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The Merlin Trilogy is Mary Stewart's take on the Arthurian legend in three books: The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills, and The Last Enchantment. These books have Merlin, Arthur's wizard mentor, as their focal point, and the result is a charming, engrossing tale providing a unique perspective on a familiar tale. Her history is superb and richly detailed, her characterizations are masterful, and her plotting is perfect. You'll be entranced by this magical story.
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The Arthurian legend is one of the most enduring and powerful of myths, and Mary Stewart's classic
The Merlin Trilogy is one of its most beloved and acclaimed retellings. In prose that is as vividly, achingly real as it is poetic,
New York Times bestselling author Mary Stewart brings to life the man behind the myth: Myrddin Emrys ... Merlinus Ambrosius ... Merlin.
The Crystal Cave
The Hollow Hills
The Last Enchantment
Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myrddin Emrys -- or, as he would later be known, Merlin -- leads a perilous childhood in
The Crystal Cave, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before the High King Vortigern to the crowning of UtherPendragon ... and the conception of Arthur -- king for once and always.
Keeping watch over the young Arthur Pendragon in
The Hollow Hills, the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius is haunted by dreams of the magical sword Caliburn, hidden for centuries. When Uther Pendragon is killed in battle, the time of destiny is at hand, and Arthur must claim the fabled sword to become the true High King of Britain.
In
The Last Enchantment, Arthur Pendragon is king at last. Unchallenged on the battlefield, he melds the country together in a time of promise as Merlin works to keep safe the once and future king. But sinister powers plot to destroy Camelot, and when the witch-queen Morgause -- Arthur's own half sister -- ensnares him in an incestuous liaison, a fatal web of love, betrayal, and bloody vengeance is woven.
Extensively researched and beautifully written,
The Merlin Trilogy is the epic culmination of an acclaimed career, a legend in and of itself.
Customer Reviews:
A favorite to read over and over again,.......2007-07-18
I've worn out my second set of these classics, they're so re-readable after only a short recess. I love the historical accuracy combined with fantasy made believable. The thorough basis in research is comparable only to Dorothy Dunnett's great sagas. I also appreciated the larger size of the second generation of paperbacks. One of the things that always amused me about the original paperback series' cover art was that apparently the artist never read the books, with both Merlin and Authur depicted as stereotypical blond heros. Glad to see the second series corrected that.
All time favorite.......2007-05-15
An old song by Melanie pines "I wish I could find a good book to live in". This trilogy is that for me. I have been reading them at least once a year since they were published, have multiple copies at both my houses, have given many to friends and acquaintances who evinced the slightest interest. Of all the Arthurian books out there, from Mallory on, this rings true to me on so many levels. It is a joy from "I am an old man now" through to her description of Merlin, alone, listening to the music of the stars. Please, read these books.
You'll read it again and again..........2006-10-25
I believe the first time I read the Crystal Cave series was when my aunt suggested it to me in junior high school. Since then, I think I have read this series at least 10 times and I have recommended it to many of my friends. The story of Arthur and Merlin is one that has always captivated people - it is hard not to be pulled in by the epic nature of it, the magic, the drama, the intrigue, and the rise of these two powerful figures.
What I love so much about Mary Stewart's treatment of the well-known story is the way she grounds it in history and tells it as the story of people who, extraordinary though they may be, have faults, fears, insecurities, passions etc. These are figures that we can relate to in ways that I think more fantasy-based treatments make difficult. Prior to reading this series, Merlin and Arthur (and all the supporting characters) were only mythic, fairy-tale-like figures in my imagination. This series made them real to me and brought them alive for me in an entirely new way.
I loved that the story was told from Merlin's perspective and allowed us to follow him from his childhood through his struggles to understand and use his powers until he finally meets Arthur and his destiny. Every time I read this series I speed through them and read one right after the other. I think you'll find you do this same.
One note to mention - when I originially read this I didn't realize that the first three had been written as a trilogy and the fourth book was added later. I read them all together and I would recommend not missing The Wicked Day.
