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4.0 out of 5 stars Predictable, yet a good read -- highly recommended, July 9 2001

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moonshadow (Mass Market Paperback)

Justine brings the doctor's daughter Madeleine, his new bride, to Steyning Hall after only a six-week courtship. Madeleine had expected a country home, not this imposing, gloomy castle. Nor did she expect to live with ghosts and frightening family history. The sensation of eyes watching quickly gives way to something far more sinister, as Madeleine's dreams begin an account of the past, each night like a chapter from a book.

Justine keeps both his past and much of his present a secret. Servants eventually tell Madeleine of Justin's parent's mysterious deaths, but he never alludes to them. A dinner conversations gives indication of his dangerous occupation when away from home. In addition, Justine does not believe that Madeleine's strange dreams result from any ghostly specters. Rather, he blames her geographical change and adjustment to marriage. As past and present meld for Madeleine, however, the possibility of danger mounts.

While the path is predictable, the journey is pleasant, as two narratives link the traitorous past to the dangerous present in Penelope Neri's MOONSHADOW. Neri's narrative borrows from all the classic gothic techniques to present a surprisingly light-hearted read, maintaining its gothic roots despite its light, sensuous treatment. Indeed, ghosts walk, dreams tell of the past, and betrayal lurks where least expected, but the truly frightening elements seldom appear, leaving the reader with a delightful, slightly offbeat, yet highly entertaining read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Vacationer's read!!, Jun 28 2001

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Jennifer Haswell (Martha's Vineyard, MA USA) - See all my reviews

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I took MOONSHADOW to Orlando in Florida while I was down there on vacation last week. I spent numerous hours reading poolside with this thriller.(The only problem was the sunburn I received from being so engrossed with the characters that I didn't stop to put sunscreen lotion on!!) I thought this was a great novel, it kept me guessing till the very end. Most exciting and at times -- chilling!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Moonshadow, Jun 27 2001

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Martha (Bethesda, MD United States) - See all my reviews

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I thought this was one of Neri's better ones, she really makes the characters come alive, even the ones from beyond the grave! It's very different from her typical historicals!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Hilarious
Have you ever seen a movie that was so incredibly corny and stupid, you couldn't stop laughing? That's how I felt reading this book! Read more

Published on Jun 19 2001 by Tasha B.

3.0 out of 5 stars She's written better books...
Try Master of Midnight, Enchanted, Stolen, or Scandals.

Published on Jun 12 2001