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She could take his name, Lady Kathryn Grayson is a gently bred noblewoman with a privileged future ahead of her...until her greedy uncle decides to steal her fortune by committing her to an insane asylum. Her only escape is to stow away in the carriage of Lucien Montaine, Marquess of Litchfield, who hears her story with disbelief and suspicion. Yet Kathryn's instincts tell her Lord Litchfield is a man of honor-and her only salvation. Desperate to save herself, she attempts to seduce him and forces him into marriage.But she couldn't take his heart.The moment Lucien encounters the ragged, hungry waif with the dignity of a queen, he fights against wanting her. Though captivated by her intellect, strong will, and beauty, he will never love the woman who has deceived him.Or so he thought....Though their battle of wills grows stronger every day, desire threatens to overpower his fury. Can this maddening woman who is now his bride melt his heart of steel? Or will her silken touch only strengthen his vow never to fall prey to the dangers of love?
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Lost my interest halfway through..........2006-02-26
From the back cover:
She could take his name, but she couldn't take his heart. Or so he thought...
Lady Kathryn Grayson is a gently bred noblewoman with a privileged future ahead of her...until her greedy uncle decides to steal her fortune by committing her to an insane asylum. Her only escape is to stow away in the carriage of Lucien Montaine, Marquess of Litchfield, who hears her story with disbelief and suspicion. Yet Kathryn's instincts tell her Lord Litchfield is a man of honor--and her only salvation. Desperate to save herself, she attempts to seduce him and forces him into marriage.
The moment Lucien encounters the ragged, hungry waif with the dignity of a queen, he fights against wanting her. Though captivated by her intellect, strong will, and beauty, he will never love the woman who has deceived him.
Though their battle of wills grows stronger every day, desire threatens to overpower his fury. Can this maddening woman who is now his bride melt his heart of steel? Or will her silken touch only strengthen his vow never to fall prey to the dangers of love?
And my review:
This book started off very well. The characters were well drawn, and the heroine was someone you could really like and cheer for. The hero was a bit harder to like, as he seemed a bit self-centered, and ruled mostly by his lust.
But the book started to fall apart. After initially liking the heroine, I started to not like her after she trapped Lucien into marriage the way she did. I think she should have asked him for help and given him the chance to say yes (he probably would have), rather than just making an arbitrary decision and trapping him.
The hero started to bug me, too. Like in Kat Martin's other novels, he seemed to have sex on the brain. I swear to God, if I have to hear the phrase "men have needs" ever again, I'm going to scream. Yes, they have wants and desires, but they can keep it in their pants! It won't kill a guy to wait for a while! (What, should a man be allowed to cheat while his wife's recovering from childbirth? After all, he has 'needs', right! Wrong!) Using this reasoning that he has "needs" was the way he justified keeping mistresses and visiting hookers. Gross! I know that this is par for the course for the time period, but that doesn't mean I have to like it! And how is it acceptable for a man to pay for sex? That's sick, no matter what time period you're in.
Even then, I tried to get past this and finish the story. But then the hero decides that he wants the heroine to be his wife permanently. Well that's good, right? Nope. Instead of telling her, he decides he's going to seduce her into staying with him. I just rolled my eyes and shut the book. I mean, come on, can't anyone ever communicate in the world of romance? I'm not saying he has to make a pathetic fool out of himself and start declaring his undying love in the face of uncertainty, but couldn't he just say, "Kathryn, I know we decided that this marriage would only last a year, but what do you say we give it a real try? I think I've changed my mind." Nope, instead, he wants to make her lust tie her to him instead of real, lasting love. Pathetic.
I give up on this author. I've now read one novella and two novels of hers, and each time have given up in disgust when her characters do things that are horrible, or just make no sense at all. Now I know why I found her books in discount bins!
This was a good solid book........2002-04-07
I really enjoyed this book although I felt a bit bored during certain parts of it. I loved Lucien's character in Nothing but Velvet and maybe I was just hoping his book would be better. Don't get me wrong it was a great book but I just wanted a little more.
cute moments.......2001-11-17
I've read a few of Kat Martin's books and they tend to be a smooth read every time. This one was a little to overdone for my liking. The hero, Lucien, was really shallow. All he seemed to want from Katherine was sex. I know what your thinking, that comes with a romance novel, but you couldn't get through a chapter without him WANTING her!! It was too much. Katherine was ok, she also had her shallow moments, but all in all, the book had some great moments and was still worth reading. It's just not one I would put in my top ten list.
Fairly Ordinary.......2001-08-09
I have not read Nothing But Velvet, and can only judge this book by itself.
