- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group (7 Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0425198049
- ISBN-13: 978-0425198049
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.6 x 2.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,353,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Afternoon sun touched the quiet English countryside like the hand of Midas, turning to gold each blossom and leaf, each weatherworn stone lining the lane. Read the first page
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terrific Georgian romance, 8 Sep 2004
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Painted Rose (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)
In 1777 with the deaths of his wife Katrina and their child Tessa in a tragic Paris fire in which he felt he could have saved their lives, haunted artist Lucien Delacourte leaves France to tutor an English woman. When he arrives at Whitford, he learns from the locals that his destination Elmsford House is haunted by a veiled phantom. The host Lord James Essington is surprised that someone showed up for the position, but welcomes the newcomer anyway.
James abruptly leaves so Lucien wanders around until he sees a mysterious woman wearing veils. He learns she is the earl's sister and his student, Lady Sarah who escorts Lucien on a tour of her gardens. To his amazement she has brought vigor to his life as he enjoys talking with her and needs to see her visage. Lucien learns that she wants to paint her gardening efforts to present as a catalogue to the Royal Botanical Society. Soon he falls in love with her inner beauty though he has yet to see her face. Sarah reciprocates, but knows her beloved mourns his losses.
This Georgian romance is a terrific tale because of the deep characterizations of the prime five (including the Earl's dowager Mom) residing at Elmsford House. Readers can compare the differences between James's amoral wife Julia and his sister hiding behind veils due a tragic accident. Lucien is a wonderful protagonist as he struggles with guilt over his deceased wife and child while falling in love with Sarah, face unseen. Fans will enjoy Donna Birdsell's delightful debut and look forward to more historical romances from this talented newcomer.
Harriet Klausner
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Lush, romantic debut novel, 26 Oct 2004
By Mariah Evans "romance reader" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Painted Rose (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)
I just fell in love with this book. The writing is so beautiful, and the characters are so real. Lucien is a great hero, very unusual, with his artistic sensitivity--but somehow still very strong and sexy. Lady Sarah has a very sad story until he shows up to bring her back to life and love. I was really excited for these two to get together, and I was not disappointed--their happy ending is so satisfying, I wanted to read the whole book again right away! I can't wait for Ms. Birdsell's next one...
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Loved it!, 14 Sep 2004
By an avid reader - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Painted Rose (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)
Donna Birdsell has a beautifully poetic voice that sings throughout this story of love lost and found. Rather than starting with the perfect couple, the author has chosen to show deeply scared charactes and how love can make them whole. A great first book, and I look forward to her next work.
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