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The Gift [Large Print] (Hardcover)

by Julie Garwood (Author) "It was going to be a clean, uncomplicated kidnapping ..." (more)

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Hardcover: 560 pages
Publisher: Thorndike Pr; Large type edition edition (April 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1560541202
ISBN-13: 978-1560541202
Product Dimensions: 22.2 x 14.6 x 3.2 cm
Shipping Weight: 704 g

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (72 customer reviews)

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This bland romance, which borders on formulaic, recycles a few elements from Garwood's earlier novel Guardian Angel . In 1802, in an attempt to bring peace between two warring families, the king arranges a marriage between the 14-year-old Nathanialsp ok Baker, marquess of St. James, and Lady Sara Winchester, who is four. Fourteen years later and now a pirate, Nathan wishes to claim his bride--and the property that comes with her--but the Winchesters aren't cooperating. Nathan decides to indulge in a "clean, uncomplicated kidnapping" and spirits his wife out of England on one of his ships. In fact Sara, long infatuated with her absent, mysterious husband, settles into life at sea quite cheerfully, enlivening the voyage by accidentally destroying a couple of sails, giving the crew food poisoning and setting the vessel on fire. Despite it all, her determined affection for and faith in Nathan and his crew gradually wins her a place in their crusty, seafaring souls and a loyalty that is tested when, on their return to London, Sara's father threatens to expose an old scandal that could ruin the St. James name.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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A child bride, Sara Winchester had grown into a winsome beauty, joyfully anticipating the day when her husband Nathan, Marquess of St. James, would return to claim her at last. Charmingly innocent, she dismissed the ancient feud that divided her and Nathan's families... and she was totally unaware of his past exploits as the notorious pirate, Pagan. The man who now stood before her was perplexing, arrogant and powerfully handsome... a warrior-gentleman whose gentle touch aroused her to the wildest, deepest pleasures of love. Nathan had never bared his soul to any woman, but he was soon utterly beguiled and exasperated by Sara's sweet, defiant ways. Aboard his ship, The Seahawk, she was brave, imperious and determined to win his heart completely... yet upon their return to England, her love would be sorely tested as a most desperate conspiratcy sundered them from one another. Now, as their future trembled in the balance, they would discover the true destiny of their passion... for all time!. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Never hated a character before!!!, Jun 2 2008

By	Shannon Wilson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Gift (Mass Market Paperback)

I am a romance novel junkie!! I will grab anything and read the whole book even if I am not crazy about it. This is the first time I have ever put down a book in the middle and not finished it. Sara is the worst character I have ever read. Her constant crying and irrational behaviour get in the way of what could be a fairly good story. Why would I want to read about a woman that I would detest in real life? I love Julie Garwood books but I think she made a mistake with this one.

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2.0 out of 5 stars No originality and dumb characters, Mar 18 2004

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Maybe I've been reading too much Garwood, but this was the first book that really got on my nerves. The characters were like every other Garwood character - the naive female with a "sprinkle of freckles on her nose" and a giant brute of a man who is "well-muscled and stands a head above every one else." The plot was the same - two people from different backgrounds fighting each other and eventually falling in love, yeah, yeah, yeah. Sara seemed a bit dumb and overly whiny for the typical Garwood heroine - what kind of idiot would go about untying ropes on a ship (and how would she have the strength to do that anyway?)? She drove me nuts!

I really do love Garwood books, though. I would highly recommend Honor's Splendour and The Prize because of their sweeter plots and characters. I particularly liked Royce in The Prize because he wasn't typically handsome and didn't think himself much of a catch, but Nicholaa saw past all that and loved and chose him.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A marvelous 3rd book in a splendid must-read series!, May 15 2004

By	Nancy Compton (Boise, Idaho) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The gift is certainly a gift to Ms. Garwood readers! It has it all! Suspense, humor, anticipation and a sizzling romance that crackles with everything one wants in a great read! Only a gal like Sara could subdue a man like Nathan!

Be sure to read the entire series: 1. The Lion's Lady 2. The Guardian 3. The Gift 4. Castles.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Did Julie Garwood write this book????
First of all, I have read almost all of Julie Garwood's books and loved them all. I was really looking forward to Nathan's story. Read more

Published on May 3 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars good story but with 2 major flaws
I love all the Julie Garwood's historic romances and I've read them all. But, I found some flaws in this book compared with previous series. Read more

Published on Mar 7 2004 by J

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
I have to say that this book was the best romance I've ever read. It had something for everyone.

Published on Feb 24 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Put me to sleep... but now without trying my patience first!
I tried hard, really hard to like this book. After all I paid 8 dollars for it before boarding my plane. Read more