First, the things I like about SILK AND STEEL. I like the character of Kathryn Grayson (although the image of the famous 1940s movie star keeps popping into my head). I love female characters who pursue interests out of the ordinary for their times, and her unladylike pursuit of medicine is interesting. The scenes in the asylum are chilling and something you don't see in romance novels too much.
Now for the things I don't like. I don't find Lucien to be all that exciting. I don't sense very much chemistry between the two characters. Also, halfway through the book, it goes to that tired old plotline of the "marriage of convenience" which bores me to tears.
Thoroughly Entertaining..........2001-06-07
SILK & STEEL is the sequel of one of my favorite historical romance book NOTHING BUT VELVET. Lucien Montaine, Marquess of Litchfield was a savory & an interesting secondary character in NOTHING BUT VELVET. He was Jason's best friend who supported and helped Jason till the end. Aside from his handsome and manly looks, his faith, loyalty, generosity & friendship to Jason drawed me to him. I was happy to learn that he has a book of his own. However, upon checking the reviews of this book here...(on the website) and after hearing couple of my friends mentioning this book as "unworthy", I braced myself for a wee bit of disappointment. The book was overall a 4 star rating here but base on couple of reviewers plus my friends, this book wasn't suppose to be an entertaining one. Since I would like to read updates of Jason and Velvet and I really, really like Lucien, I thought I'd give this book a shot regardless of the neg. comments. As the book progress, I was totally charmed and couldn't possibly believe why some would find this book an unworthy read. When the book ended, I was glad I wasn't swayed off by the negative reviews. People do have different requirements and expectations of the books they read, therefore, I suggest you pick up this book and decide for yourself. I will simply hope that you will enjoy it as much as I did. This is my 3rd book of Kat Martin and she has yet to disappoint me.
Lucien's character was pretty much consistent as his first appearance in NOTHING BUT VELVET. He was more detailed here though considering this is his book and you couldn't but love him more. He is a Gentleman through and through... Kathryn Grayson wasn't as appealing to me in the beginning but the more I read, the more her character was developed then you get to see through her. You couldn't help but feel sorry for her. I like her spunk and her determination. Despite what she's been through, she's still spirited. I admire the way Kat Martin insisted on making Kathryn a stubborn/bull headed woman. Considering she owes Lucien more than you can imagine, Kathryn wasn't overly pleasing and too grateful to the extent of loosing her personality and becoming a doormat. Now that would have been a drag. But it so happend that Kat Martin created Kathryn uniquely in this circumstances. Kathryn knows herself and therefore insist on her identity. She knows what she wants, does what she believes is right. She does what makes her feel good even if it means arguing with Lucien. I like that immensely.
I have to admit that there is a couple of niggle in this book... To mention one: When Kathryn ran away the second time, I was wondering how she could have succeeded in hiding for such a long time when she couldn't have done this the first time. Well, I just tell myself that perhaps the second time, she was more prepared with small money, food and warm clothing. She also had a sound plan while the first one was totally spur of the moment. I really enjoyed this book so it does merit for a 5 stars despite this small niggle. I don't read between the lines and over analyze a book that thoroughly entertained me. I simply just seat back, love every minute I have with the book and ENJOY. I really believe most people would love this book especially when you have read the prequel NOTHING BUT VELVET. Aside from the twisters, the appearance of Jason and Velvet was an added spice to this book. Also, there is no EPILOGUE in this book so I hope Kat Martin is creating another book that relates to this one. Perhaps a story of Michael or any of Jason and Lucien's children....
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Who's Who Syria.......2006-11-05
This is a valuable reference tool for those who are reading or studying about Syria. It is a tool that not only helps with political, military, economic porttaits but also cultural biographies.
Syria: Hopes dashed, hopes resurgent.......2005-11-20
I cannot do this book enough justice.
Having been written by a young Syrian, makes it all the more relevant; as it has become regrettably customary--in this iconoclastic day and age--for young Middle-Easterners, to distance themselves from reverence for (or even simple interest in) their own heritage and history.
The bleak present and dark future--which are the direct descendants of decades of tyrannical, despotist, absolutist and opportunist rulers and forms of government--have not only left their imprints on the psyche of many young Arabs (especially Syrians); but also created a wide chasm between them and an active interest in their modern history.
The author of this book defies these two hurdles, marvelously escaping one of the tumors infecting young Arabs today: apathy.
In this book, the author lucidly brings to life the biographies of Syrian personalities (politicians, but also socialites, artists and women and men of literature, thinkers and reformers, economists and educators) through an astonishingly original, astute and concise narrative that not only focuses onto heroic deeds or great contributions to Syrian history--but also manages to paint a human portrait of them, by vividly portraying cultural nuances, interesting trivia, and funny anecdotes.
