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A Capital Holiday (Zebra Book) [Mass Market Paperback]

Janet Dailey (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 350 pages
  • Publisher: Zebra Books (29 Nov 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0821772244
  • ISBN-13: 978-0821772249
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,505,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Synopsis

With the aid of her grandmother, President's daughter Jocelyn Wakefield is occassionally able to escape the White House, but her efforts to achieve anonymity may come to naught after she meets political columnist Grady Tucker.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Quite predictable and totally unbelievable... No romance... 2 May 2002
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book was quite a disappointment... After reading the Calder Family saga I excepcted this book to have the same interesting characters and raw romance, whoever set in a different cenario... However altough this is in Washington in modern times I felt it was lacking some true and believable romance... Too much love a first site for my taste... Sorry but this is one I do not recommend...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Light Reading 25 July 2002
By Eric Klauda - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
"A Capital Holiday" is a good read and an enjoyable "feel good" book. It reminds me, especially the part about the cane, of the original "Miracle on 34th Street" film with Maureen O'Hara. The part about Christmas according to Obediah makes you take another look at the celebration of Christmas. Other than that, it is not a "deep" book, but fun. It is somewhat contrived but, no matter, forget that and you'll have fun with the vivid characters and learn a bit of history at the same time.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Recommended 10 Nov 2001
By C. Penn - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Presidential daughter Jocelyn Wakefield grows weary of living in a glass prison. She longs to escape, just once, to wander the tourist attractions of Washington D.C. and drink in the freedom most folks take for granted. Hosting too many state events, and being compared to Jacqueline Kennedy can have that effect. In a sudden burst of inspiration, Jocelyn enlists the aid of her grandmother, an old tunnel once used as part of the Underground Railroad, and transforms herself into an ordinary woman for twenty-four hours. Once she makes good her escape, however, a rather rambunctious dog trips up her plans. Literally.

The man who pulls her to her feet is political column writer Grady Tucker. In a time of the acerbic political humorist, Grady just pokes fun; bringing his targets with wit but without rancor. Yet Jocelyn fears that a representative of the very people she seeks to escape will blow her cover. A helpful passerby that remarkably resembles Santa Claus pauses to assists them. Soon Jocelyn finds herself grudgingly acknowledging her attraction to Grady. Unfortunately, her false identity makes any kind of relationship impossible.

Readers in need of a bit of entertaining fluff will find Janet Dailey's A CAPITAL HOLIDAY a lovely read. While impractical, and in wake of terrorist activities, entirely too dangerous, A CAPITAL HOLIDAY does live up to the need to escape and have fun. Main characters are captivating while secondary characters like the grandma and her butler add special zest. The lively spirit that pervades the novel pays its debt of gratitude when characters acknowledge "Roman Holiday" and "Miracle on 34th Street" for inspiration. Lighthearted and amusing, this comedy sparkles with starry-eyed holiday spirit, coming recommended.

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1.0 out of 5 stars A Capital Holiday 11 Oct 2001
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
I thought this book was a stupid waste of time ! I did finish it because I thought it would get better. No such luck.. Janet Dailey usually does better than this. Maybe she wasn't feeling so well. The best character was Obediah. I could picture him as santa claus.. He was warm, compassionate and funny. The rest of the characters were limp.I will say though I did feel sorry for Jocelyn Wakefield. I would not like to be in her shoes and thank heavens for Gog.
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