Good read.......2006-08-20
It's got to be a good 25-30 years since I read these three books, and were just as enjoyable now as they were then. Stuart has a lovely way of describing a scene, the land and the people. If you purchased the trilogy in one book, just remember that they were originally three separate books. I found that while I read it as one book this time, there were redundancies and/or things that I would have expected to be cut from one large novel, but necessary additions in three separate novels. I found myself skipping through those sections.
You won't find any great surprises in the story, if you are familiar with the legends of King Arthur. This story is mainly Merlin's from boyhood to old man and beloved cousin and counselor of Arthur. While I don't usually enjoy a book written in the first person -- as you lose so much from what the other characters are experiencing -- the author pulled this off well enough. With Merlin's visions, we were able to see happenings that were not personally witnessed by Merlin.
Of the books I have read so far on the Arthurian legends, my favorite is still The Road to Avalon, followed by Queen of Camelot. It's been so many years since I've read The Mists of Avalon I can't rate that amongst these until I've read it again.
All in all very enjoyable and I would recommend this for younger readers whose parents are trying to find well written books without the constant presence of bodice ripping.
A thumbs down to the publisher, I found many small typos that became a bit irritating after a while, i.e. women instead of woven, is instead of in, etc. You would think that after the first publication they would catch these and fix them for subsequent pulications.
Remembering.......2006-03-08
These stories are wonderfully absorbing. I have read and re-read all of them for many, many years, and as exciting as they were to my adolescent mind, they remain quite as engaging in (what passes for) maturity. I can still remember finding out, as a senior in high school, that the football hero also loved Mary Stewart's Arthurian saga, and had read the books more than once. (And what a delightful thing for the troublesome geeky girl to learn!)
To this day, I can remember the day I found these books. I can remember the weather, the town, the bookstore - and, of course, the experience of voraciously tearing into each story, consuming every passing page. To be able to pinpoint such a moment of discovery after twenty-four years ... this must say something fine about any book. It's the finest thing I can say for Mary Stewart's gifts to Arthuriana. That and, "Thank you."
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Initially published nearly thirty years ago, Mary Stewart's The Crystal Cave has been spellbinding readers and converting them into serious Arthurian buffs ever since. The first in a series of four books, this novel focuses on the early life of Merlin the magician, and the political developments of fifth-century Britain. Not for the fainthearted, this verbose text pays careful attention to historical details and methodical plot development.
Merlin's childhood is formed by the absence of his reticent, convent-bound mother and his unnamed and unknown father. As the bastard grandson of a local king, Merlin is the object of both envy and ridicule. His strange powers and predictions earn him greater status as a pariah, and he leaves home as a preadolescent. Returning years later as a young man--empowered by self-knowledge and magic--Merlin finds himself caught in the currents of the shifting kingdoms.
As an established classic in this genre, and the first in a popular series, The Crystal Cave introduces this familiar character with fresh sensitivity. While readers looking for the romance of First Knight will be disappointed, those happy with tight writing and a complex story line will be satisfied. --Nancy R.E. O'Brien
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Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys -- or as he would later be known, Merlin -- leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before the High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon . . . and the conception of Arthur -- king for once and always.
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A magnificent tale realized by premier novelist, Mary Stewart, here is the spellbinding, suspenseful story of how Merlin, the Enchanter, helped Arthur become king of all Britain, in an extraordinary story that brings the legend Merlin and his protege Arthur to glowing life.
"Enthralling."
LIBRARY JOURNAL
Customer Reviews:
Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03
Merlin's planning has led Uther to impregnate Ygraine, and conceive
Arthur. This book basically starts with the birth of the boy, and
features his childhood.
This series is still about Merlin, though. Merlin travels, but
still arranges to be around Arthur to teach him, as well as dreaming of
the sword, Caliburn, or Excalibur.
the 2nd of 4.......2007-05-14
In the second book of this 4 book saga, Merlin tutors a young Arthur in anticipation of the King he will one day become.
