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Title: Skye O'Malley
ISBN: 0345323645
Author:
Bertrice Small
Publicate Date: 1984-10-12
Publish: 1984-10-12
List Price: $6.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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1: A Good Place to Start with Bertrice
First I must identify myself as an Avid Bertrice Small fan, as well as a history buff. I would also like to state that I truly believe there are two major categories of romance readers; The escapists who read romance for neat and tidy love stories with just enough tension and drama to have a story line, but nothing to reality filled, as reality is often a bit of a bummer to deal with, especially in our leisure time. Now, with no judgment on this first group it's a bit formulaic for me, kind of like horror flicks, you know sweet but strong willed virgin meets highly skilled and sexed, hard to reach emotionally, hero. Just add a little drama and difficulty and a few chapters later and we all live happily ever after. Now don't get me wrong I would have never found Ms. Small's work had I not been a standard romance fan but when I read my first Small book "The love slave" ten years ago I was changed consumer of romance.
So onto the second category if you enjoy History and I do mean detailed and some times gritty side of history. As well as rich scenery and slightly fantastical events, that may or may not have realistically befallen fictional characters, as well as a strong interest in sexuality and some erotica and the many different roles and aspects it plays in life and politics. Than welcome to this second category; for while no author is infallible this is the genre that Ms. Small has mastered and I recommend you start with the Skye O'Malley's saga.
I hate giving to much away in these reviews: but I will say that Skye is a character who deserves the two immediate books and the ten that followed her Offspring, Even if the amount of contact with the Middle East and the bondages that ensue do become a little tedious at times. The first one hundred pages are a non-stop rollercoaster you can't put down. As the story moves forward you will be pulled into the court of Queen Elizabeth its politics and Intrigue as well as the ongoing tail of Skye, her love life and the ruling of her family and the building of an empire. I would recommend this read strongly, if you like this please continue to explore Bertrice Small's body of work which I have found fascinating. Once you've read this you'll know which kind of romance you are into. As a side note there are two books I consider prequels to the saga as a whole "The Kadin" and "Love Wild and Fair" if you already have read her work before please consider these titles first.
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2: Absolutely Fabulous
I absolutely loved this book. It had me hooked from the first page to the last.
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3: My first read!
I never read romance novels until a friend gave this to me back in decades ago - this got me hook, line and sinker - not only romance, but historical information - she definitely is my favorite author of all times!!!!
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4: Love Her
I am an African American Woman, and I honestly don't know how I begin reading Bertrice Small - but I have not stopped. Skye O Malley and the entire legacy is a must read for those who enjoy historical romances and a little erotical to spice it up.
You never know how her books will end, and that keeps you going. She is my favorite author in the Historical Romance era.
Keep them coming - and don't listen to those that blast your work, your loyal readers will remain that - and keep on buying and reading your books. Let them have their kicks.
Keep up the awesome work, I also love to write, but you made me realize that it takes an unbelievable talent - dedication and research - so now I am just an avid romance reader.
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5: a very very very good book
This book is just one of the many books by Bertrice Small that I have read. I bought this copy for a friend, in hopes to get her started on reading all of Bertrice Small's books. If your looking for a book that makes you feel as if you are there living in the book, this author is the best.
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