- Hardcover: 185 pages
- Publisher: Avalon (6 Aug 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0803477872
- ISBN-13: 978-0803477872
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13.2 x 2 cm
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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5 blue ribbons from Romance Junkies, 20 Jan 2011
By C. Dionne "Chrissy Dionne" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Portrait (Avalon Romance) (Hardcover)
Edward Thurston, the twenty-seven-year-old Earl of Sinclair, suffered grievous injuries in the battle of Salamanca. Only a portrait he's faithfully carried with him has given him the drive to survive the ordeal. Once he's healed enough to leave the convent where he'd stayed with the other wounded men, Edward returns home to Fly Hall, but he's not the same man he once was and has every intention of calling off his betrothal to Lady Jennifer.Lady Jennifer Lynton doesn't feel that she knows Edward well enough to marry him. They'd corresponded during his time in Spain but his letters had been impersonal and not at all what she'd expect from her would-be bridegroom. Her eldest brother, Arthur, isn't happy about her intention to end her betrothal. He wants her married and away from his home so that he can get on with his own life. Be that as it may, Jennifer will not marry a man who obviously cares nothing for her. He hadn't even bothered informing her of his injuries.
Jennifer had been ecstatic when she and Edward had first become betrothed but over time his impersonal letters and the second hand knowledge that he's been injured and returning home have hurt her deeply. She pays a visit to Edward at his home to inform him of her decision to end their betrothal. Before she has the chance, Edward - seeing the sad look on her face because of his injuries - opts to put her at ease by releasing her from their promise of marriage. They agree to remain friends and spend a great deal of time together rescuing their younger brothers from their hijinks. Through every hardship, Edward keeps THE PORTRAIT near him and often gazes upon the face of the young woman immortalized on the canvas. Because of his injuries, Edward has vowed not to marry. No woman would desire a man as disfigured as he is now. Will he ever find happiness with a woman or is his unrelenting love for the woman in THE PORTRAIT going to be all he'll ever have?
Hazel Statham depicts a wonderful tale of friendship and love with this heartwarming tale. Edward's obsession with THE PORTRAIT really captured my interest right away and I couldn't help but wonder who the woman is and why she's so vital to him. That mystery alone was enough to keep me glued to the pages. I eagerly anticipated each scene where their younger brothers, Perry and Freddie, would find themselves involved in some sort of trouble and require their help to extract themselves. I loved how Edward and Jennifer's friendship is so obviously based on more than just simple affection and they'd both go out of their way to help each other. THE PORTRAIT is a lovely romance with unexpected occurrences and fun characters who will charm their way into your hearts. This is definitely a story I'd highly recommend reading.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A VERY Sweet MUST Read!, 16 Nov 2010
By "ReviewsByMolly" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Portrait (Avalon Romance) (Hardcover)
I love historical books so I jumped on this book for Pump Up Your Book. Boy, am I ever glad that I did! When I think of this type of Avalon and Regency novels I think of Jane Austen, but from my opinion, Ms. Statham has a style all her own, and that style had the ability to fully capture me from the start.I really enjoyed reading about Edward "Ned" Thurston, Earl of Sinclair, and his supposed betrothed, Lady Jennifer. But, for circumstances beyond control and a war injury, they remain only friends, not betrothed. Ms. Statham did not make these two characters boring, that is for sure! ALL the characters in this sweet read were lovable and full of sweet humor! The dialect between these people of this story was fascinating! I could hear the accents and see the attire of the men and ladies, and felt right at home with this story, like I belonged there. I smiled throughout this book and really didn't want it to end.
This is a VERY clean novel. It's not dubbed a Christian novel, but it is still VERY clean and lovable. There were some sparks that flew between friends, but there was no detailed passion scenes. I recommend this novel with a high flying 5 star review and will definitely be checking out more of Ms. Statham's books in the near future!
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The Portrait (Avalon Romance), 22 Oct 2011
By MSEreads "mesreads" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Portrait (Avalon Romance) (Hardcover)
This is the second lovely Regency Romance I have read from Hazel Statham. The characters are wonderfully likeable and the sweet story is fitting to the setting.Edward returns from war having suffered the trauma of battle and the devastating lose of an arm. Before he left to go into service he had been contracted to marry a young woman he admired but barely knew. He is certain that she deserves better and he doesn't want to embarrass her or burden her with his broken and scarred body.
Lady Jennifer is a lovely and independent character. She has determined that she will end her betrothal to a man who has taken no time to get to know her. Even his letters during his absence were cold and impersonal and told her nothing of his feelings. When she goes to confront him she begins to soften towards him but is still offended by his making decisions without considering her feelings and input.
Edward tries to push Lady Jennifer away but he is reluctant to see her form a match with anyone else. He is willing to be her friend though and help her stay away from her overbearing brother who is trying to marry her off to get her out of his house. Although they committed to being only friends their relationship continues to grow warmer. Their two younger brothers manage to get into some trouble which draws them together even more often to work out the problems.
Lady Jennifer admires Edward and thinks perhaps she has a chance at engaging Edward's affections. But she has become aware that he is enamored of a miniature portrait that he has carried all during the war. She thinks perhaps it is the picture of a mistress. Or perhaps it is the beautiful widow who has come to town as Edward seems to always be right on hand helping her.
When Lady Jennifer's reputation is endangered by another suitor Edward has to decide whether he and Lady Jennifer might be able to find happiness married to one another. And what will she think when he reveals the portrait?
The writing is smooth and the dialogue flows well making this a charming and delightful story. If you like sweet Regency you will enjoy this book and this author. If you didn't see it before, check out my review of another of Hazel's lovely books: Dominic.
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