This book makes for a riveting read, and is a must-have for anyone seeking to discover (or re-discover) Syria; a Syria of hope, of human promise, and potential--in stark contrast with the prevalent image of Syria in the media today.
Finally, Jamil Mardam Bey (Prime Minister of Syria in the 1940s--and quoted in the foreword of the book) said it best: "...all is not lost."
A Must for all Students of Syrian History.......2005-11-06
Sami Moubayed's book is indispensible for students of Syria and all those who are interested in its modern history. It is a work of love by one of Syria's leading journalists and historians. As advertised, "In Steel & Silk you will meet the nationalists who led the independence struggle against the French. You will meet the statesmen who made Syria a central player in the Middle East. You will meet poets, painters, dramatists and thinkers as well as diplomats, journalists, and civil servants. Over 160 black & white photos. Includes a workshop for students, journalists, and researchers that includes an annotated timeline of 20th Century Syria, and lists of Syrian officials since the fall of the Ottomans in 1918.
I have had it on my desk for only a few months now and have already refered to it many times to find out more about the men and women who made Syria. Joshua Landis, author of SyriaComment.com
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concise and informative.......2006-03-23
Ive really enjoyed having read all three of the books by Trotter and refer to them frequently when endulging in converrsations of North Carolina Civil War history. These books are informative without long winded versions of trivial dialogue that sometimes populates some narratives of such a broad subject. Seems that the movie Cold Mountain refers to several scenes in this book, and the other two in the triliogy, in their attempt to portray the southern NC civilian life and its hardships. The books also portrays that not all NC natives were in favor of the war which reflects the accurate nature of polictics of the period. Enjoy.
Highly readable popular history.......2004-05-26
The books of Trotter's trilogy, "The Civil War in North Carolina" (the other volumes are "Ironclads and Columbiads: The Coast" and "Bushwhackers: The Mountains"), were published as independent works, and can be enjoyed as such. But one can't get a good understanding of the war in the Tarheel State just reading about a single region. I strongly suggest that serious students of the war, or of North Carolina, take time to read the entire trilogy.
Aside from John G. Barrett's "The Civil War in North Carolina," Trotter's trilogy is the only modern comprehensive account of the war in the Tar Heel state. (See also my review of Barrett's book at Amazon.com.) Unlike Barrett's rather academic, formal approach, Trotter is as concerned with telling some good stories as he is with documenting North Carolina's role in the war. He includes a fairly extensive bibliography in each volume, but apparently he relied mainly on published sources, and the footnotes are very sparse. This is not to say that his work is inaccurate or invalid, but it is hardly the ultimate account of the war in North Carolina.
His geographical division of the three volumes also presents some problems. Much information about the state's entry into the war and about its political aspects is found in "Silk Flags and Cold Steel," but the most important battles in the first three years of the war -- which had an influence on these political events -- are covered in the "Ironclads and Columbiads" volume about the coastal war. These two volumes also contain many later events that "interact," for example, the closing battles in March and April of 1865. And some events in "Bushwhackers" - most notably, Stoneman's cavalry raid in the final weeks of the war - also lap over in to Piedmont. Again, a full understanding requires reading all three of these books. Trotter, while adopting a mildly pro-Confederate tone like Barrett's, doesn't do as good a job of tying events in North Carolina to those of the wider war.
"Silk Flags and Cold Steel" contains the most information about North Carolina politics and the reasons for the state's reluctant secession in May 1861. Since there was little fighting in the Piedmont region of the state until the closing months of the war, most of the book deals with the war's impact on the economy, the relationship between the state and Confederate governments, and the roles of certain groups, including African-Americans, in the war. The latter part of the book covers Sherman's invasion of the state in March 1865, the battles of Averasboro and Bentonville, the surrender of Raleigh and the final surrender of Confederate forces in the state at Bennett Farm, near Durham.
One failing that Trotter shares with Barrett is the poor quality of his maps and the lack of description of battle sites, roads, and other places in modern terms. A copy of DeLorme's "North Carolina Atlas and Gazetteer" is a vital supplement to these three books; modern place names and locations of battles and other events should have been located using modern landmarks, included as footnotes.
Trotter's trilogy is "popular" history, entertainingly related and highly readable. He doesn't hesitate to have occasional fun with purple prose -- "The obsidian mountain night engulfed them like wraiths" -- but the writing usually is lively and flows well. There may be more recent and more thorough books about various aspects of the Civil War in North Carolina, but these three volumes present an introductory survey in a convenient package.