This book is followed up with The Last Enchantment (The Arthurian Saga, Book 3)
Legendary trilogy about a legendary king.......2006-09-07
It's not uncommon for the middle volume of a trilogy -- the "bridge" -- to be the weakest of the three, but that's certainly not the case here. The story picks up less than an hour after the end of the first volume, The Crystal Cave, with Merlin having ensured Uther's night of lust with Queen Ygraine of Cornwall and the conception of Arthur, the once and future king (i.e., the "new Ambrosius"). Much of the narrative is taken up with Merlin waiting. First, waiting for the child's birth (while being on the outs with Uther), then waiting for the beginning of his guardianship (when Uther becomes more realistic), then waiting while Arthur spends his infancy in Brittany (during which Merlin hits the road to the ancient lands of the Near East), then a long period of waiting while the boy grows up in the care of Count Ector (and he himself becomes the hermit of the Chapel in the Green). Along the way, he acquires the sword of the Emperor Maximus and tucks it away on a sacred island in a lake, knowing Arthur will recover it himself in good time. And, of course, the waiting ends with Arthur being hailed as High King at age fourteen, minutes after his presentation to the lesser kings and his father's sudden death at a victory dinner. The pacing is a bit slower, but there's a strong sense of inevitability, both for Merlin and for the reader. Stewart's amazingly sensitive and evocative descriptive powers are strong as ever. One of my favorite lines, on why you should never take the favor of the gods for granted: "The gods like the taste of salt; the sweat of human effort is the savour of their sacrifices." Marvelous stuff.
Fuel for the imagination.......2006-07-17
Why do a lot of readers apparently find the second book of Mary Stewart's Aruthurian trilogy as not up to par with The Crystal Cave??? It is every bit as good and allows the story to unfold as well as builds a stronger connection with the characters. The Hollow Hills has Merlin finding a suitable hiding spot for the young Arthur to mature in until the time for his acention arrives. It focuses on the development of the central figures and the growing affection bewtween Merlin and young Aruthur, who looks up to the former as a father. There is a also a lot of action in this section of the series. Wonderful stuff!
Doesn't measure up........2005-12-21
The continuation of the saga begun in The Crystal Cave is disapointing. The Crystal cave was a five star book and much better. As usual the sequel just isn't as good.
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"The richest of the three...mighty...climactic...action and supsense constant, even harrowing."
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Arthur is King! But while unchallenged on the battlefield, sinister powers plot to destroy him in his own Camelot. When the rose-gold witch Morgause, Arthur's half-siser, ensnares him into an incestuous liaison--and bears his son, Mordred, to use to her own evil ends--a fatal web of love, betrayal and bloody vengeance is woven.
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Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03
Merlin, working through and with Arthur has managed to establish
Camelot, and end the wars for conquest of Britain. He now sits as a
counsellor for Arthur.
He is aging, and his powers leaving him, so he decides to train a
successor. Arthur's relatives in the north have different ambitions to
Arthur and Camelot.
the 3rd of 4.......2007-05-14
Arthur is now firmly on the thrown, but his worries are not over. Treachery is around him and within his own family, with the plotting of his sister Morgause and the bearing of his illegitimate son Mordred, the series continues to entertain.
The Series is completed with the next novel The Wicked Day (The Arthurian Saga, Book 4)
The "Dark Ages" weren't so dark after all . . ........2006-09-12
Compared to the first two volumes of the "Merlin" trilogy, this concluding volume is a bit weak -- but it's still far ahead of most romantic historical novels. Perhaps it's because, by the nature of the narrative, Merlin must now take a back seat to the adult Arthur, the High King and a growing legend to his people. The enchanter is also growing older, the power of the gods is leaving him bit by bit, and he's relegated to undercover espionage work in the north of the country, spying on Arthur's treacherous half-sister, Morgause. Stewart does a good job of re-interpreting the legend of Merlin being shut up alive ("waiting") in his cave in the hollow hill, and, as throughout the 900 pages of the trilogy, the author displays amazing powers of description, both of the characters and of their surroundings. Give it ten years to settle into my unconscious and I shall be re-reading this marvelous epic yet again.
So enchanting I dreaded the end!.......2006-07-17
The Last Enchantment follows Aruthur as England flowers under his glory and leadership. And Merlin, the wizard and counselor, becomes old and seeks an apprentice. Someone to teach in order to provide guidance and hope for King Arthur. Mistakenly, a girl Nimue is taken in as Merlin's apprentice and she in turn become a lot more than an apprentice. Even though Nimue is good, I cannot really like her as a character. But she still adds much to the beautiful tapestry of this series. This is probably the most perfect of the books in the series.
