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Dear Impostor [Mass Market Paperback]

Nicole Byrd (Author)

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Jove Books; Page/Day edition (Aug 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0515131121
  • ISBN-13: 978-0515131123
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,913,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A clever mythological treat. 31 Aug 2001
By Affaire de Coeur - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
With a heroine named Psyche Persephone Hill, it is no wonder that Dear Imposter reflects the influence of several myths. The excessively proper Psyche is tempted into an outrageous façade when she learns she will gain control of half of her inheritance when she announces her engagement. She instructs her maid to hire an actor who will play the role of a fiancé. It certainly sounds like the stage for a Pygmalion story with the low-born actor remade into a worthy suitor. But the man who arrives at the betrothal party has no need of instruction; Psyche eventually learns Gabriel Sinclair is not an actor but a most improper gentleman.
Like the Psyche of myth, she falls in love with a man whose identity is a mystery to her. Like the Persephone of myth, she loves a dark figure who frequents the Regency underworld of gambling hells. However, this Psyche challenges her love to make his home in her world while he helps her overcome her fears of impropriety. Meanwhile, the danger escalates through the attacks of Barrett, who would rather kill than lose the estate he gambled away to Gabriel.
Nicole Byrd has crafted a particularly clever tale. The ties to
mythology enhance and never detract from the plot. It takes a great skill to weave all of these elements together this well. Dear Imposter is a joy to read.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A puissant Regency romance 1 Aug 2001
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Even winning an estate at cards from Lord Barrett turns into another losing chapter in his life for Gabriel Sinclair. He left England in disgrace and just recently returned to win the estate only to have Barrett send thugs after him because dead men not only don't tell tales, they also fail to collect debts. The timely appearance of a coach near the theater alley where he had been accosted saves his life.

Psyche Hill thinks Gabriel is an actor that she has hired to masquerade as her fiancé. Though an heiress, her uncle holds her purse strings unless she marries. However, Uncle Wilfred has always managed to drive away her suitors because he plans to have his niece marry his son. The dynamics of relationships change when Psyche introduces Gabriel to Wilfred as her intended. Intrigued by her and needing a haven, Gabriel plays the part of someone in love, which he soon realizes is not a role anymore.

Placing aside the name of the lead female character, DEAR IMPOSTOR is a puissant Regency romance that employs action and humor to add depth to an alluring story line. The plot works because the reader can see the transition of Gabriel from bumbling ham into ardent lover at the same time Psyche changes too. The support cast adds intrigue and danger to a fine tuned mix that will send sub-genre fans soaring with Nicole Byrd's engaging historical romance.

Harriet Klausner

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Witty Surprises and Just Enough Heat 15 Nov 2001
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I enjoyed the author's Robert's Lady, but I loved Dear Imposter. The witty dialogue, the plot twists, and the romantic scenes kept me turning the pages. And just when you thought everything was okay, the author sprung new surprises on you.
A very satisfying read, the kind you'd pick up a second time.
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