- Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Bantam; Reprint edition (6 Jun 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553583395
- ISBN-13: 978-0553583397
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.8 x 17.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 145,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In this most entrancing tale of mystery and romance by the New York Times bestselling author AMANDA QUICK, lovers and partners-in-crime investigators Lavinia Lake and Tobias March continue their exciting newfound relationship, with its delicious mix of risky business, rising passion, and now--murder.
As if a head for business and a nose for trouble aren’t enough to distinguish fiercely independent Lavinia Lake from the other women of London’s fashionable Claremont Lane, there is one more feature to set her apart. Lavinia is also well versed in the practice of mesmerism, an extraordinary gift that far surpasses mere charm and physical appeal. Nobody knows this better than the usually coolheaded Tobias March, who seems to have fallen hopelessly under her spell. Fortunately for all, however, Lavinia uses her powers for good. And ever since a tragedy involving one of her subjects, she has even retired them in favor of her work with Lake and March, a joint venture providing “discreet private inquiries for individuals of quality.” Celeste Hudson, the stunningly beautiful young wife of a family friend and fellow mesmerist, would surely count herself among such individuals--were she still alive, that is. While mythology’s Medusa could turn men to stone, lovely Celeste was more accustomed to turning them to jelly. In fact, unbeknownst to her husband, Howard, the ambitious Celeste was planning to use her talents to forge a new future in Society--one that would not include him. Sadly, her plans were cut short when she was murdered. Only a gentleman’s cravat wound around her lovely neck remained for evidence--small compensation for the strange and priceless bracelet that may have been snatched from her wrist as she drew her last breath.
As a result, Lake and March are soon in Howard Hudson’s employ on the trail of the killer. But Tobias is convinced the dashing widower is more interested in tracking down the missing relic. If so, Howard is not alone. Any number of ruthless types are after the very same antiquity, whose centerpiece is an unusual blue cameo of inestimable value and supposed legendary powers--powers of immeasurable worth to anyone in Howard’s line of work.
Together, Lake and March undertake a tantalizing investigation that leads them from the glittering ballrooms of the ton to London’s seediest taverns to a mesmerist whose therapies include treating ladies suffering from “hysteria” is a a most unconventional method--and, not least of all, to the darkest reaches of men’s psyches. Along the way, Don’t Look Back becomes a completely mesmerizing read as the irrepressible Lavinia and Tobias mix business with pleasure....
From the Hardcover edition.
As if a head for business and a nose for trouble aren’t enough to distinguish fiercely independent Lavinia Lake from the other women of London’s fashionable Claremont Lane, there is one more feature to set her apart. Lavinia is also well versed in the practice of mesmerism, an extraordinary gift that far surpasses mere charm and physical appeal. Nobody knows this better than the usually coolheaded Tobias March, who seems to have fallen hopelessly under her spell. Fortunately for all, however, Lavinia uses her powers for good. And ever since a tragedy involving one of her subjects, she has even retired them in favor of her work with Lake and March, a joint venture providing “discreet private inquiries for individuals of quality.” Celeste Hudson, the stunningly beautiful young wife of a family friend and fellow mesmerist, would surely count herself among such individuals--were she still alive, that is. While mythology’s Medusa could turn men to stone, lovely Celeste was more accustomed to turning them to jelly. In fact, unbeknownst to her husband, Howard, the ambitious Celeste was planning to use her talents to forge a new future in Society--one that would not include him. Sadly, her plans were cut short when she was murdered. Only a gentleman’s cravat wound around her lovely neck remained for evidence--small compensation for the strange and priceless bracelet that may have been snatched from her wrist as she drew her last breath.
As a result, Lake and March are soon in Howard Hudson’s employ on the trail of the killer. But Tobias is convinced the dashing widower is more interested in tracking down the missing relic. If so, Howard is not alone. Any number of ruthless types are after the very same antiquity, whose centerpiece is an unusual blue cameo of inestimable value and supposed legendary powers--powers of immeasurable worth to anyone in Howard’s line of work.
Together, Lake and March undertake a tantalizing investigation that leads them from the glittering ballrooms of the ton to London’s seediest taverns to a mesmerist whose therapies include treating ladies suffering from “hysteria” is a a most unconventional method--and, not least of all, to the darkest reaches of men’s psyches. Along the way, Don’t Look Back becomes a completely mesmerizing read as the irrepressible Lavinia and Tobias mix business with pleasure....
From the Hardcover edition.
About the Author
Amanda Quick, a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, is a best-selling, award-winning author of contemporary and historical romances. There are over twenty-five million copies of her books in print, including Slightly Shady the prequel to this novel, which was also published by Robert Hale. She lives in Seattle, USA with her husband, Frank.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book like all the others I own by AMANDA QUICK kept me interested from the first page.Lavinia and tobias make a good team although lavinia still wants to be independant This is the second book with the duo in .It has mystery, murder,laughter and passion.What more could you ask for.this book is a must and I cant wait for for the next one.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Amanda Quick has once again produced a good Regency yarn that successfully combines intrigue and romance. The main protagonists (Lavinia and Tobias) are both strong and independant individuals who are learning to respect, trust and love each other throughout their adventure and murder investigation. The subject of mesmerism ( in which the main female character, Lavinia, is well versed) is also well handled and adds a certain air of the unknown to the plot. The secondary characters, the niece and brother in law, are also interesting enough in their own right to make a reader want the author to follow on with their story. I look forward to reading the next installment of the adventures of these lovers particularly after reading the preview provided in my copy of the book.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Being kind, one might refer to this pale work as amusing or divertying...dull, boring, a yawner - if being accurate...ripoff if one wants to make a point.
This is the follow up to the so so Slightly Shady of last year.
All I can say this was this was a big waste of money! And the Quick name is all that will sell this book.
Lavenia Lake and Tobias March partnership-affair was sort of left up in midair at the end of the dullish Slightly Shady, so I had hopes things would pick up in this one. Not so. It takes nearly 100 pages before the pace even begins to move. There is barely a mystery, barely a romance....GRRRRRRRRRRR
After the delightful Summer in Eclipse Bay, JAK seemed back in fit form. So I was really looking forward to this one. But this is about as far from Summer as you can get. There is no sparkling repartee, no romance, at times all the leads do is act silly and argue. What action is there is comes straight for the 'dark and storming night' trite writing.
If you must read this, wait until paperback because this one is definitely NOT worth the price of hardback.
This is a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT to JAK/AQ fans. ...
Sorry, Don't Look Back should have never been published as a hardback, and would have been much better titled Don'T Look!!!!!
I love her writing, but this has to be in a three way tie for her worst book.
...Your fans deserve better than this
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