Loving Rose: The Redemption of Malcolm Sinclair (Casebook of Barnaby Adair Novel #3)

[E.]

This book is coming out in July 29, 2014.

Since it will be released soon, I just want to get the topic started.

Has anyone read the excerpt yet?

And I don't have high hopes that the romance will be...foremost in this book. I'm basing this idea from reading the previous book, The Masterful Mr. Montague.

But I am eager to read about Malcolm and his redemption.

[HJ]

I shall be fascinated to see how his character can be redeemed! Can anyone remind me of the names of the books in which he's featured? -- I think I'll do a re-read ready for this new book.

[HJ]

I searched it out -- the first time we meet Malcolm Sinclair is in To Distraction (Bastion Club). Then he appears in The Taste of Innocence.

I love the Bastion books so shall re-read this (although I remember Malcolm's part in it quite well).

I don't re-read The Taste of Innocence as it's one of the ones I don't like (I could not believe in Charlie's refusal to show his feelings, and his failure to warn Sarah how he intended to behave once they were married). However, I may have to scan it in preparation for the new book!

[E.]

When I read what was his fate in that book, I thought that he was going to have his own book someday. I mean, his character was too descriptive to be left alone. Why would Ms. Laurens take the time to "flesh [Malcolm] out" if he ended with that certain fate. And no, I didn't believe that Malcolm was dead from just the way he ended up at that BC book...if I remember correctly.

[HJ]

E. wrote: "When I read what was his faith in that book, I thought that he was going to have his own book someday. I mean, his character was too descriptive to be left alone. Why would Ms. Laurens take the t..."

Just shows that I do need to re-read, because I don't remember thinking that he might be dead. Didn't he get a talking to from the Bastion Club in the hope that he'd sort himself out?

[E.]

If you read the excerpt of this book, it was mentioned that he was found by the monks when he washed ashore. From that other book, it was mentioned that too but Ms. Laurens wrote about his fate with words that didn't hint he was "dead". Again, not sure which book he was in last, so I'm just basing this from my memory.

[HJ]

I re-read the last few chapters of The Taste of Innocence, and Malcolm deliberately falls to his death from a bridge over a waterfall, as part of his expiation once he finally realises the dreadful consequences of his scheming. That river runs to the Bristol Channel. Even though everyone agreed it was impossible for him to survive, obviously he did!

[E.]

Hadn't bought a copy yet, but I will...soon!

[HJ]

I'm in the middle of Loving Rose, and I strongly recommend having read the earlier books featuring Malcolm Sinclair i.e. To Distraction (Bastion Club) and The Taste of Innocence. And if you don't remember the ending on The Taste of Innocence, then re-read the chapters after the fire which feature Malcolm Sinclair.

I do feel that Loving Rose expects the reader to have that knowledge, and that Malcolm Sinclair's character and motivations would not be comprehendible to a brand new reader.

[Laura]

I read Loving Rose last night- yes I stayed up until I finished it too LOL. I agree that you really should read the previous books about him before reading this one. A lot of what he goes thru makes sense that way. I really liked this one too. Much better than Montaque and Pennolpe was not near as annoying in this book either. There are some familiar faces and surprise mentions of course and one little minor thing that I found sad ( with a background character that I have always liked) The book was more like what I am used to reading from her. I may stay away from these casebooks from now on, just read the Cynster Novels.

Overall, to me it was worth staying up till midnight to finish :)

[Ruby]

I read The Taste Of Innocence, it was a very good book.
I haven't read Loving Rose yet, but I plan too.

[HJ]

I agree with Laura, this is a much better book than the last few. Barney Adair and the rest of the London lot only feature in the last few chapters; the vast majority of the book follows Malcolm Sinclair re-born into a new life, with a gentle romance. There is a mystery, but it doesn't overwhelm the development of the relationship.

Funnily enough, I actually guessed the right answer to this mystery!

Laura -- I'm going to have to think who you mean by the "background character" and a sad thing!

[Kit★]

I'm going to read this in a couple of weeks, pretty excited for it, Malcolm's very interesting. I wanted to add though that he had a tiny appearance in Beyond Seduction, that I recently read. He bought a manor house with his Thomas alias, and was looking to buy tin mines. Is that the manor house he returns to in this one? :)

[HJ]

Kit★ wrote: "I'm going to read this in a couple of weeks, pretty excited for it, Malcolm's very interesting. I wanted to add though that he had a tiny appearance in Beyond Seduction, that I recen..."

Yes, you're quite right, I missed that out when I was identifying the other books he'd been in. I think it is that manor house to which he returns. Look forward to your thoughts on Loving Rose!

He's one of Ms Laurens's more complex characters, isn't he? As I was typing that I was thinking of other characters who recur in different books. Chillingworth came to mind: the honorary member of the "Bar Cynster". I liked him in every book except his own! I can't bear to re-read All About Passion. The theme of not wanting to fall in love, which I found somewhat annoying in other Cynster books, really infuriated me in this one. I found it hard to reconcile the character on this book with the Chillingworth we knew from the earlier books. He was so horrid! (This is from memory because as I say I don't re-read it, unlike the other books.)

[Kit★]

Lol, I agree with what you say about Chillingworth! :)

[HJ]

Kit★ wrote: "Lol, I agree with what you say about Chillingworth! :)"

Thanks!

[Kit★]

Started this one before bed last night, I didn't get far yet. 'Thomas' is mostly healed, but still with the monks, and thinking about leaving. It's interesting so far :D

[Kit★]

Finished! I really liked this one. I thought I had the mystery figured out, then I didn't, lol. I liked Thomas and Rose's relationship, and I liked the kids too. Looking forward to seeing them all again in the future ;)