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London (The Beautiful Stranger, etc.) paints a vibrant portrait of early Victorian-era life in this witty, absorbing offering. After an eight-year absence, plain Sophie Dane reluctantly returns to London, where her name is synonymous with scandal due to her decision to elope against her family's wishes and then divorce her abusive husband not long after. Sophie has come as a companion to her flamboyant friend, Honorine, and though she tries to keep a low profile, she quickly becomes embroiled in a situation fraught with scandal potential. While visiting the park, Sophie befriends Caleb Hamilton, a man of questionable lineage, who lightens her heart. At the same time, Caleb's arrogant half-brother, Trevor, suddenly begins courting Sophie, but his attentions unsettle her, especially when she learns that Trevor has forbidden Caleb from seeing their ailing father, Lord Hamilton. The tempo reaches a gallop when Trevor announces his betrothal to Sophie before even asking her, Honorine whisks Lord Hamilton to his country estate and Sophie and Caleb flee London with Trevor in hot pursuit. London's fast-paced narrative is peopled with colorful characters, but her dialogue can be over-the-top ("Let me breathe you, let me fill my soul with you once more"). Sophie's growth into a strong, admirable heroine is inspirational nevertheless and not without its fair share of thrills. (May 7)
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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After eloping with a man who turned out to be interested only in her fortune, then divorcing the scoundrel, Sophie Dane is sent off to the Continent, where she becomes a companion to Honorine Fortier. Now eight years after Sophie shocked the ton, Honorine announces her intent to visit London. Sophie hopes to keep her return to English society quiet, but when she finds herself attracted to mysterious, handsome Caleb, the illegitimate half-brother of nobleman Trevor, who also happens to be courting her, Sophie once again finds her love life has all of London gossiping. The youngest sister of Julian, the hero of London's The Ruthless Charmer (2000), Sophie is remarkably engaging. Bedeviled by her own insecurities and confused about what she wants out of life, she comes across as a real person. And when London pairs her up with a hero who knows a thing or two about being ostracized, then mixes in appealingly eccentric secondary characters, a bit of danger and suspense, and some nice touches of humor, the result is one delightfully imaginative romance. John Charles
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Beware the Epilogue,
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This review is from: The Secret Lover (Mass Market Paperback)
In truth this is an amazing piece of historical fiction. Being a 2 book a day reader, I've become jaded and it takes alot to get me to run home to read a book. This story had it, funny characters, great dialogue and a to die for hero. The book is by turns witty and charming and had the Eplogue NOT been included I would have added Julia London to my must buy list. But not now.. I literally threw the book across the room and as far as I am concerned I wasted 3 hours reading a book that in the long run left me feeling rather [upset]. So in fair warning don't read the Epilogue unless you DON'T like to think of "Happily Ever After."
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THE SECRET LOVER-Caleb and Sophie-SPOILERS,
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This review is from: The Secret Lover (Mass Market Paperback)
Favorite scene with Sophie-Questioning the boy. Favorite scene with Caleb- Together-
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not to be missed.,
This review is from: The Secret Lover (Mass Market Paperback)
This is London's best. This is a fast-moving love story you'll enjoy. It is sexy and fun and Caleb is a great hero. I liked it as much as Kenyon's Fantasy Lover, Holly's Beyond Seduction, and Anything, My Love by Cynthia Simmons. All page turners that will warm up cold nights.
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