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Courtenay has created a well-researched background for the romance ... And as the weather starts to turn here, it's a good book to snuggle up inside with. Four stars. --News of the World, October 3, 2010 --Publisher
Short-listed for The Romantic Novelists' Association's Pure Passion Award for Best Historical Fiction 2011 --Romantic Novelists' Association
Short-listed for The Romantic Novelists' Association's Pure Passion Award for Best Historical Fiction 2011 --Romantic Novelists' Association
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Awarded Four stars in a review in News of The World Sunday 3rd October 2010.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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A well written easy to read romanctic adventure story set in the eighteenth century. Killian and Jess, the hero and heroine of the story become vivid characters with their strengths and weaknesses woven into the plot.
The pace is good with chapter size making the book excellent for periodic reading, so a good one to read on the train to work. I particuarly liked the infusion of cultures; the tale covers three countries - Scotland, Sweden and China. The narrative gives a flavour of each place; their customs, attitudes and the values of their time.
The only downside is the story-line is perhaps a tad predictable - boy meets girl and difficulties are overcome - but the action is sufficiently engaging to make it a good read from start to happy end.
The pace is good with chapter size making the book excellent for periodic reading, so a good one to read on the train to work. I particuarly liked the infusion of cultures; the tale covers three countries - Scotland, Sweden and China. The narrative gives a flavour of each place; their customs, attitudes and the values of their time.
The only downside is the story-line is perhaps a tad predictable - boy meets girl and difficulties are overcome - but the action is sufficiently engaging to make it a good read from start to happy end.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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So it's a wet & snowy afternoon, & I'm reading this lovely first novel.
Christina Courtney has produced a couple of endearing lead characters in the srong willed Jess & the defiant Killian. And if their adventures do occasionally stretch the bounds of imagination, so what ? It's published by Choc-Lit & it's very definately mind candy for the romantically inclined.
I hung my brain out to dry & thoroughly enjoyed time with these characters. More soon please Miss Courntney
Christina Courtney has produced a couple of endearing lead characters in the srong willed Jess & the defiant Killian. And if their adventures do occasionally stretch the bounds of imagination, so what ? It's published by Choc-Lit & it's very definately mind candy for the romantically inclined.
I hung my brain out to dry & thoroughly enjoyed time with these characters. More soon please Miss Courntney
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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... And sail away in this delightful love story. When spirited Jess van Sandt meets irresistible Killian Kinross the sparks fly, but will they pass as ships in the night or embark on a future together? Their voyage of discovery sweeps the reader through light seas and troubled waters; there is adventure, danger and passion. Centre stage, however, belongs to Jess and Killian and their truly romantic tale. It was a great pleasure to take time out of ordinary life and lose myself in this satisfying novel.
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Trade Winds
I got this when it was free, and just had a chance to read it now. It's a very well written and enjoyable read, didn't want want to put it down.
Published 27 days ago by T.W
Trade Winds
Very enjoyable,and well written, couldn't put it down, can't wait for Christina's next book. Read her Scarlet kimono, and Highland Storms.
Published 1 month ago by Taylor
A good quick read
This is an escapist romp set when trade with the east was just beginning. It is set mostly in Sweden and China and the boat in between, although we do get to visit Scotland. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. K. A. P. Wright
Trade Winds
A really good read. Didn't want it to end and would love to read a concluding book, if only Christina would write one. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C.A. Thornton
What a great surprise.
I picked up this book with little hope but as I had nothing better to read I gave it a chance; how happy am I that I did! This book was a revelation. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jordan
Cracking Yarn
This was a free download, but I would have paid for it.
It is a mixture of intrigue, action and romance that takes you on ride around the world. Read more
It is a mixture of intrigue, action and romance that takes you on ride around the world. Read more
Published 7 months ago by YO
It is novels like this one that are encouraging me to read more...
I have only recently been introduced to the writing of Christina Courtenay and that is because while I was reading other book blogs I came across a Prize Draw for The Scarlet... Read more
Published 7 months ago by LindyLouMac
An adventure on the high seas!
Trade Winds by Christina Courtenay is the first in a series of books published by Choc Lit.
Set in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1732 Jessamijn van Sandt (Jess) is a... Read more
Set in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1732 Jessamijn van Sandt (Jess) is a... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Lougrahamii
Excellent Historical Read
It's 1731 and Killian Kinross - a professional gambler and ladies man - throws the dice for the last time. Read more
Published 9 months ago by FrancineHowarth
A must read
this was the first book by Christina Courtenay that I've read - and I shall certainly be looking for more! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Helen Hollick
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