- Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Ivy Books; Reprint edition (Dec 27 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 080411787X
- ISBN-13: 978-0804117876
- Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 2.2 x 17.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 204 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #115,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
Lucas Cameron is a very successful New York City theater director. Growing up with his grandmother, the renowned actress Constance Bernhardt, he was instilled with a deep love and insightful understanding of the stage. While working on a new play, he learns that Constance has died, and he returns to her villa in Italy to settle her affairs. There he discovers letters written to Constance by her friend and acting protege, Jessica Fontaine, which he starts reading one quiet evening to amuse himself. Captivated by the young woman's outlook on life, he continues to read, discovering that her career is abruptly ended when she suffered grave physical injuries in a train accident and leads a new and very secluded life on an island off the coast of Seattle. Deeply affected by her letters, Lucas realizes that he wants to meet this woman and discover why she has isolated herself not only from the acting arena but apparently from the world in general. Michael's (Tangled Web, LJ 11/15/94) novel tells a gently felt story with a surprising amount of suspense. Although probably set to be hyped by its publisher as "woman's fiction," this is really a thought-provoking character study of two very complicated individuals trying to come to grips with each other and the choices they have made in their lives. A sure winner for Michaels fans and a wonderful choice to introduce new readers to her work.?Margaret Ann Hanes, Sterling Heights P.L., Mich.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
Michael's latest stars theater director Lucas Cameron--rich, handsome, and misunderstood--who is mourning the death of his grandmother, former stage star Constance Bernhardt, who had been mother, mentor, friend, and critic to him since the deaths of his parents when he was a boy. While closing up the Italian villa where Constance spent her last years, Lucas finds a box containing 20-odd years of letters from the mysterious--not to mention rich, beautiful, and misunderstood--former actress Jessica Fontaine. Lucas develops a voyeuristic fascination with these breathless epistles, and he eagerly follows Jessica's triumphs and travails from her debut to her retirement from the stage after being injured in a train wreck. He decides that this is the woman of his dreams, but when he arrives, unannounced, at her secluded island home, he finds that Jessica has lost--gasp--her looks. Will Jessica Fontaine reclaim her rightful place in the theater? Will Lucas Cameron overcome his preoccupation with outward appearances? And will these two people whose names sound like posh hotels find happiness together? Given the popularity of the authors' previous efforts, quite a few people will want to know. June Vigor
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable Reading,
By A Customer
This review is from: Acts of Love (Hardcover)
This book was a nice easy enjoyable read. The characters were very interesting and you cared what happened to them. It was a story of great love and courage and found it to be an inspiration. Jessica overcame and found love and laughter in her life again. A book I would recommend to read more than once.
1.0 out of 5 stars
What a bummer,
By Alice J. Gunn (Hesperia, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Acts of Love (Mass Market Paperback)
Having just finished with a tough year of school I was looking forward to wrapping myself up in a great book that made the hours fly by in the most pleasant way. With so much dribble out there I was having a tough time until I spy'd Judith Michael's book on the shelf. "Yes! Goal achieved!" All I have to say now that I've read the book is I will just keep looking. This book is slow and while the characters are interesting they have so little to do you quit caring about them. I think any two people in real life would have more interest to me. My suggestion is DON'T BUY THIS BOOK. Reread some better and older books from the same author. And pray the next book is much better so I won't have to keep looking for a good book - and neither will you.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Way too dialog heavy!,
By Robyn Slayton (Near Flagstaff) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Acts of Love (Mass Market Paperback)
I read Inheritance written by this husband and wife team a few years ago and truly enjoyed it. Deceptions was also a good read, and I followed that with Pot of Gold, entertaining as well. I felt Acts of Love was terrible by comparison! Pages and pages of dialog that dragged on without getting to the point. I finished this book but getting motivated to do so was a real challenge.
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