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Ladies of Missalonghi (New Portway Large Print Books) (Hardcover)

by Colleen McCullough (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C; Large Print Ed edition (7 Jun 1988)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0745171230
  • ISBN-13: 978-0745171234
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing, 26 Oct 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: The Ladies of Missalonghi (Paperback)
I have to admit to buying this book because of its alleged parallels with "The Blue Castle" by L.M. Montgomery. It is impossible to deny the similarities of the storyline (which I was actually hoping for - I liked the Montgomery book very much), but the writing style was crude. I thought that story started reasonably well, but the ending was very badly written.
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A real feelgood book, 29 Jun 2002
By D. Bromley (Bedford, Beds United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ladies of Missalonghi (Paperback)
I loved this book and have read it many times. The descriptions of genteel poverty in Australia and the social restrictions endured by these ladies are very well drawn. In the end this is a story (albeit a fantasy) about breaking down barriers, courage and taking risks. One of my all time favourites.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than chocolate, 4 Nov 2006
By W. K. "georgette" (Oberhausen, Germany) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Ladies of Missalonghi (Paperback)
I have read criticsm of this book by some people have compared it to the 'Blue Castle' by Montgomery and they implied it was a kind of copy. We don't know if Mrs. McCullough was influenced by 'Blue Castle' when she wrote The Ladies of Missalonghi, but even though the two stories are alike, personally I wouldn't mind if it was true. I've read both books, and I like both of them, but of the two 'The Ladies of Missalonghi' is my personal favourite. To explain why, would need a detailed analysis - it is easier to say 'read both stories yourself, and see what you think'!

I read somewhere that there are only seven (?) basic romance plots, and if you believe this, then it must be very hard for an author to follow an idea, and not end up with someone, somewhere, thinking it's 'copied'. Historical romances are all about aristocrats chasing, or being chased, by a willing, or unwilling female - every single story has this basic plot, but as far as I know they're not considered to be copying each other!!!

I loved 'The Ladies of Missalonghi'. It was well written because it fitted the era and background where the story took place in Australia, and you could rejoice with Missy that she had found happiness through her own efforts in the end. It's the sort of book that lifts you up when you're down in the dumps. A touch of a fairtale, a bit of buried humour, a pinch of the supernatural; its all mixed together by a talented author to make a throughly enjoyable reading feast.
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5.0 out of 5 stars To be read over and over again
I love this book so much that I would never lend it to anyone, I would hate for it to be lost. Missy had such a bleak existance, but found love and happiness in the end. Read more
Published 21 months ago by L. Ingham

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to read over and over
I love this book, it is one I go back to whenever I am feeling a bit down. I love the way it pokes gentle fun at Victorian small town Australia. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2006 by Fren

3.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming
This book does not pretend to be deep, but it's very readable. Poignant and heartwarming. Accept that it's lighter than
Ms McCullough's usual stories, but don't miss it.
Published on 7 Feb 2005

3.0 out of 5 stars Good lightweight read
This in not heavy going, but is an enjoyable read. The plot revolves around a family of 3 women in the Blue mountains of Australia. Spinsters and widows. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2000 by Z. Lovett

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