- Paperback: 360 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books (1 Dec 1988)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0671643606
- ISBN-13: 978-0671643607
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 9.9 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 34,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Christina, raised as the daughter of a gentle squaw and a proud worrior chief in America, captivates London society and is regarded a princess, but no one is more captivated than the Marquis of Lyonwood. As a true Garwood heroine it never occurs to Christina to be afraid of this intimidating man or back out from a fight. Their enconters are filled with fireworks and above all humour. I truly love this book!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I had forgotten how good Julie Garwood is until I was captivated by this story. Right from the start you are enthralled as its unique the way that she weaves & then draws the reader into the characters. From the beginning you love the baby girl that is Christina. Without giving anything away at this stage you would think that the red indian touch would be bizarre but no she orchestrates that & everything else beautifully.
Its enthralling the way that Christina views life as she was raised by the native Indians of America & when she met Lyon whose name alone drew him to her, it made for a fantastic read. The best parts i liked about the story was the humour, the strength of character of Christina as she was not intimidated by Lyon, the way that the hero came accross as the protective macho type & best of all the interaction. It is a pure story & one that will keep you "gripped to the end" & the supportive secondary characters are brilliant from friends,sisters to the servants.The simple yet effective way that Christina expresses her emotions,feelings, hurt & sorrows- you never want the story to end. Please read this & you will not be disappointed. It now has the elevated position as a keeper on my shelf.
I loved the way that Christina would do or say something that was quite daunting & then walk away from the situation leaving Lyon absolutely appalled & frustrated that she would turn her back on him or the way that she saw things literally. I love the way that the interaction between the two is handled e.g. when he finds her in a room full of men in a pub & he glares his displeasure & then asks all the men to leave the room.When he discovers that he loves her & then attemps to teach her how to return the feelings - truely very very romantic.
One thing that i found a little strange though was the frequent use of the word "quit" by the author- you will know what i mean when you read the book but despite that its still a magnificient find!!!
The story is original & very well orchestrated right to the end even though it spans from Christina's birth to her adulthood. You grow to love the adorable nuances of her character though & you also believe in the love that Lyon has for her. I have just gone & bought 4 more books from Amazon by this great author.
Its enthralling the way that Christina views life as she was raised by the native Indians of America & when she met Lyon whose name alone drew him to her, it made for a fantastic read. The best parts i liked about the story was the humour, the strength of character of Christina as she was not intimidated by Lyon, the way that the hero came accross as the protective macho type & best of all the interaction. It is a pure story & one that will keep you "gripped to the end" & the supportive secondary characters are brilliant from friends,sisters to the servants.The simple yet effective way that Christina expresses her emotions,feelings, hurt & sorrows- you never want the story to end. Please read this & you will not be disappointed. It now has the elevated position as a keeper on my shelf.
I loved the way that Christina would do or say something that was quite daunting & then walk away from the situation leaving Lyon absolutely appalled & frustrated that she would turn her back on him or the way that she saw things literally. I love the way that the interaction between the two is handled e.g. when he finds her in a room full of men in a pub & he glares his displeasure & then asks all the men to leave the room.When he discovers that he loves her & then attemps to teach her how to return the feelings - truely very very romantic.
One thing that i found a little strange though was the frequent use of the word "quit" by the author- you will know what i mean when you read the book but despite that its still a magnificient find!!!
The story is original & very well orchestrated right to the end even though it spans from Christina's birth to her adulthood. You grow to love the adorable nuances of her character though & you also believe in the love that Lyon has for her. I have just gone & bought 4 more books from Amazon by this great author.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I first read this in 1990. It was the first book of Garwoods I'd read and I fell in love with The Lyons Lady as well as the writer! Its a perfect blend of entertaining characters and well thought out plot. Word choices and situations frequently made me laugh out loud.
I re-bought this book just a few weeks ago. I've probably bought this book five or more times. When I want to hook a reader on Garwood, this is my choice. I never get the book back after loaning it out! When I got the book, I was half afaid to read it. I was worried it hadn't aged well, as some books don't. But it hadden't! It is still as fresh and amusing as the first read.
If you're thinking of buying your first Garwood book, I recommend this one. If you don't like it, you'll know not to buy any more of her books. But I suspect you will love it, as I did. It is a jewel in the crown of Historical Romance genre.
I re-bought this book just a few weeks ago. I've probably bought this book five or more times. When I want to hook a reader on Garwood, this is my choice. I never get the book back after loaning it out! When I got the book, I was half afaid to read it. I was worried it hadn't aged well, as some books don't. But it hadden't! It is still as fresh and amusing as the first read.
If you're thinking of buying your first Garwood book, I recommend this one. If you don't like it, you'll know not to buy any more of her books. But I suspect you will love it, as I did. It is a jewel in the crown of Historical Romance genre.
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Fabulous!!
This is an incredibly witty book, that deserves to be savoured. I could not put it down once I began and ended up reading until the early hours of the morning. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2005 by "tracey05"
I hated this book!!!
Well, maybe "hate" is too strong of a word for any Julie Garwood book. She and Judith McNaught are my favorite authors and I have read almost every one of their books. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 1999
GREAT READ!
I loved this book. I have read it a dozen times and truly think that it is one of Garwood's best! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read of gentle, caring, and... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 1999
The best from the best...
Julie Garwood is the best and "Lion's Lady" is her best. I have read this over and over and have loaned it out to many friends, but always have to get it back. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 1999
All of Julie Garwoods are good!
I have read just about all of her books and they keep me turning the pages and waiting for her next book to come out.Julie cannot write fast enough for me.
Published on 7 July 1999
2 Thumbs-Up
This is my most favourite book of Julie's. I read this book many many times and i'm not bored with it. I love Christina and Lyon too much. Thanks Julie.
Published on 5 July 1999
A wonderful book of love and heroism
I believe that this book is one of Julie Garwood's best. It has all that one could ask for. It has drama and it has action. It also has a lot of comedy and love. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 1999
A good sense of humor in a great romantic story.
I have bought some of this novels as gifts to my friends ! All of them love it !
Published on 22 Oct 1998
BEAUTIFUL WORK BY JULIE GARWOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the way that Julie portrayed Christina and Lyon. I've read it over and over again. Every time I read it ,I can't put it down till I read it all . Read more
Published on 3 Sep 1998
MARVELOUS...BEAUTIFUL...A KEEPER
I have bought 10 copies of this book...I loan it out and the person always wants to keep it...I believe a book should always be shared...and I love sharing this one.... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 1998
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