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Silk and Steel: Women at Arms
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Silk and Steel: Women at Arms is the first comprehensive presentation on the subject of women and firearms. No object has had a greater impact on world history over the past 650 years than the firearm, and a surprising number of women have been keen on the subject: as shooters, hunters, collectors, engravers, and even gunmakers.
From Queen Elizabeth I through her descendant Queen Elizabeth II, the numbers of aristocratic female arms enthusiasts, particularly shooters, have been impressive. Among those regal personages: Russia’s Empresses Elizabeth and Catherine the Great, France’s Marie Antoinette, and Great Britain’s Duchess of Devonshire. In the New World, Thomas Jefferson’s matched pair of Queen Anne–style flintlock pistols were made by London gunmaker Mary Dealtry. Pioneer American women took bold steps to defend home and hearth, and their courage earned them the right to vote in Western states, where hardiness and self-reliance were taken for granted. As Jefferson himself admonished: “[The gun gives] boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind.” Many women were comfortable with firearms in early America, and among the world’s most famous women in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was Annie Oakley—“Little Sure Shot.”
Turning back the clock to the time of Joan of Arc, R. L. Wilson shows how women have played a vital role in armed conflicts. For many centuries, women went to war—sometimes in the guise of men—without their comrades knowing that they were present. Increasingly, in our own era, there are female fighter pilots and cadets at West Point and at all the U.S. service academies. The 2001–2002 war in Afghanistan saw Northern Alliance women trained to fire AK-47s, some even shooting their Taliban tormentors.
Expanding on a long tradition, in the post–World War II period, millions of women and girls gravitated to sport shooting, including trap, skeet, and sporting clays, rifle and pistol target competitions, and the harvesting of game birds and even the dangerous big game of Africa. As evidenced in the writings of Ernest Hemingway, Robert Ruark, and Isak Dinesen, big game hunting in Africa was a favorite pursuit of many society women from Europe and the United States.
Following the publication of this book, the Rosenbruch Wildlife Heritage Museum will mount a traveling exhibition exploring the theme of women and firearms. Firearms, clothing, and accessories will be accompanied by paintings, photographs, drawings, and prints, as well as numerous other artifacts, to depict and document a captivating subject never before examined in such depth.
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Silk and Steel includes more than three hundred color plates, with spectacular new collages by Peter Beard. The bibliography lists myriad works of reference, some centuries old, and is accompanied by a detailed index.
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Very happy.......2005-09-26
The book was received faster than expected, and was apparently brand new. The price was 40-50% less than we had seen in on remaindered shelves her in town. We are very pleased.
Guns, Women, History - great read and photos.......2003-12-13
As I listened for over 1 hour on the G. Gordon Liddy show and read reviewed in the NY Post, this is THE book on the history of arms and women. The photos are astounding (some by Peter Beard), the captions very interesting (not repeats of the text!) and, over all, one can really understand women's fascination in the use of firearms, from defence, to shooting, especially sport shooting and an Olympic Champion (as well as a good piece on Annie Oakley).
A great gift book.
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SCOTLAND'S FINEST - THE CLAN GUNN MEN.......2000-11-11
Theresa Michaels really knows how to spin a passionate, action-filled story featuring the second of the Clan Gunn warriors of northern Scotland (Micheil, the oldest of the Gunn men, was first). Jamie Gunn, who is Clan Gunn tanist and his tribe's war chief, snatches the Lady Gilliane from the cruel Norman despot, Guy de Orbrec, only to find the redheaded beauty he rescues lays seige to his heart. Jamie is not ready for love, and the beautiful fiery-haired and convent-bred Gilliane is not at all sure about this bold fighting man with his alarming bursts of bad temper. Theresa Michaels skillfully brings the realities and the sensuousness of Scotland in the Middle Ages to vivid life, and leaves the reader waiting for the next brother, the eerily gifted Davey, and his story. I can't wait.
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Forced to flee Tamlaght, Bronwyn finds refuge with her uncle, King Felix of Londeac. She continues to scheme ways to undo the villians who have all but ruined her homeland. She is amazed at the level of scientific and technological progress in Londeac, compared to her own country, where intellectual advancement is systematically stifled. She makes a new ally in the person of the director of a scientific academy: Professor Wittenoom. Treacherously betrayed, she flees Londeac in a hair-raising balloon/dirigible chase, only to fall into the hands of the faerie king, Spikenard. Later meeting a man she believes she is in love with, she is finally able to raise both an army and a navy, and leads an invasion of Tamlaght.
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