Library Journal USA, Nov 15, 2001
Nicely drawn characters, a well-crafted plot... for readers who like their Regencies light, traditional, and well done.
Booklist USA, November 2001
Jacobs demonstrates . . . flair for trad'l regency . . . charming romance . . . laced with . . . dry wit and . . . clever dialogue beloved by regency fans"
Book Description
Brought up in the North of England, Cassandra Trent is sent to London to live with an aunt after her mother dies. Cassandra feels out of place in polite society, but her gentle cousin Susannah makes the move south seem much more palatable. However, Cassandra's livelines and outspoken nature land her in trouble with her aunt . . .
From the Author
Sharing with readers the background to 'A Forbidden Embrace'
This book has a particular place in my heart because it was the first novel I ever tried to write over twenty years ago. It's been rewritten several times since then - and it needed it! - but it's still essentially the same story I first dreamed up.
This book has a particular place in my heart because it was the first novel I ever tried to write over twenty years ago. It's been rewritten several times since then - and it needed it! - but it's still essentially the same story I first dreamed up.
It's a regency romance but my heroine is a 'northern lady'. I grew tired of historical romances where the heroines all seemed to come from the south of England. So Cassie Trent is an outspoken northerner (as I am myself, even though I live in Australia now) whose impulsiveness can sometimes lead her into trouble and who falls in love with the wrong man.
I could see her so clearly, even when I was a novice writer, and she hasn't changed in character. But the way I tell her story has changed greatly - because there's nothing like practice if you want to learn a complex skill like writing novels.
I hope you enjoy the story as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Cheers from down under
Anna Jacobs
About the Author
Anna Jacobs was born in Lancashire but lives in Australia on a waterside block where free dolphins swim past regularly. She still visits England regularly to soak up the history and atmosphere, as well as visit her family. She is (2001) the author of 21 novels, with more in the pipeline. Join her reader email list to be first to hear the latest news of her books - email her at jacobses@iinet.net.au
