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Beautiful story about two people who find love can help them become better people. The duke is very regimented. He abhors wasting time and is constantly working. He does not make rash decisions about anything until he comes face to face with Lady Edith at a ball and falls hard. Within a day he has her as his betrothed.
Lady Edith only feels truly alive when she is playing her cello. Her music makes her feel alive and means everything to her. On the night of the ball she dances with the Duke twic ...more
Lady Edith only feels truly alive when she is playing her cello. Her music makes her feel alive and means everything to her. On the night of the ball she dances with the Duke twic ...more
As usual, I'm amazed by what Ms. James is able to create on the page. Her prose is always gorgeous, but taken to another level in this one. Her expertise as a Shakespearean professor is on display with a lyricism that sweeps you right into the story. Gowan and Edie are clearly defined, real characters for whom you'll cheer and cry. Theirs is a love at first sight story, placing two relative innocents and near strangers into a marriage that neither is prepared to handle. As they get to know each
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J'aime déjà beaucoup la série des contes de fée d'Eloisa James, et ce tome est vraiment exceptionnel. Le style est léger et élégant, plein de clin d'oeils et d'humour. Les personnages sont attachants.
Le titre renvoie au conte de Raiponce, mais le livre fait aussi souvent référence à Romeo et Juliette. Il s'agit de l'histoire de deux personnes très différentes qui se rencontrent et se marient, mais à la différence des romances habituels, ce roman raconte plutôt ce qui se passe après le mariage, ...more
Le titre renvoie au conte de Raiponce, mais le livre fait aussi souvent référence à Romeo et Juliette. Il s'agit de l'histoire de deux personnes très différentes qui se rencontrent et se marient, mais à la différence des romances habituels, ce roman raconte plutôt ce qui se passe après le mariage, ...more
I have to admit, as much as I love Eloisa James and her books, especially this Fairy Tale series, I did not love this book so much. I had a very hard time connecting to both the characters and the ensuing story although I had initially found the storyline itself intriguing. The entire story seemed to hinge on the fact that none of the characters, though outspoken during various portions of the book, failed to be able to open up to the ones they loved the most. It was just sad.
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It was a lovely read but not as good as 'When Beauty Tamed The Beast'. The characters was very lovely to read and oh wow, I love the scenes when it's almost at the ending and throughout it until the end. Again, Eloisa James didn't disappoint me with this one but I just thought it could've been better.
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Eloisa James writes wonderful books. That fact is evident again in Once Upon a Tower. It is a sweet story of relationships, misunderstandings and adjustments. Not a lot happens -- just the evolution of a marriage between two people who don't really know each other. Touching ending. Very nice book.
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This was a favorite of mine. From the moment Gowan saw Edie at the dance I knew this was going to a fun love story.
Another must read from Eloisa James.
Another must read from Eloisa James.
Fabulous, possibly my favorite of the Fairy Tale collection. A must read.
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