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"A Bridge To Cross" is historical fiction set in 1927. The story begins in Buffalo, NY when the lives of young, vigorous Leopold Throckmorton and vivacious Phryne Truffaut are driven to drastic change by devious deception and the eruption of violence. Phryne and Leopold have kept steady company for almost two years, and are a dynamic, effervescent pair. The subject of marriage was brought up more than once, but they never made any definite plans. They seemed to shy away from any sense of permanence in their relationship. Secretly, they feared that marriage would be the end of the fun. Neither of them desired their lifestyle to change; at least not yet. There was simply too much to do, so much to enjoy, and, besides, life so far has been an endless party. Phryne relished her sexuality and would tease her man at every opportunity. A soft touch here, a quiet whisper there, or a gentle hand upon his thigh was not only a temptation for him, but a thrill for her. He knew it, and sometimes would pretend to ignore her with detached indifference. This would only make her tantalizing behavior even more direct, and his playful rejections stronger. It was foreplay that could last for hours, and always ended with passionate, prolonged and fervent rapture. Phryne and Leopold share an avaricious love of life that was energetically practiced as the accepted norm in 1927. Living and loving in the "Roaring Twenties" was exactly that: experiencing life with a resounding roar. Forces beyond their control eventually made the roar even louder and dangerously deafening.… (meer)
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Well this is the 4th book I have read of the "Throckmorton Family" series, and I have enjoyed them all so far. This particular book delved into the early days of Leopold and Phryne's relationship-- from seriously dating into marriage during the Prohibition era. Prior to marriage, they would sneak over the Canadian border with friend Eloisa and her beau Dillon. (I didn't like Dillon at all-- I don't think anyone would-- he was a huge jerk.), to the nightlife in Niagra Falls where alcohol was still legal. Unbeknownst to Leopold, Phryne, and Eloisa, Dillon had been using them as cover during their twice a month excursion to smuggle bootleg alcohol over the border to sell in the U.S., and between his arrogance and the bad company he was mixed up with, things could have ended horribly, well, lots worse than it did. I liked the story, and being taken on this journey through the decades with the various members of this family, along with the cd the author included with music from the era. I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review-- thank you! ( )
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Dillon parked at the curb directly across the street from the bungalow style home on Olga Street.
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“The execution of the deed can be more exhilarating than the resulting climax.” ~ Phryne Truffaut, July 2, 1927 “You know how fickle and flighty women can be.” Dillon Cafferty, August 20, 1927 “This train is a hotel … a place going somewhere. A place going somewhere … a flying vestibule.” ~ Leopold Throckmorton, August 30, 1927
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"A Bridge To Cross" is historical fiction set in 1927. The story begins in Buffalo, NY when the lives of young, vigorous Leopold Throckmorton and vivacious Phryne Truffaut are driven to drastic change by devious deception and the eruption of violence. Phryne and Leopold have kept steady company for almost two years, and are a dynamic, effervescent pair. The subject of marriage was brought up more than once, but they never made any definite plans. They seemed to shy away from any sense of permanence in their relationship. Secretly, they feared that marriage would be the end of the fun. Neither of them desired their lifestyle to change; at least not yet. There was simply too much to do, so much to enjoy, and, besides, life so far has been an endless party. Phryne relished her sexuality and would tease her man at every opportunity. A soft touch here, a quiet whisper there, or a gentle hand upon his thigh was not only a temptation for him, but a thrill for her. He knew it, and sometimes would pretend to ignore her with detached indifference. This would only make her tantalizing behavior even more direct, and his playful rejections stronger. It was foreplay that could last for hours, and always ended with passionate, prolonged and fervent rapture. Phryne and Leopold share an avaricious love of life that was energetically practiced as the accepted norm in 1927. Living and loving in the "Roaring Twenties" was exactly that: experiencing life with a resounding roar. Forces beyond their control eventually made the roar even louder and dangerously deafening.
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I liked the story, and being taken on this journey through the decades with the various members of this family, along with the cd the author included with music from the era. I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review-- thank you! ( )