- Hardcover: 608 pages
- Publisher: Orion; 1st Edition edition (10 Nov 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752800868
- ISBN-13: 978-0752800868
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.4 x 5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 695,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Cassia Fallon has been married to her doctor husband for seven years when her godmother leaves her half a million pounds; at that time 1935, it's a vast fortune.Suddenly, for the first time in her life, she's able to do exactly what she wants; she starts to question her marriage, her past, present and future. And then more sinister questions arise about the origins of the legacy, but by now the legacy, part benign influence, part brutal force, is an all powerful entity all of its own - and one that Cassia cannot resist.
About the Author
Penny Vincenzi began her career as a junior secretary for Vogue and Tatler. She later worked as Fashion and Beauty Editor on magazines such as Women's Own, before becoming a contributing editor for Cosmopolitan. She has written ten previous novels.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I once heard that reading this book is like delving into a delicious box of chocolates - I couldn't agree more!The plot is very involving and you soon get caught up in all the character's lives.I've read four Penny Vincenzi novels - two set around the same period (this one and Forbidden Places - also excellent), and two other more modern ones which I actually found rather dull.Penny Vincenzi has a real knack of bringing the 1930's to life and I just hope she writes some more set in this era!
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Cassie Fallon though a non-practicing medical doctor is an ordinary housewife with two small kids and wife to Dr, Edward Fallon; when she learns that she has inherited half a million pounds from her godmother Leanora who lived in Paris. Reluctant to spend any part of this fortune, she and her husband start to ponder why Leanora would have left such a large amount of money or any at all for that matter, when they were made to believe that she had died penniless. The solictor has no idea and encourages them to stop worrying and take the money.
The Fallons start to spend the first set of Cassie's inheritance on refurbishing Edward's medical facilities which ajoin the house and then they redo their home. Admidst all these renovations Cassie takes a good look at herself and decides that she needs a makeover of sorts. She flies to London where she purchases a new brand car, much to Edward's distaste, and with her desire to restart her medical pratice, Cassie's sets her sights on half-baked and far-fetched plans, letting the money go straight to her head. She enjoys herself on big spending sprees buying clothing, accessories, hats in all colours, and shoes. Anything to make her look chic and not like the old Cassie. Along with the package comes new friends in London who she tries to emulate in dress code, and she has never looked better.
Intent on setting up a home in London as she commits herself to working in a clinic there, she becomes extremely selfish with her time spending lots of time away from Edward and her little ones. In fact she now sees her husband's practice in the country as a dead end job and challenges him to transfer to London which would be more lucrative for him, but he bluntly refuses for he greatly dislikes the idea of her working again and he is not comfortable with London or her new found friends. Plus he argues that there would be nobody else to give aid to his country folk. How could he just leave them out in the cold?
As her relationship with her husband quivers on shaky ground, Cassie Fallon wings with the jet set, ignoring him and neglecting her children. She tells lies, commits infidelities amd becomes a bigger spendrift as the time passes.
With the assortment of loveable and unloveable characters the suspense of this novel is killing. Read it and you'll find out where the fortune actually came from and the circumstances that drove Cassie Fallon to travel to France and even Africa for answers to this big question.
As usual, Penny Vincenzi's never fails her readers. This is another delightful one from her that I highly recommend.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm more of a thriller fan but I was hooked when I read `Another Woman' also by Penny Vincenzi so was more than happy to pick up another one in the form of `Windfall'. While I enjoyed Windfall I did find it a little slower to develop than Another Woman. That didn't make it any less enjoyable however.
The story follows the life of Cassia, a promising Doctor to be who has her dreams cut short. Instead of leading the high-flying career that she dreamed of she finds herself with the title of Dr's wife in a country practice. When her Godmother dies and leaves her a fortune Cassia soon finds herself questioning not only her status as Dr's wife but her entire marriage and life in general.
Windfall doesn't just follow Cassia's story but the stories of all of her friends as they go through the trials and tribulations that life throws their way. It makes for a really good read and one where you find yourself asking `mmmm wonder how that'll turn out'. Luckily you find out the answer to all your questions before you reach the last page. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
The story follows the life of Cassia, a promising Doctor to be who has her dreams cut short. Instead of leading the high-flying career that she dreamed of she finds herself with the title of Dr's wife in a country practice. When her Godmother dies and leaves her a fortune Cassia soon finds herself questioning not only her status as Dr's wife but her entire marriage and life in general.
Windfall doesn't just follow Cassia's story but the stories of all of her friends as they go through the trials and tribulations that life throws their way. It makes for a really good read and one where you find yourself asking `mmmm wonder how that'll turn out'. Luckily you find out the answer to all your questions before you reach the last page. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
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LOVELY INTRIGUING STORY
Have just re-read this book and think its GREAT. Vincenzi's books are all very good or excellent because she has a way of bringing in many other characters along side the main... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. Judith Lugg
Disappointing compared to Penny's other books
I am a big fan of this author normally but this book has taken me much longer to finish than the others. Read more
Published 13 months ago by K. S. Johnson
Kindle edition
This review concerns the Kindle edition of Windfall. In this format there is no indication when a change of scene occurs within chapters. Read more
Published 15 months ago by cav
Windfall Penny Vincenzi
This is a very good book, story so far is brilliant, I am still reading it so cant comment on the end, but like all of her books i am sure it will be excellant.
Published 16 months ago by A. J. Parsons
slow start
I have read a lot of Penny Vinzenci books and they are all page turners with twists and turns in the story, I felt windfall to be slower than her other books to get going. Read more
Published 20 months ago by lindaf
Fantastic!
An epic saga, with all the drama, romance, and unusual twists that you need. Best Penny book so far.
Published 22 months ago by Sarah in Sheffield
Penny in fine form
Having read eight of the thirteen novels by Penny Vincenzi, Windfall falls into the category of a good entertaining read. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by G. Vintner
Summer Reading
This is a quite excellent book, especially for reading on summer holiday.
She writes v. well, and her recent books are all on my bookshelves
She writes v. well, and her recent books are all on my bookshelves
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by Gwenllian
Review of Windfall
I love Penny's books they twist and turn and are a good long read. This book started off well but didnt quite make it in my opinion, it took me a long time to finish it as I was... Read more
Published on 20 July 2009 by Mrs. Anne Birks
penny vinzenci
a well written book although i get the feeling all her books follow the same theme!
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Mrs. Susan Coutts
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