Enchanted, once more.......2005-07-05
A long time ago, I read Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy, which consists of three books: The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills, and The Last Enchantment. I had last read the trilogy back in the mid-1980s, back when I was in high school. So, recently I turned back to these old favorites, and found myself enjoying the tale once again.
Here's a brief background of the story, without spoiling it too much for potential readers. England is suffering under fractured leadership following the departure of the Romans, some time before. England is broken up into several small kingdoms, with a High King to hold them all together, and to try to repell the Saxon threat already encamped on the shores. Into this time, Merlin is born, the bastard child of a local princess. The trilogy tells the tale of his life.
In the first book, Merlin is first a small boy in Wales, where he finds his tutor in magic and the gods and medicine, and is touched by the prophecy which will shape his whole life's work. He flees Wales, for his own protection, and his subsequent actions inexorably lead to the conception of a child: Arthur, the future High King.
In the second book, Merlin is charged by both the High King, Uthur, and his god to keep Arthur in his care, and to train him for his coming challenges. The story closes with Arthur assuming the mantle of leadership, following the passing of Uthur.
In the third book, Arthur and Merlin work to end the Saxon threat, found Camelot, and close with Merlin's final destiny, as he had long since foreseen...almost.
The tale is told in the first person: Merlin. In this fashion, the story feels personal in a way that few other Arthurian fantasies ever have. Merlin, the character, is a sympathetic one: he has good in his heart, he looks after his mission in life with care and humility, and he certainly doesn't buy into this "Merlin the Enchanter" crap circulating about England...though he's not above using it to his benefit from time to time. The other characters in the story are also fleshed out with care...and the characters are certainly not one-dimensional or static.
The storyline is clearly grounded in historical "facts", as much as possible. Clearly Mary Stewart put some time into research, before beginning the writing of this tale.
The writing style is very descriptive. In some novels, the description is somewhat threadbare, willing the reader to fill in the look of the setting to some extent with their own imagination. It's a perfectly valid writing style, and I've enjoyed many books written with that style. Here, however, Mary Stewart has sought to ground us, again, in a historical setting, and she puts a lot of attention into describing the setting so as to help with that grounding process. It's very effective.
So, with the close of the tale, I feel somewhat saddened. Merlin became like a friend. So, I encourage other readers to pick up the challenge, and read the Merlin Trilogy, so you can be touched in this way also.
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The Crystal Cave plunges the reader deep inot 5th century Britain, a country divided in chaos and division after the Roman withdrawl. This is Merlin's world. The illigitimate son of a South Wales princess, he's aware at the earliest age of a great natural gift--the Sight. Against a background of invasion and imprisonment, wars and conquest, wee see his emergence into manhood, and his drmatic role in the New Beginning--the coming of King Arthur.
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3 volume LEATHER BOUND set accented in 22kt gold! Titles include: The Crystal Cave; The Hollow Hills; The Last Enchantment
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Escaping the ravages of the Civil War, a gently reared lady must leave behind everything she knows –– and trust her life and her future to a dangerous gunfighter with a passion for vengeance.
A team of prize Arabian horses is all that Willow Moran has left –– and Caleb Black is the only man who can help her reach her brother in the Colorado Rockies. But she fears this stranger who burns to avenge the wrongs of treacherous men. For Caleb is as wild and unpredictable as the uncivilized land he loves. Yet, though she challenges him at every turn, the spirited southern lady knows this proud, enigmatic loner is her destiny. And no matter what peril awaits, they must face it together –– for Willow has become a fever in Caleb's blood ... awakening a need so fierce that he would defeat the devil himself to possess her.
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Willow Moran must rely on gunfighter Caleb Black to lead her from her Civil War-ravaged home to her brother's refuge in the Colorado Rockies. In the course of their journey, this spirited Southern lady will become a fever in Caleb's blood - and Willow must also acknowledge that this wild man is her destiny. Read all of Elizabeth Lowell's historical novels of the American West: Only His; Only Mine; Only You; Only Love.
