- Paperback: 324 pages
- Publisher: Bella Rosa Books (Feb 1 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0974768502
- ISBN-13: 978-0974768502
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 14.8 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 513 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,079,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
The eerie atmosphere of southern Louisiana provides the perfect setting for Gothic drama, and Hunter makes full use of snake-ridden bayous, isolated Southern mansions and seedy New Orleans streets to create a vivid, haunting backdrop for her gripping tale of the nightmarish passions that rule a prominent Louisiana family. Nicolette Dazincourt is a naive small-town girl when she marries the wealthy, sexy Montgomery DeLande, but she quickly learns that money and power have given her husband and his family license to engage in monstrous psychosexual terrorism. Hunter paints a chillingly realistic picture of an abusive relationship: alternately pampered and "punished," Nicolette grows desperate for her husband's approval and acquiesces to his every demand. When she discovers that the Delandes are abusing her young daughters, Nicolette tries to leave only to be thwarted by the family's ruthless determination to prevent any defection. The bulk of the novel recounts, in engrossing detail, Nicolette's flight from her husband and her eventual confrontation. Along the way, she discovers the value of female bonding, of more enlightened male companionship and of her own character. Hunter's pacing could be better in places, and the book contains some horrifically graphic descriptions of violence against women, but Nicolette is an engaging narrator and her story is a definite page-turner.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
Trade paperback re-issue of Gwen Hunter's award winning international bestseller. BETRAYAL is set in an exotic, violent world where storms crash in from the Gulf, where crushing vines of wisteria are drenched with pungent lavender, where gators growl by night in brackish waters full of secrets. A suspense-filled tour de force about a woman who defies a threat honored through the generations. The first novel in the DeLande Saga.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Bad Man Is Hard To Get Rid Of,
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This review is from: Betrayal (Paperback)
Nicolette Dazincourt is a spunky, savvy girl, who knows her way around the backwoods of Louisiana, knows how to hunt and fish and take care of sick animals. She is thrilled when the handsome Montgomery DeLande shows an interest in her. She thinks she would give her soul to have him look at her. After their wedding and a whirlwind honeymoon in Paris she is taken to meet his family, and she begins to see another side of Montgomery--a dark and abusive side. As the story unfolds, Nicolette finds herself trapped in an abusive marriage. But what will she do when she learns that Montgomery has been abusing their young daughters? And that his family, powerful and influential in the state, is immersed in a peculiar culture of sexual violence? And that no woman ever leaves a DeLande, at least not alive? You will have to read the book to find out what happens. If you pick it up, you will not be able to put it down. Author Gwen Hunter writes brilliantly, drawing you quickly into the story. She creates wonderful female characters who will come alive for you--characters with grit and tenacity--women who fight for their lives against unbelievable odds. And men, both good and evil. And the atmosphere of South Louisiana. And the psychology of an abusive relationship from which the victim cannot break free. Sometimes the story is almost too graphic, too horrific. Sometimes the evil DeLandes are almost too evil, evil with no redeeming features. Still, the book works, and it is a spell-binding read. I recommend this one highly. (...)Reviewed by Louis N. Gruber.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A modern day gothic!,
By Huntress Reviews - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Betrayal (Paperback)
This novel is based in New Orleans to Baton Rouge. As a young girl Nicolette Dazincort falls in love with Montgomery DeLande. Once of age, they marry and take a beautiful honeymoon. However, upon settling into married life Nicolette notices a change in her new husband. Montgomery develops a jealous side, bordering on the insane, when he takes her to meet his mother and brothers. As time passes, this odd behavior continues, usually whenever the brothers come to visit them. Even after they have children together Montgomery's jealousy continues and seems to be getting worse.When Nicolette learns a devastating secret she realizes what she must do, even though it means she may never see her children or friends again. ***** This books reads like a modern day Gothic novel. I could not put the book down. I simply HAD to know what was going to happen next. The author developed the characters so well and vividly that I could feel Nicolette's pain. Highly recommended! ***** Reviewed by D. Wilson. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Bad Man Is Hard To Get Rid Of,
By Louis N. Gruber "Author of Jay" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Betrayal (Paperback)
Nicolette Dazincourt is a spunky, savvy girl, who knows her way around the backwoods of Louisiana, knows how to hunt and fish and take care of sick animals. She is thrilled when the handsome Montgomery DeLande shows an interest in her. She thinks she would give her soul to have him look at her. After their wedding and a whirlwind honeymoon in Paris she is taken to meet his family, and she begins to see another side of Montgomery--a dark and abusive side. As the story unfolds, Nicolette finds herself trapped in an abusive marriage. But what will she do when she learns that Montgomery has been abusing their young daughters? And that his family, powerful and influential in the state, is immersed in a peculiar culture of sexual violence? And that no woman ever leaves a DeLande, at least not alive? You will have to read the book to find out what happens. If you pick it up, you will not be able to put it down. Author Gwen Hunter writes brilliantly, drawing you quickly into the story. She creates wonderful female characters who will come alive for you--characters with grit and tenacity--women who fight for their lives against unbelievable odds. And men, both good and evil. And the atmosphere of South Louisiana. And the psychology of an abusive relationship from which the victim cannot break free. Sometimes the story is almost too graphic, too horrific. Sometimes the evil DeLandes are almost too evil, evil with no redeeming features. Still, the book works, and it is a spell-binding read. I recommend this one highly. (...)Reviewed by Louis N. Gruber. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
RIVETING ADVENTURE!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: BETRAYAL (Mass Market Paperback)
Oh my, oh my! An incredible adventure written by a master story teller. She is able to convey true evil, not just some "scary guys". I could not put this book down. I bought it used and am so grateful to Amazon for providing the means to acquire it. Hooray for Gwen Hunter!
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