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Title: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0-451-40686-9 Publisher: Topaz Pub. Date: April, 1998 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.85 (26 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Another for my top ten list.....
Comment: Reginald Davenport is an alcoholic. Alys Weston is a gifted businesswoman and estate manager living a life of lies layered on one another like an onion. What an unlikely pairing - but it works! Reginald's cousin opens the door to his transformation by restoring an estate to him which had been unlawfully withheld; however, it is up to Reginald to walk through that door. The book traces Reginald's journey, as Alys becomes a reluctant companion along the path. That the two fall in love is not surprising; what makes it interesting, is that in the end, it is Alys's flaws that threaten to destroy their relationship, and not Reginald's addiction.
Reginald's character is written so well - it's as if MJP was able to get inside the head of an addicted person and those around him who either collaborate with the addiction, or try to neutralize it. This story has credibility and depth, and is one that I'll be recommending to my friends. Excellent job.
Rating: 4
Summary: This one is a re-read.
Comment: This was a really good book for me because it actually dealt with an issue most historical novels only dance around. Alcoholism had to be huge problem among the title in England but you never really read how it affected gentry once they left London. I loved the characters because they were both strong and sensible. I thought the revealing of the heroines true self was a little "too grand" to fit in with the spirit of the story but over-all the story was a good one. Mary Jo Putney really does her homework when she is ready to share a story with her readers. This one was well done indeed.
Rating: 5
Summary: An Excellent Story
Comment: As historical romances go, this one is very grown up, very realistic. I love the way Reggie and Allie interact. There is such a depth of comeraderie and humor and friendship that seems so real as opposed as opposed to the 'over the top' melodrama that occurs in so many romances. Short on sex but long on substance and real love and engaging storyline.
This was my first Putney and I will definitely read more.
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Title: The Bargain by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0451198646 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Angel Rogue by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0451405986 Publisher: Topaz Pub. Date: April, 1995 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Thunder and Roses by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0451205154 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: March, 2002 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: One Perfect Rose by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0449000184 Publisher: Ivy Books Pub. Date: 29 April, 1998 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Wild Child by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0449005844 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 05 July, 2000 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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