Customer Reviews:
A book I have a weakness for.......2007-04-22
This is one of my favourite books. I've read it a long time ago and I have reread several times since. Let me just say that aside of the interaction between the two main characters which I found riveting it gives me very vivid images of scenery and I enjoyed the way she has of redeeming her hero's original dark intent.
A MASTERPIECE.......2006-05-31
Elizabeth Lowell has such talent, I would highly recommend all of her historical novels.
ONLY HIS is an exceptional novel. The emotions are deep and compelling,it is sexy and wonderfully romantic.
Caleb is deeply attracted to Willow's beauty and unconventional
behavior.
I adore ONLY HIS, Caleb is honorable and hard, tough, tormented.
The settings are beautifully written.
A MASTERPIECE, an excellent tale, full of emotion and feeling. The setting in the lake is wonderful.
The secondary characters are rich.
I highly recommend ONLY HIS, as one of the more entertaining reads I've encountered.
It has revenge, romance, and both a fascinating hero and heroine.
ONLY HIS is a charming story, one that you will be so glad you read.
You'll love Caleb and Willow so much that you'll keep re-reading it.......2005-11-23
This was one of the first romance novels that I ever read. I loved it. Willow is a sweet southern girl on a mission to find her brother and while Caleb has been hired to help her, he is secretly on a mission to kill said brother. However, Caleb can't help but desire Willow. In order to keep his feelings at bay, he tries to make the trip hard for her and he gets angry whenever he lets his guard down and gets close to her. Then, he decides he wants to seduce her in order to punish Matt, Willow's brother, for a crime Caleb believes that he is guilty of.
Throw in some danger, mistaken information, the sexiest shaving scene ever, and you have the makings of a fabulous romance. This romance is so vivid to me that I still remember the taste of Willow's pepermint. There is a scene where Caleb shares a cup with Willow and after she sips it, Caleb tastes peppermint. For some reason, the memory of it feels real to me--as if I can taste drinking from a tin cup and sensing a hint of mint. While I don't recall having this kind of reaction from any other romance I've read, it shows how dynamic this story is.
Sensual.......2004-12-30
I loved the story line and the characters. I thought it had just the right amount of action, character build up, suspense and loved the part where Willow "gives in". I saved the book and read it a second time and sometime in the future might even read it a third!!
My favorite "Only".......2004-08-15
I adore this book. I have one clean copy and one I have re-read until it is barely holding together. Caleb and Willow are two of the best characters I have come across in historical romance, and Lowell makes magic with them in this book. If you have ever read a book where the author doesn't focus enough on the main couple, then this is the book for you. They are alone together for most of the story, so you really get to know them. The trip they take to look for Willow's brother is harrowing, and keeps me on the edge of my seat even now that I know how it all works out. I find myself rooting for them through all their hardships, and even cheering for the horses who become almost like characters in their own right. Lowell's writing is in fine form, with vivid descriptions of the majestic scenery that make you feel like you are there, along with well-rounded dialogue and steamy love scenes that keep the reader glued to the pages. This is truly one of Lowell's best works.
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His Only Obsession.......2007-07-24
Gwen Arnell's father has forsaken everyone and everything around him to find a mystical island that only he believes exists. When he disappears, Gwen is determined to find him. Her search leads her to the dangerously attractive ex-CIA agent Will Pierce.
Will is working on a missing person's case that intersects with Gwen's search for her father. Soon, Will and Gwen are working together to find Will's missing person and Gwen's missing father. Will wasn't expecting to have a partner on this mission, especially one that he finds so attractive.
When their search plunges them into extreme danger, Will learns he will do whatever it takes to protect Gwen.
I just recently discovered Beverly Barton. I have been missing out! I have been gobbling up every Beverly Barton book I can find. When I saw that she had a new book out, I squealed like a little girl. I had to have His Only Obsession!
Will is so totally lickable. I love that Gwen wasn't perfectly beautiful but that Will found her undeniably attractive. And the paranormal element just added to the suspense of the book. His Only Obession has amped up my Beverly Barton obsession. Color me desperate for more from Ms. Barton!
