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Bezig met laden... The Mask Revealeddoor Julia Brannan
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. A continuation of book one where the female lead marries who she thinks is a British fop. Lots of court intrigue, both in the Hanoverian court as well as the French Court. This book introduced the MacGregor Clan from the Highlands. I'm going to take a break for the short foreseeable future, but will definitely return to this series! This is very much in the manner of the Outlander novels---perhaps not quite as deep (yet) and with no time travel (thankfully!). 348 pages. I listened to this on audio and the accents were brilliant; especially the male Scot Beth and Sir Anthony marry but Beth finds out her husband is not what he seems (something the reader knows from Book 1 if they've been paying attention). They travel to Rome to meet with Bonnie Prince Charlie. At the same time, they start to learn more about each other as husband and wife. This book was a bit slower than the first, relying more on character development than adventure. It's still a good read as both Beth and Anthony struggle through the getting-to-know-you parts at the beginning of any relationship. One thing I'm not fond of with Beth's behavior is her reliance on slapping someone when she's in a temper. Alex and Angus indulge in fisticuffs, something I can understand as brothers and Highlanders, but Beth was brought up a lady. I get she knows how to use a knife, but the slapping seems out of character and unnecessary since it seems to be her go-to gesture. The historical parts are well written and interesting. The book gives a lot of background on the events leading up to 1745/46. The secondary characters are also well done and definitely add to the story. And on to the next book in the series. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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The second in the fascinating series about the lives of the beautiful Beth Cunningham, her family and friends. Britain moves ever closer to the 1745 rebellion and the impending attempt to restore the Stuarts to the British throne. With no other options available to her, Beth marries the effete and tedious social butterfly Sir Anthony Peters. She resigns herself to a future of formal parties and dismal social gatherings, whilst accompanying a husband who is both tiresome and physically repellent to her, but consoles herself with the thought that if she is not to know love, then at least she will have a secure and comfortable life. It may be uneventful, but she will be free of her brother.The ink on the marriage contract is hardly dry, however, when Beth makes a shocking discovery, one that turns her world upside down and throws her whole future into doubt once more. Almost immediately she must make a decision. Will she opt for the safe but dreary life her husband wishes her to lead, or will she fight for a life of passion, adventure and excitement, knowing that in doing so, she risks not only her own life, but the lives of those she loves? Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Historical fiction fans will enjoy this second installment of The Jacobite Chronicles. Set in England and continental Europe in the 1740s just before the Jacobite uprising, this story is rich with dimensional characters and social commentary. ( )