разбито сърце и всичко става преди вярата и куража на Рена за намиране на щастие, да триумфират.
Как точно се случва всичко, ще прочетете във вълнуващия роман на Барбара Картланд „Кръстът на любовта".
173 pages, Paperback
First published September 5, 2000
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About the author
Barbara Cartland
1,054 books840 followersBorn in 1901, Barbara Cartland started her writing career in journalism and completed her first book, Jigsaw, when she was just 24. An immediate success, it was the start of her journey to becoming the world’s most famous and most read romantic novelist of all time. Inspiring a whole generation of readers around the globe with her exciting tales of adventure, love and intrigue, she became synonymous with the Romance genre. And she still is to this day, having written over 644 romantic fiction books.
As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, plays, music, poetry and several advice books on life, love, health and cookery – totalling an incredible 723 books in all, with over 1 billion in sales.
Awarded the DBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 in honour of her literary, political and social contributions, she was President of the Hertfordshire branch of the Royal College of Midwives as well as a Dame of Grace of the Order of St John of Jerusalem and Deputy President of the St John Ambulance Brigade.
Always a passionate advocate of woman’s health and beauty, she was dubbed ‘the true Queen of Romance’ by Vogue magazine in her lifetime. Her legend continues today through her wonderfully vivid romantic tales, stories that help you escape from the day to day into the dramatic adventures of strong, beautiful women who battle, often against the odds, eventually to find that love conquers all.
Find out more about the incredible life and works of Dame Barbara Cartland at www.barbaracartland.com
As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, plays, music, poetry and several advice books on life, love, health and cookery – totalling an incredible 723 books in all, with over 1 billion in sales.
Awarded the DBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 in honour of her literary, political and social contributions, she was President of the Hertfordshire branch of the Royal College of Midwives as well as a Dame of Grace of the Order of St John of Jerusalem and Deputy President of the St John Ambulance Brigade.
Always a passionate advocate of woman’s health and beauty, she was dubbed ‘the true Queen of Romance’ by Vogue magazine in her lifetime. Her legend continues today through her wonderfully vivid romantic tales, stories that help you escape from the day to day into the dramatic adventures of strong, beautiful women who battle, often against the odds, eventually to find that love conquers all.
Find out more about the incredible life and works of Dame Barbara Cartland at www.barbaracartland.com
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August 6, 2015
Awesome heroine very cute book!
March 9, 2024
Quick, painless read
Let’s face it. We know entering the world of Dame Barbara Cartland, a prodigious writer of love stories, that her works are the stuff of fluff. However, fluff sells — this is basically a comedy, a one-hour, one act teleplay when you remove the rest — and it manages to entertain without leaving anything more than a fleeting impression. Perfect for when you need a rest in between deeper reads.
Let’s face it. We know entering the world of Dame Barbara Cartland, a prodigious writer of love stories, that her works are the stuff of fluff. However, fluff sells — this is basically a comedy, a one-hour, one act teleplay when you remove the rest — and it manages to entertain without leaving anything more than a fleeting impression. Perfect for when you need a rest in between deeper reads.
March 24, 2014
The Cross of Love was published posthumously, being one of 160 previously-unpublished novels discovered after Barbara Cartland's death.
Poor Rena finds herself homeless when she is thrown out of the vicarage she shared with her father soon after his death. She is invited by the new earl of Lansdale, who lives nearby in the rather ramshackle Grange, to become his house-keeper, and love soon develops between them. But her new happiness is threatened by the sinister Mr. Wyngate, a wealthy man determined to force the Earl to marry his daughter...
I enjoyed this relatively quick read, although the characters lack depth and there is little background description to set the scene. Although the story is set in 1864, there is very little actual "feel" for the period. Having said that, it's a good story with a lively plot which did hold my interest.
Poor Rena finds herself homeless when she is thrown out of the vicarage she shared with her father soon after his death. She is invited by the new earl of Lansdale, who lives nearby in the rather ramshackle Grange, to become his house-keeper, and love soon develops between them. But her new happiness is threatened by the sinister Mr. Wyngate, a wealthy man determined to force the Earl to marry his daughter...
I enjoyed this relatively quick read, although the characters lack depth and there is little background description to set the scene. Although the story is set in 1864, there is very little actual "feel" for the period. Having said that, it's a good story with a lively plot which did hold my interest.
July 24, 2017
It moves at a faster pace than the Cartland novels I've read before, but I really enjoyed this one for several reasons.
Firstly, the characters are written differently than she usually does. The heroine of the book is stronger willed, not as retiring as some of them have been, and she's more outspoken. The hero isn't as stand-offish as her usual; John is down to earth and unafraid of claiming a female as a friend.
Secondly, I enjoyed how the story was structured. It moved quickly but not so fast that it destroyed the pacing of the book. She stayed on target and didn't meander through a lot of self contemplation as some romance novelists do.