Annmarie reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
SKIP THIS ONE!.......2007-05-16
Warning: this is not a usual Beverly Barton. I, too am a big Beverly Barton fan, but I am sorry, Ms. Barton, but this was a dud. The whole story and book was just plain stupid. This was the very worst Barton book I have read. The island, the natives with their magic spears, the high priest on the mount and the sacrifice to the gods was just ridiculous. No suspense, no character development, no chemistry between h/h (their romance went from 0 to 60 in no time at all, even though she typically "didn't trust men to love her" and he "didn't want to get married again"), boring secondary characters who acted and spoke out of character (what little character that was written), and so on. But, mostly it reminded me of the movie, "Joe Vs. the Volcano" except without the humor, the well devoloped characters, the romance of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, and of course without the volcano. The character of Gwen did not make sense. She was abandoned by her father, but when he calls years later to invite her on another of his searches, she flies off to help him. Then, when he betrays her, she isn't upset, nor is she upset to leave him behind on the island. I also found it strange that after witnessing the gory death of Mick instead of reacting as I would expect anyone would, such as screaming or vomiting or crying, she just calmly and all too easily escaped. The initial suspense plot of the drug runners went nowhere and the villains, Molly and Mick, were inconsequential. By the time Molly and Mick met their demises, I didn't care one way or the other. I just wanted the book to end. What was most disappointing was the complete veering away from the whole Protector's theme and the Dundee agency.
Warning no. 2: This is a fantasy/science fiction book. If this is the route the Protector's series is taking, it is time to end the series. It has had a good run, but it appears the plots are drying up. Ms. Barton needs to stick with the here and now, which she does so well, and not hop on the fantasy bandwagon. If she joins the fad of writing vampire stories, I will be gravely disappointed.
I loved The Dying Game. Ignore the bad reviews for that one and read it instead of this. I've decided I can't trust the reviews for Beverly Barton books.
his only obsession.......2007-03-31
Finding him meant risking herself. After her father's disappearance, Gwen Arnell was desperate to find him- even follow his route to a legendary island. She would do anything to shield him from harm, but who would protect her from the sensual private investigator who'd just become her unlikely rescuer?
Ex-CIA agent Will Pierce came to Puerto Nuevo for a missing persons case and didn't expect a beautiful partner. The paradise teemed with unseen perils, and Gwen could be the key to both their missions. As mortal danger found them, Will realized just how far he'd go for a love that had become his most passionate obsession....
Overall the book was interesting as you followed the journey they take you on.
A little bit Suspense + A Sensual Romance = A Perfect Story.......2007-03-22
I am a huge Beverly Barton fan and I own everything she's ever written. I love that she writes about strong, smart women and the smart,sexy and tough men who love them. This was an excellent story and it will be one I'll be reading again and again for years to come.
A Destructive Obsession..........2007-03-10
Book Description: After her father's disappearance, Gwen Arnell was desperate to find him--even follow his route to a legendary island. She would do anything to shield him from harm, but who would protect her from the sensual private investigator who'd just become her unlikely rescuer? Ex-CIA agent Will Pierce came to Puerto Nuevo for a missing-persons case and didn't expect a beautiful partner. The paradise teemed with unseen perils, and Gwen could be the key to both their missions. As mortal danger found them, Will realized just how far he'd go for a love that had become his most passionate obsession....
Will Pierce is looking for a missing person. His investigation runs parallel with Gwendolyn Arnell's search for her father. Gwen's father is an extremely poor excuse for a parent; however, Gwen fails to heed her mother's advice and endangers her life as well as the lives of others in her attempt to hold on to her fatherly dream. This book is more a little sci-fi with a little suspense and a dash of adventure. It is not very involved and is a quick read.
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His Only Son.......2000-08-03
"His Only Son" is a book that combines strong emotion and a twisty mystery into a read that's not to be missed. The story of a man and woman united when his son turns out to be her kidnapped child, it not only is moving, but a real pageturner when it comes to the intrigue element. There is a lot that needs to happen to make the romance believable in a situation like this, and Roberts pulls it off with ease. The dialogue is great, with banter that's thankfully based on real emotion instead of sniping and innuendo. Parts of the story are so honest and raw they're almost painful to read, but in the end, the reading experience is much more rewarding because we've come through it all with the characters. The rest of the Landry brothers are introduced in subtle ways that indicate Ms. Roberts has some interesting tales in store for us. A red hot start for a series that finds this favorite author in top form.
