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Colby's Coin #1-2
The Gold Coin/The Silver Coin
A two-in-one omnibus edition chronicles the lives and fortunes of two beautiful identical cousins--Anastasia and Breanna Colby--whose lives are threatened by a sinister scheme in which Breanna's father has become involved, in a volume that contains The Gold Coin and The Silver Coin. Original.
608 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
About the author
Andrea Kane
49 books865 followersComing in March 2019 from Andrea Kane: DEAD IN A WEEK.
Andrea Kane is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of twenty-nine novels, including fifteen psychological thrillers and fourteen historical romantic suspense titles. With her signature style, Kane creates unforgettable characters and confronts them with life-threatening danger. As a master of suspense, she weaves them into exciting, carefully-researched stories, pushing them to the edge—and keeping her readers up all night.
Kane’s first contemporary suspense thriller, Run for Your Life, became an instant New York Times bestseller. She followed with a string of bestselling psychological thrillers including No Way Out, Twisted, and Drawn in Blood.
Her latest in the highly successful Forensic Instincts series, Dead in a Week, adds the Zermatt Group into the mix—a covert team of former military and spy agency operatives. With a week to save a young woman from ruthless kidnappers, this globe-spanning chase, from the beerhalls of Germany, to the tech gardens of California, to the skyscrapers of China, and finally the farmlands of Croatia will keep readers guessing until the very end. The first showcase of Forensic Instincts’ talents came with the New York Times bestseller, The Girl Who Disappeared Twice, followed by The Line Between Here and Gone, The Stranger You Know, The Silence that Speaks, The Murder That Never Was, and A Face to Die For.
Kane’s beloved historical romantic suspense novels include My Heart’s Desire, Samantha, Echoes in the Mist, and Wishes in the Wind.
With a worldwide following of passionate readers, her books have been published in more than twenty languages.
Kane lives in New Jersey with her husband and family. She’s an avid crossword puzzle solver and a diehard Yankees fan. Otherwise, she’s either writing or playing with her Pomeranian, Mischief, who does his best to keep her from writing.
Andrea Kane is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of twenty-nine novels, including fifteen psychological thrillers and fourteen historical romantic suspense titles. With her signature style, Kane creates unforgettable characters and confronts them with life-threatening danger. As a master of suspense, she weaves them into exciting, carefully-researched stories, pushing them to the edge—and keeping her readers up all night.
Kane’s first contemporary suspense thriller, Run for Your Life, became an instant New York Times bestseller. She followed with a string of bestselling psychological thrillers including No Way Out, Twisted, and Drawn in Blood.
Her latest in the highly successful Forensic Instincts series, Dead in a Week, adds the Zermatt Group into the mix—a covert team of former military and spy agency operatives. With a week to save a young woman from ruthless kidnappers, this globe-spanning chase, from the beerhalls of Germany, to the tech gardens of California, to the skyscrapers of China, and finally the farmlands of Croatia will keep readers guessing until the very end. The first showcase of Forensic Instincts’ talents came with the New York Times bestseller, The Girl Who Disappeared Twice, followed by The Line Between Here and Gone, The Stranger You Know, The Silence that Speaks, The Murder That Never Was, and A Face to Die For.
Kane’s beloved historical romantic suspense novels include My Heart’s Desire, Samantha, Echoes in the Mist, and Wishes in the Wind.
With a worldwide following of passionate readers, her books have been published in more than twenty languages.
Kane lives in New Jersey with her husband and family. She’s an avid crossword puzzle solver and a diehard Yankees fan. Otherwise, she’s either writing or playing with her Pomeranian, Mischief, who does his best to keep her from writing.
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March 4, 2024
I really enjoyed this Andrea Kane offering that is two novels in one book. They are the stories of two cousins in Victorian England. Almost identical in appearance, the novels cover the girls' attempts to live up to the wishes of their late grandfather when he presented each with a special coin, one silver and the other gold. After his death, the young women try to keep the family together.
Ms. Kane crafts a masterful blend of intrigue, secrets, murder and love that combine to make this intelligent volume a great read. I had a hard time putting it down.
Ms. Kane crafts a masterful blend of intrigue, secrets, murder and love that combine to make this intelligent volume a great read. I had a hard time putting it down.
August 24, 2017
Ugh. Save me from stupid female lead characters that are supposed to be smart. The lead women in this novel are described as intelligent. They work together to solve a family mystery involving the father/uncle, but yet they do things that belie that description. For example, Anastasia is hiding from an *assassin* and yet can't seem to keep herself from running to Damen's front door in full view of anyone standing outside to greet people. *sigh* she could at least have struggled with the impulse until she heard the door shut. THAT would have been the intelligent thing to do.
