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Somewhere in the world, time no doubt whistled by on taut and widespread wings, but here in the English country it plodded slowly, painfully, as if it trod the rutted road that stretched across the moors on blistered feet. Read the first page
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Somewhere in the world, time no doubt whistled by on taut and widespread wings, but here in the English country it plodded slowly, painfully, as if it trod the rutted road that stretched across the moors on blistered feet. Read the first page
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I am amazed that this was Woodiwiss's first novel. What a courageous debut!
To begin reading what is seemingly going to be a formulaic love story and to be confronted by a rape scene within chapters begs the reader to examine the characters in this book in a lot more depth than is usually required in this genre.
Woodiwiss continues to shock throughout this novel, with her meek, childlike heroine, her bullying, arrogant, over-bearing hero and her picturesque stereo-types of negro servants, once the story arrives in America.
Having said all this, you can not fail to simply love this story. The true romance lies in the growth of the characters and how they are forced, particularly in Brandon's case, to allow themselves to love and be loved without fearing the outcome.
Heather's character, though sweet and innocent, possesses an untold strength in her ability to survive even the worst treatment and rise above it without resentment or bitterness.
Brandon is truly a man's man, unused to showing any vulnerability or tenderness until he meets Heather and even then consistently fights against his true feelings.
Woodiwiss's strength as a writer lies in her ability to write a powerful story with strong memorable characters who stay true to their natures throughout. I have yet to come across another romantic author who can write so convincingly in the guise of a male character.
Wonderful!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the first historical novel I ever read. I was in the fifth grade, and I used it in one of my bok reports. (My teacher was a little put out, but who cares? this book was incredible!) It was fascinating. Two people trying to deny their love for one another because of a gross misunderstanding and miscommunication---FANTASTIC!!! Who hasn't been there? The tension between Heather and Brandon was wonderfully written and believable. The love scenes were tasteful and still erotic. The adventure and suspense was wonderful. This novel had everything in it, romance, light comedy, suspense, adventure, deceit, and a happy ending. The perfect combination for any romantic at heart. I have bought three copies of The Flame and the Flower because it is my all-time favorite and I re-read it so much. It is unforgettable.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This book sparked my love for reading. I was 14-years-old and it was summer vacation and I was bored to tears. My mother handed me the book and said, "Here, read this...I think you're old enough now." I hated reading before this book!!! After reading it, I knew I would name my son Brandon if I ever had one. Guess what? My son's name is Brandon and his twin sister is named Breonna, Heather's middle name (spelled differently). I've been an avid reader ever since this book! Thank you Kathleen Woodiwiss for opening up a whole new world for me. By the way, I'm 42 now!
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excellent read
This was a great book to read I enjoyed it so much I then purchased the other two i the Birmingham saga brilliant author I wish that there were more of this Families stories to... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Barbara Haynes
the flame and the flower by kathleen woodiwiss
the best book i have read for a long time full of all the things that make a good book over the years i have read it four times love it
Published 4 months ago by boogleage
The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
Having just read this book for the second time (read it in my teens) I wasn't disappointed.
It is still one of the best romantic novels ever written. Read more
It is still one of the best romantic novels ever written. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Linda
Good romance
The first few chapters of this book are a little challenging to read, especially the 'incident' Heather, the heroine has to go through at the hands of the hero. Read more
Published 18 months ago by sandy72
WOW!!!
My Mum handed me a tatty book which was falling apart and told me to read this book as it was one of her faviourtes. Read more
Published 24 months ago by mimi xx
a book worth reading again
when i first read the flame and the flower, i was thrilled with the storyline and loved the adventures. reading it again, i still love it and think it is one of a kind. Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by Ms. S. Rai
give it a chance
having read some of the reviews before i started this book i thought i was not going to enjoy this one. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2008 by Lindymck
utter rubbish
Okay, i have to say that i only bought this book because of the bad reviews it got, not the good ones. Why? You might well ask. Read more
Published on 21 May 2006 by CC
A must read for all reader of romance
This was the very first romance book i read, a friend lent it to me when i went on holiday and since then i have not stopped reading romance. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2001
Enthralling, passionate, epic tale romantics will love.
My mother had read Kathleen Woodwiss' work first and she passed her copy of The Flame and the Flower on to me. From the instant I began reading I couldn't put this book down. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2000 by melissa.roberts@tesco.net
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