(This is a repost of my review from October. I recently reread it and decided it certainly deserved that fifth star. I haven't always enjoyed her books, but this is one of her best. A must-read.)
Brilliant and Suspenseful!.......2000-07-24
This is such a great read. The mystery elements are great and the romance is even better. This is the perfect blend of romance and suspense. It is what every Intrigue should be. i've already read this 3 times and I look forward to rereading it in the future. This woman can tell a story. I can't wait to read the other Landry Brothers.
Kelsey Roberts is The Best!.......2000-04-05
Whew! I just finished this book for the second time and I loved it as much as the first! Nobody tells a story like Kelsey Roberts. A wonderful mystery and love story that made me cry. Her internet sight says the third Landry book won't be out until December. Oh no! Guess that means I'll be rereading this one a bunch more times until then. Thanks for the great book.
The Landry Brothers.......2000-03-21
I love books that continue a group of characters. Sometimes one book just wets your appetite and you wish the author had had time to get into everyone......This is the first of six brothers...and kept me "INTRIGUED"....looking forward to working thru the 6 brothers one at a time....only complaint...spread too far apart on the market....As an avid 6-10 books a week from paperback to hardcover...from romance to science fiction.....I hate waiting for long periods of time for followup books...
A grest start to a great new series.......1999-11-16
This tale of parental devotion has lots of twists and turns. Sam Landry is to die for and if he's any example of the 7 Landry Brothers in this series, I can't wait for the other 6.
As always, Ms. Roberts' humor shines through and her dialogue is sheer perfection. That's what makes her characters and her stories so memorable.
I highly sugggest you order this and get in from the very beginning!
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Life in Death.......2004-10-01
Eric Daniels new book The Greatest People I Never Knew is the compilation of thirteen essays about people he cared for in his funeral service. It unveils how one seasoned funeral director is still learning about life through caring for the dead and the living.
From the vibrant 13-year old boy, who died several hours after his grandmother's funeral to the tax collector a whole town loved, Daniels chronicles his encounters with the recently bereaved. From a Loudon sawmillowner, readers learn of a man that lived by his greatest virtue, honesty.
Alan C. Minery was notorious for giving extra pieces of lumber to clients, stating, "just in case a piece or two weren't quite right." This is how Mr. Minery is remembered and this is how Daniels and the readers meet him, through a profound remembrance of honesty and kindness.
Daniels says that the book to him exemplifies Mark Twains? belief that people should "endeavor so to live that when we come to die, even the undertaker will be sorry." I agree!
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Only A Dog - The True Story of a Dog's Devotion to His Master During World War 1
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This is a touching true story from the First World War, retold through the dog's eyes. A terrified stray Irish Terrier find himself trapped in 'No Man's Land' near the trenches of Flanders, unable to move due to his wounds. A British sniper sees the injured dog, and risking his own life, crawls out to carry the terrier to safety. He then insists on taking the dog to a nearby Hospital, where he persuades the already overworked and stressed surgeon to operate on the dog's injuries. From that time on, the terrier christened 'Army' and the British soldier become inseparable. When the soldier dies, Little Army is inconsolable and remains by his master's grave, refusing to leave. There he stays, comforted only by the smell of his master's trench coat which is given him to lie on and keep warm. This is Army, the faithful Irish Terrier's story. Soldier and Dog now lie side by side at Armentieres in Flanders.
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This is a touching true story from the First World War, retold through the dog's eyes. A terrified stray Irish Terrier find himself trapped in 'No Man's Land' near the trenches of Flanders, unable to move due to his wounds. A British sniper sees the injured dog, and risking his own life, crawls out to carry the terrier to safety. He then insists on taking the dog to a nearby Hospital, where he persuades the already overworked and stressed surgeon to operate on the dog's injuries. From that time on, the terrier christened 'Army' and the British soldier become inseparable. When the soldier dies, Little Army is inconsolable and remains by his master's grave, refusing to leave. There he stays, comforted only by the smell of his master's trench coat which is given him to lie on and keep warm. This is Army, the faithful Irish Terrier's story. Soldier and Dog now lie side by side at Armentieres in Flanders.