Initially, I was intrigued by the plot and beginning of The Gold Coin, but ultimately, there were too many romance novel cliches and too many instances of disregard for historical facts for me to like The Gold Coin. (I'm not sure if I'll even read The Silver Coin. At this point, I'm too irritated by the characters to do so.) The ending was totally contrived, as historical legal facts were completely disregarded. The Manor was entailed, as evidenced by the fact that it was passed from the Viscount Colby (Grandfather) to George, the oldest twin. When George is put in prison, there are going to be legal ramifications, but those are ignored. Anastasia's whole idea of what to do to "unite the family" also ignores the fact that there are no SONS to inherit. Women did not inherit entailed property, and so they are not going to HAVE a property to live on when George dies or is disenfranchised because of his crimes.
The romance is ridiculous and totally not credible. The novel attempts to sell it as partially Love at First Sight, but there isn't enough context to support that view. Also not enough passage of time to support the regular falling in love view. The whole thing was irritating.
Initially, I was intrigued by the plot and beginning of The Gold Coin, but ultimately, there were too many romance novel cliches and too many instances of disregard for historical facts for me to like The Gold Coin. (I'm not sure if I'll even read The Silver Coin. At this point, I'm too irritated by the characters to do so.) The ending was totally contrived, as historical legal facts were completely disregarded. The Manor was entailed, as evidenced by the fact that it was passed from the Viscount Colby (Grandfather) to George, the oldest twin. When George is put in prison, there are going to be legal ramifications, but those are ignored. Anastasia's whole idea of what to do to "unite the family" also ignores the fact that there are no SONS to inherit. Women did not inherit entailed property, and so they are not going to HAVE a property to live on when George dies or is disenfranchised because of his crimes.
The romance is ridiculous and totally not credible. The novel attempts to sell it as partially Love at First Sight, but there isn't enough context to support that view. Also not enough passage of time to support the regular falling in love view. The whole thing was irritating.
March 4, 2017
The Gold Coin - 4/5 - This follows Kane's typical romance formula where the romance is settled very early on, with no angst regarding uncertain feelings or betrayal. It does focus on whether the H and h can overcome external problems in order to be together forever, like they want to be. Anastasia was not my favorite in this one - especially having already read about Breanna, who I like better. Damon I liked. Though, these two were a bit out of character (IMHO) in the second book. It was nice to finally get the background information for what is going on in the second book though.
The Silver Coin - 5/5 - Sometimes, I don't want all the relationship angst. I just want H/h to get together, know they love each other and overcome the external obstacles. And that's what this book is about. The Hero, Royce meets Breanna, our heroine when the family run out of options with an assassin threatening the ladies, Breanna and Anastasia. Royce is something of a private investigator and agrees to take the case using unconventional means. Breanna has been raised in a rather abusive household and is strong as steel and Royce admires the hell out of her for it. There are so few obstacles to these two coming together and it was something of a refreshing change. Some people may prefer more angst, I wasn't in the mood for it and can still appreciate it. (Although sometimes I like the obstacles to be there - I liked that this book removed them). So there.
The Silver Coin - 5/5 - Sometimes, I don't want all the relationship angst. I just want H/h to get together, know they love each other and overcome the external obstacles. And that's what this book is about. The Hero, Royce meets Breanna, our heroine when the family run out of options with an assassin threatening the ladies, Breanna and Anastasia. Royce is something of a private investigator and agrees to take the case using unconventional means. Breanna has been raised in a rather abusive household and is strong as steel and Royce admires the hell out of her for it. There are so few obstacles to these two coming together and it was something of a refreshing change. Some people may prefer more angst, I wasn't in the mood for it and can still appreciate it. (Although sometimes I like the obstacles to be there - I liked that this book removed them). So there.
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October 21, 2018
The Gold Coin
What a terrific romantic mystery! I've enjoyed reading Ms. Kane's historical romances before and I think I liked this one even more. Though I do think I've read it before.
Stories about family standing up for each other and protecting each other are always favorites for me. It's the tangible love for each other that makes the story extra special.
You have that love and more in The Gold Coin.
Grade A
Steam -- Adult, while not too descriptive there are several scenes that aren't appropriate for all audiences
18+
What a terrific romantic mystery! I've enjoyed reading Ms. Kane's historical romances before and I think I liked this one even more. Though I do think I've read it before.
Stories about family standing up for each other and protecting each other are always favorites for me. It's the tangible love for each other that makes the story extra special.
You have that love and more in The Gold Coin.
Grade A
Steam -- Adult, while not too descriptive there are several scenes that aren't appropriate for all audiences
18+
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