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I enjoyed this novel

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021

For escape reading and as a historical romance this was a pretty good book. I have a number of Indian American acquaintances and will mention bits of this novel to them to see whether they think it was an accurate portrayal of the princely families in that time period. Most of the characters were believable and the plot held together well. I generally deplore Hollywood types and avoid novels containing them but those in the book were tolerable even with their imperfections. It contained just enough of the “unknown “ to be sympathetic without seeming smarmy. My only complaint was that the character of the owner of the county house was a bit over the top. All of the female characters were spot on.

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Amanda Johnson

Interesting

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018

Great story! I loved the way it was developed and I couldn’t put it down. However, I thought it was weird that certain sexual intimacies were described in the letter to her lost child. No normal person would ever share those things with their kids! There is a little bit of language and short sexual scenes, for those who try to avoid those kinds of things.

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I enjoyed this novel

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021

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Topolino

May be "chick lit", but it's really good chick lit!

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2017

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I've read a couple of other books by Riley, and they are all enjoyable. This one, and The Orchid House, however, are really good. This is a multi generational saga moving back and forth between England and India and what I appreciated most was the fact that the story kept pace and style in both the present tense and the past. It has secrets, romance (but not overly sexual, another quality of Riley's books I appreciate) and a darn good story. All along you learn a bit about life in Rajastan and you meet well drawn and interesting characters. Yes, the bad guy (gal in this case) is really awful, but it's a minor faux pas in a story that is overall a terrifically entertaining read.

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Margaret Smith

A LUMINOUS STORY

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2016

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This is a superb read -- truly top-notch. The plot, which spans time periods and continents, is intricate with many twists and turns, holding the reader in its thrall right to the end. Having spent some time in India, it is clear that the author has, too, for her writing took me back there with all its beauty, squalor and complexities. Riley's characters also bring some of the realities of Britain's social relationship with India to life in a way that is both sensitive and accurate. There is star-crossed romance, there are English and Indian castles, there are mysteries, and there is a storyline which grabs and then grips the reader, drawing you into a world whose echo we still experience on some levels. This novel is a page-turner. It sometimes is tragic, but always magical. I highly recommend this spellbinding novel to you.

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ElaineSmart

I LIKED IT!

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014

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For Christmas this year, my children gave me a KINDLE and so I got started on ordering books. I had read several books that really didn't have much to grap me and so I thought well I will wait awile. i had read one of Ms. Riley's previous books so when Amazon allerted me her book was coming out I thought well what do I have to lose. ANYWAY, I can honestly say I just loved this story. it started out slow which was a good thing because once in a while I like to read slow, but then I got to the middle, well like around 29 percent via my Kindle page,and that is when I couldn't put the book down. Why did I like it? The characters I could relate too, they seemed real. I didn't blame one of the characters for putting people thru hell, that seemed logical. Usually when a story skips around, I get lost, but not this one. I can't wait to read Ms. Riley's books again, and so I've ordered one of her old ones and waiting for any new ones. Thanks for allowing me to voice my opinion.

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I have really loved them all

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017

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I have read several of Lucinda's books! And I have to say, I have really loved them all. That being said, this particular one has moved up to my favorite one of her's! I just can'r say enough about this book. I loved books that cover several generations. And this one took place in India and England. they way see describes these countries are wonderful And the character's in this one will stay with me for a long time. . I just might some day, re-read this one.

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sammys grammy

THIS BOOK WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES!

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016

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I read so many books that I don't usually do reviews, but this was an exceptionally wonderful book. I could not put it down. The writing, the situations, and the characters will be with me forever. The story toggled between two eras, but there was never confusion because of the switches from then and now. And at the end all the pieces fell into place and the story became complete. I thoroughly enjoyed this story, and
I know that it will not disappoint a reader who appreciates an author weaving a story so that it leaves you wanting more.

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JudeR

A wonderful story!

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015

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I suppose that if l wanted to play critic and nitpick, I could have found some literary faux pas, but the truth is that this is a
wonderfully delightful story made more so by the intricate way in which it was laid out and developed.
It begins with Anahita, a beautiful Indian woman, and the story of her life, the adventures, the loves and the tragedies. Her story spans generations and travels across oceans, involving people who had never met.
Tantalizing and perfectly developed, the story will grab your heart and not let go until you read the last page.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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An Interesting Story

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015

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The book is well written with two stories 90 years apart. The book goes back and forth between the early days of the 1900s and 2000 And 2012 as it builds its story. The central theme is the history of the manor in England and the people who lived there. Characters also lived in India. I found the historical parts in both India and England fascinating. A love story of two people from two different "classes", a bigoted mother whose primary concern is her own life, and keeping the two apart. What this mother does is demented and causes her descendants psychological problems for generations. I thought the ending was very strange, not believable. Overall I did enjoy the book.

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Amanda Johnson

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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018

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H. L. Dietor

A Wonderful Surprise

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2015

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I picked this novel up as a Kindle daily special and I'm so very glad I did. What a terrific story told well. If you like redemption stories, the sort where a person develops the courage to delve into the hidden parts of of the past and so make peace with themselves, this is a great book. I enjoyed learning more about the often difficult relationships between the British and the Indians. But most of all, I loved being reminded that despite politics, prejudice, and negative thinking, the truth will always set us free. I totally enjoyed this novel by Lucinda Riley.

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