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An epic 18th-century historical romance from the author of the celebrated Rebel Heiress
An epic 18th-century historical romance from the author of the celebrated Rebel Heiress
Fletcher Christian and Isabella Curwen are first cousins who grow up together in the Lake District; kindred spirits who, like Heathcliff and Cathy, are bound to fall in love. But Isabella is promised to another cousin, John, and Fletcher, dashing though he is, comes from the poor side of the family.
When Isabella, an only child and heir to the Curwen fortune, inherits and John becomes her guardian, he and her relations conspire to prevent her and Fletcher's union. Isabella marries John; Fletcher joins the Navy and later signs on for the Bounty voyage. And the rest, you might think, is history. In fact, it is only the first act in the drama of Fletcher and Isabella - for love cannot be denied forever.
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An epic 18th-century historical romance from the author of the celebrated Rebel Heiress
Fletcher Christian and Isabella Curwen are first cousins who grow up together in the Lake District; kindred spirits who, like Heathcliff and Cathy, are bound to fall in love. But Isabella is ...
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January 21, 2012
After reading and loving Rebel Heiress I was excited to read the second historical fiction novel by Mountain. Mountain has a lovely style of writing which perfectly captures the mood and setting of the story and sweeps you away into the narrative. The mystery surrounding the character of Fletcher keeps you engaged in the story however the twists in the story are rather predictable. I didn't mind though. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the romance of it won me over! The scene at the masquerade ball was very 'Romeo and Juliet' but I simply adored it. I would highly recommend this book. A brilliant story with a perfect ending.
One of my favorite things about the two historical novels I have read by Mountain is the summary of the real facts at the back of the book. This allows you to see which parts have been based on reality (most of it) and which bits have been added by Mountain. This is brilliant if, like me, you like to know how true a story really is.
Denise Davis
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October 23, 2015
Loved it as Henry Curwen are ancestors of ours one of my uncles Les Curwen has resurched it brilliant book thank you
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About the author
Fiona Mountain was a press officer at BBC Radio 1 for ten years and is the author of four novels. She lives in the Cotswolds with her family and is working on her next book, Cavalier Queen, based on the life of Charles I's queen, Henrietta Maria.
Fiona Mountain was a press officer at BBC Radio 1 for ten years and is the author of four novels. She lives in the Cotswolds with her family and is working on her next book, Cavalier Queen, based on the life of Charles I's queen, Henrietta Maria.
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