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Allure [Paperback]

Jo-Ann Power
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  • Paperback: 341 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books (Mm) (Sep 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671034081
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671034085
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,866,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent romance 1 Sep 1999
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Format:Paperback
In 1880 on the Isle of Wight, the Earl of Sandown Blake Hargrove intercepts Madelaine Lindsay as she hurries to meet his brother John. Blake makes it clear that John will not be at the rendezvous point. Not listening, Madelaine takes out a sailboat. Later she is officially pronounced dead from drowning.

One year later at an art gallery, Cerise Lindsay admires a statue of Adonis when Blake joins her. Blake nor Cerise knows the identity of the other, but both share a love of sculpturing. Their attraction to one another grows immediate and powerful until they make introductions. Madelaine's death haunts both of them. Cerise has returned from studying sculpturing in Italy to learn what happened to her sister Madelaine. Blake has returned from France where he sought clues as to who would want Madelaine dead. They agree to work as a team undercover the mystery of Madelaine. They fall in love, but an unknown assailant will kill both of them if they get one any closer to the truth.

Jo-Ann Power's ALLURE resides in her descriptive Victorian romances that bring full visibility to a bygone era. Her latest novel paints an intriguing picture of late Victorian England that shows an aristocratic world in flux. The lead characters are warm and intelligent. As with the "American Beauty" trilogy, the support cast augments the story line with a depth that enables readers to feel the time frame without slowing down the fast-paced plot. The mystery adds an element of intrigue that blends well with the main story line. Ms. Power writes a powerful historical romance that leads the audience to conclude NEVER SAY NEVER to any future tales from this awesome author.

Harriet Klausner

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great romance set in Victorian times 22 July 1999
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Format:Paperback
In 1880 on the Isle of Wight, the Earl of Sandown Blake Hargrove intercepts Madelaine Lindsay as she hurries to meet his brother John. Blake makes it clear that John will not be at the rendezvous point. Not listening, Madelaine takes out a sailboat. Later she is officially pronounced dead from drowning.

One year later at an art gallery, Cerise Lindsay admires a statue of Adonis when Blake joins her. Blake nor Cerise knows the identity of the other, but both share a love of sculpturing. Their attraction to one another grows immediate and powerful until they make introductions. Madelaine's death haunts both of them. Cerise has returned from studying sculpturing in Italy to learn what happened to her sister Madelaine. Blake has returned from France where he sought clues as to who would want Madelaine dead. They agree to work as a team undercover the mystery of Madelaine. They fall in love, but an unknown assailant will kill both of them if they get one any closer to the truth.

Jo-Ann Power's ALLURE resides in her descriptive Victorian romances that bring full visibility to a bygone era. Her latest novel paints an intriguing picture of late Victorian England that shows an aristocratic world in flux. The lead characters are warm and intelligent. As with the "American Beauty" trilogy, the support cast augments the story line with a depth that enables readers to feel the time frame without slowing down the fast-paced plot. The mystery adds an element of intrigue that blends well with the main story line. Ms. Power writes a powerful historical romance that leads the audience to conclude NEVER SAY NEVER to any future tales from this awesome author.

Harriet Klausner

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Amazon.com: 4.1 out of 5 stars  8 reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars curious 8 Nov 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
The book seemed ok to me. What I do wonder about is where is the review from Newton Mass.? Apparently, this author took strong exception to that reviewer's comments. While I understand how hard it is not be be overly sensitive to negative remarks about one's writing, it seemed to me that the author over-reacted. She should have answere the reviewer based on the logic of her argument and should not have resorted to name calling. It appears that Amazon has not even printed the review so why is she so incensed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent romance 1 Sep 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
In 1880 on the Isle of Wight, the Earl of Sandown Blake Hargrove intercepts Madelaine Lindsay as she hurries to meet his brother John. Blake makes it clear that John will not be at the rendezvous point. Not listening, Madelaine takes out a sailboat. Later she is officially pronounced dead from drowning.

One year later at an art gallery, Cerise Lindsay admires a statue of Adonis when Blake joins her. Blake nor Cerise knows the identity of the other, but both share a love of sculpturing. Their attraction to one another grows immediate and powerful until they make introductions. Madelaine's death haunts both of them. Cerise has returned from studying sculpturing in Italy to learn what happened to her sister Madelaine. Blake has returned from France where he sought clues as to who would want Madelaine dead. They agree to work as a team undercover the mystery of Madelaine. They fall in love, but an unknown assailant will kill both of them if they get one any closer to the truth.

Jo-Ann Power's ALLURE resides in her descriptive Victorian romances that bring full visibility to a bygone era. Her latest novel paints an intriguing picture of late Victorian England that shows an aristocratic world in flux. The lead characters are warm and intelligent. As with the "American Beauty" trilogy, the support cast augments the story line with a depth that enables readers to feel the time frame without slowing down the fast-paced plot. The mystery adds an element of intrigue that blends well with the main story line. Ms. Power writes a powerful historical romance that leads the audience to conclude NEVER SAY NEVER to any future tales from this awesome author.

Harriet Klausner

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, but not wonderful 5 Jan 2000
By Pancha - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Allure is a nice book, but not as good as some of Jo-Ann Powers other novels. Try the American Beauty Series: Never Before, Never Again, and Never Say Never for truely excellent romance (especially one and three).
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