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by Penny Vincenzi (Author) "Journalists writing about the Isambard Channings (and indeed Francesca Channing herself in semi-serious conversation) liked to say that Bard had proposed to her on television..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Orion (7 Oct 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 075280085X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752800851
  • Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 16.3 x 6.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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How far would you go to save your husband? All Francesca Channing had to do in order to keep her marriage alive,her children safe,her life intact,was to tell a lie.One simple,straightforward lie.But it wasnt that simple or that straight- forward at all.Her life,as Bard Channings third wife,was very far from easy. He was charismatic,powerful and rich:and he adored her.

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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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth It!, 2 Nov 2000
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The Dilemma was my first book by Penny Vincenzi, which, in fact, made me seek a chance to read all the books she wrote. Franchesca, a smart and independent woman, when marries an overpowering real-estate tycoon Bard Channing confronts his possessive and selfish attitude to save her marriage and love. You start reading one story, but gradually with all various absorbing plot strings ultimately find yourself reading several stories at a time that do not distract you from the main line. It is not at all like a typical romance story centered round the only perfect woman, which in the end gets what she wants like in Danielle Steel's novels. A true-to-life narration involves a great number of diverse characters, which are not episodic, but integral, especially, Kate, a sensual and vivacious red-haired girl being confused and misled in her life by her tycoon-father's blind rage and trying to re-establish herself and regain her self-esteem. The reading is such a mellow and pleasant experience, which spares you the biggest fear of a reader that the pleasure will end up all too soon.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Stopgap, 30 April 2006
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I am a huge Penny Vincenzi fan. The Spoils of Time trilogy introduced me to her work, and I suppose its because they were so unbelievably good, I find some of her other work a little disappointing. Although I enjoyed this book, I wasn't sneaking upstairs for a little read, a true sign for me of a gripping story. Francesca Channing being the main character, for me lacked substance. Her mother made for a much more fascinating character (similar to Grandmother in "Sheer Abandon"). Maybe I feel that a strong willed, glamorous character, (Celia?) is someone I want to read about rather than a "not beautiful, but attractive" wimp like Francesca.

I'd recommend this book, but like I said, I felt it was a stopgap. I'm a few pages into Windfall, and so far so good, we'll see......
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5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of your seat drama - brilliant!, 11 Aug 2008
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Wow! What a good book. The first Vincenzi I've read and I can safely say I'll be reading more in the near future.

There were loads of characters for you to love and hate and then hate and love, feel sorry for, take pleasure in seeing them get the just deserts etc. What a cocktail.

If you like reading about family saga's you will love this book, particularly if you like the "from riches to rags" motif.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not much of a heroine!
I have thoroughly enjoyed previous books by Penny Vincenzi but found it difficult to have much sympathy for the heroine of this book. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Dilemma
Love Penny Vicenzi so sent off for a load of them.Arrived very promptly and although used was in great condition. Thank you
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant characterization
Not a new book this one. However, I just recently discovered Penny Vincenzi and have now been through most of her production. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Repitition of words
Great story but, as with all of her others, major over-use of the word 'extremely'. After a while, it really grates.
Published on 26 Sep 2006 by E. M. Richards

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