Thirdly, it was a lot of fun to read. I always enjoy her books, and I'm glad I checked this one out!
Firstly, the characters are written differently than she usually does. The heroine of the book is stronger willed, not as retiring as some of them have been, and she's more outspoken. The hero isn't as stand-offish as her usual; John is down to earth and unafraid of claiming a female as a friend.
Secondly, I enjoyed how the story was structured. It moved quickly but not so fast that it destroyed the pacing of the book. She stayed on target and didn't meander through a lot of self contemplation as some romance novelists do.
Thirdly, it was a lot of fun to read. I always enjoy her books, and I'm glad I checked this one out!
July 9, 2016
You glide about the house at midnight, carrying a chicken under your arm, and I am absurd?
A good enough short read. I liked the couple and thought they had good chemistry together. I liked them enough that I'm going to ignore the fact that said chicken was able to lay eggs all over the place with nary a rooster in sight. (I don't believe Cartland got the 'bird' part of the Birds and the Bees.)
A good enough short read. I liked the couple and thought they had good chemistry together. I liked them enough that I'm going to ignore the fact that said chicken was able to lay eggs all over the place with nary a rooster in sight. (I don't believe Cartland got the 'bird' part of the Birds and the Bees.)
February 21, 2012
This is the best Barbara Cartland I've read yet! LOVED IT!
April 13, 2013
Really amusing & interesting , from the beginning till the last page.
May 3, 2013
The feisty heroine was awesome. There is excellent humor combined with a fight with evil that makes this a timeless romance to enjoy.
July 18, 2014
A little too silly, even for me.
July 11, 2015
Who doesn't love Barbara Cartland books?
December 24, 2011
A bit melodramatic but a cute book.
October 13, 2018
A very "cute" little story but a delightful read. As I read I kept saying "get on with it" but the plot line had me wanting to know what happens next. It was a bit slow for me getting to the point. These were not great main characters but they were very tolerable and I enjoyed the playfulness and slight humor of the male lead. There were very few characters through out the whole book. There was no sex involved but there was definitely an air of possible romance. The hero and heroine acted properly throughout the book but had you rooting for their relationship. This was the type of story you read when you just want a simple story to entertain you and leave you with a warm feeling and a smile on your face. I have to say I enjoyed it immensely. A sweet, simple and cozy read.
February 24, 2019
Barbara Cartland has written over 700 novels and is admired around the world. Her novels always portray innocence, love, respect and are such a joy to read. There is nothing like reading historical romances with an angelic quality to them. A very good romance!
Rating Book: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rating Book: ★★★★★ (5/5)
February 5, 2020
It's surprisingly cheesy in spite of the victorian setup. I always have the fascination for old books, especially those that were written in the 90s and way before.. and so when I started reading the book I easily got along with it, except maybe until the middle part because I got bored. The book was said to be one of the Barbara's unfinished novels, and some parts were also underdeveloped.
December 28, 2019
Frustração define bem o que eu sinto ao ler esse livro. Gosto muito da BC, mas esse livro, não sei se a versão que li, deixou muito a desejar, pois parece que houve um monte de corte e tudo é muito abrupto. Não recomendo em nada, pois é perda de tempo...
January 23, 2023
Read this super quick. Loved the main character and some parts were emotional. Typical Cartland.
August 4, 2023
3.5 stars rounded up.
July 11, 2024
3,5*
May 10, 2023
When Rena's father dies she is alone in the world, forced out of the vicarage that has been her home, with nowhere to go and no money. She seeks help at the large wooden cross standing in the nearby grounds of The Grange.
And there in the earth she finds three golden coins, which she hands over to the new young Earl of Lansdale. They form a friendship, the sweetest one of her life.
But her new happiness is threatened by Mr. Wyngate, a wealthy man determined to force the Earl to marry his daughter. There is something sinister about Mr. Wyngate, also another man who looks mysteriously like him, and seems to come and go without warning.
In the end, one man lies dead and another's heart is broken before Rena's faith and courage triumph.
And there in the earth she finds three golden coins, which she hands over to the new young Earl of Lansdale. They form a friendship, the sweetest one of her life.
But her new happiness is threatened by Mr. Wyngate, a wealthy man determined to force the Earl to marry his daughter. There is something sinister about Mr. Wyngate, also another man who looks mysteriously like him, and seems to come and go without warning.
In the end, one man lies dead and another's heart is broken before Rena's faith and courage triumph.
July 30, 2019
I didn’t expect to like this one as much as I did, but Rena and John were such a great couple! Rena had way more spunk and backbone than Cartland’s other heroines (at least, for a vicar’s daughter, she was ironically rebellious and worldly) and John loved to laugh - which created some fun dialogues between them both! The villain case in late But was so evil he’s pretty unforgettable!
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