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as touching as greyfriars bobby.......2005-07-28
If you love dogs, this will make you cry. It is a lovely story but so very sad. And it is true. Everyone I know who has read this book thinks it is a classic and they admit also to shedding a tear or two....
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Foreword by Richard Lloyd Dewey. This is the ONLY biography about Joseph written from personal interviews with his friends! The author served as First Counselor to four prophets, all of whom knew Joseph. Having full access to Church archives, Cannon weaves the intricate tale of Joseph's intriguing biography in a mesmerizing manner. He stays focused, keeping the reader spell-bound as Joseph has to flee time and again for his life. The reason? Apostates and bigoted religious leaders seek his blood. Seen from an insider's view of what really took place in Nauvoo, Cannon shows how the conspirators worked, even recruiting the governors of two states to get Joseph taken down. But in the end it was Joseph who prevailed spiritually - proven in part by the success of the restored church and its 12 million members today. This must-read biography gives insights, humorous stories and anecdotes with suspenseful plotting rarely seen in this long out-of-print book that has been re-published in clean, modern type for easy reading.
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Good for its time.......2005-09-10
This is a very old but still very well written biography. Its greatest strenth is the fact that George Q.Cannon met Joseph Smith and knew people who had known him most of his life. You can sense that Cannon had a deep respect and love for Joseph Smith. Of course this love and respect that Cannon had also leads to bias. Cannon does not speak much about controversial subjects in the life of Joseph Smith. There have been better biographies written about Joseph Smith since this one. Such as No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith by Fawn Brodie, this biography of course has a skeptical bias and is not always historically accurate. The most fair biography of Joseph Smith is "Joseph Smith the First Mormon" by Donna Hill. However the best biographies of Joseph Smith are still to come. But any serious person who wants to study the life of Joseph Smith must look at this one by George Q. Cannon.
Great for its time.......2002-08-31
This is a very old but still very well written biography. Its greatest strenth is the fact that George Q.Cannon met Joseph Smith and knew people who had known him most of his life. You can sense that Cannon had a deep respect and love for Joseph Smith. Of course this love and respect that Cannon had also leads to bias. Cannon does not speak much about controversial subjects in the life of Joseph Smith. There have been better biographies written about Joseph Smith since this one. Such as No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith by Fawn Brodie, this biography of course has a skeptical bias and is not always historically accurate. The most fair biography of Joseph Smith is "Joseph Smith the First Mormon" by Donna Hill. However the best biographies of Joseph Smith are still to come. But any serious person who wants to study the life of Joseph Smith must look at this one by George Q. Cannon.
the best biography on the prophet.......2000-09-30
This biography on the Prophet Joseph is the best biography written. President Cannon knew the Prophet personally which adds to his insights. With the exception of the biograpy by his mother, all other biogrpahies are repeats of President Cannon's.
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one of the best children's books of the 1990s.......1998-08-30
One of my friends who buys a lot of books from amazon.com told me that someone hated "The Jester Has Lost His Jingle" by David Saltzman and I couldn't believe it. It is one of the best children's books my family has ever read -- it is clever, funny, and filled with good advice and a great motto: "So when you're feeling lonely or sad or bad or blue, Remember where laughter's hiding...It's hiding inside of you." How anyone could not find this charming book a joy is beyond me. I first heard about the book when I watched "Good Morning America" several years ago. The story behind the book is as wonderful as the book itself. The author's mother promised her son, David -- a Yale graduate who was dying of Hodgkin's Disease -- that if he finished the book she would make sure it would be published. He unfortunately died in 1990, but his book lives on. I think the Washington Post just did a feature on "The Jester's Mom," Barbara Saltzman. It should be on that newspaper's Website. At any rate, five stars for the best children's book of the 1990s, maybe of all time.
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A compendium of 30's era male humor, which includes two rare, full page, "Naughty" cartoons by none other than Dr. Seuss. An absolute must for the completist collector.
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261 pgs. b/w illus. Top edge gold; other edges rough cut.
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