Sailing To Love

by Barbara Cartland

Venetia was very lonely after the death of her parents. So when her cousin Mary begged her to help to save her from a forced marriage, Venetia was ready. Mary was in love with another man and expecting his child. yet the Queen wanted her to marry the Earl of Mountwood at a moment's notice and go with him to India. A reckless impulse made Venetia promise to take Mary's place at the altar. She would worry about the consequences later. Lord Mountwood was handsome, but he was also haughty and autocratic, demanding instant obedience from his servants and his wife. When he discovered the trick Venetia had played on him he was furious. She had only her quick wits to protect her from his wrath. On the journey to India they quarreled and sparred, each getting the measure of the other, while the growing attraction between them became impossible to ignore. In India they travelled to the Northwest frontier, to a fort that was under constant attack by the Russians. And there, just as she and her husband discovered their love, they were caught up in danger that threatened to part them. How they overcame all the obstacles is told in this exciting and romantic novel by Barbara Cartland.

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Born 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

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually didn't hate this one. Good job, Babs.

The heroine was spunky and smart, although you have to forgive the patented Mary Sue formula of all of Cartland's romances. I liked the hero, too. And their friendly sidekick.

Maybe I'm just in a good mood today, but I'm giving this one three stars.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this one that much. Even though it was safe and without any OP drama, there were just too many references to the H's rake past for comfort. His about face at the end when he claimed that he'd been looking for love all along didn't ring true either.

I liked the brave and intrepid heroine. Sure, her plan to save her cousin was completely harebrained, but she had her heart in the right place most of the time. And the way she was able to verbally spar with her hero was the best part of all. She didn't simper or cower, and she used her wits to get her way (most of the time).

Like most of BC's works, the realization of love takes place after very little time together. Except for rare instances, I don't find it all that believable. Such is the case in this story. I'm sorry this missed the mark on that account.

I did enjoy the details of British India; however, the assertion that most Indians celebrated Victoria's rule was laughable. I don't understand who could've read that tidbit without chuckling a little since it was so beyond reality.

Overall, this was a little less enjoyed than most of my other BC reads.

[B00K · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the most enjoyable Barbara Cartland I have read (and I have read over a hundred of them, so I am not making this statement lightly). I loved the humor, the wit and interaction between the lead characters. This was a wonderful read.

[Karen-Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Venetia was very lonely after the death of her parents.So when her cousin Mary begged her to help to save her from a forced marriage, Venetia was ready. Mary was in love with another man and expecting his child. yet the Queen wanted her to marry the Earl of Mountwood at a moment's notice and go with him to India. A reckless impulse made Venetia promise to take Mary's place at the altar. She would worry about the consequences later. Lord Mountwood was handsome, but he was also haughty and autocratic, demanding instant obedience from his servants - and his wife. When he discovered the trick Venetia had played on him he was furious. She had only her quick wits to protect her from his wrath. On the journey to India they quarrelled and sparred, each getting the measure of the other, while the growing attraction between them became impossible to ignore. In India they travelled to the North-West frontier, to a fort that was under constant attack by the Russians. And there, just as she and her husband discovered their love, they were caught up in danger that threatened to part them.

[Kristen Lesperance · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute read. Something I read when I want something fast.