1: One of the genre's brightest stars!
Tracy Grant is a terrific young writer. I have enjoyed all of her books; I've never been disappointed. Recently, while Web surfing, I came across a quote about this wonderful book, Shores of Desire, that I would like to share with others. (Unfortunately, it was unattributed, so I don't know who should get the credit for it---but it was not I.) "Shores of Desire includes scenes in and around the Battle of Waterloo and is one of the most straightforward and moving descriptions of what a battlefield is like that I have ever read." And she does the romance part great, too!
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2: Very special
Because of his command of English, Robert Lescaut is a very successful spy
for the French Republic during the Napoleonic Wars with England. After
completing a dangerous mission, Robert is placed on leave. He returns to his
home only to learn that his English wife, Lucie, is at a nearby inn, probably
rendezvousing with a lover. Robert goes to bring his spouse home. When he
arrives at the inn, he finds his wife dying from numerous stab wounds. For
the next four years, Robert delays his quest to uncover the identity of
Lucie's killer until he is no longer needed by his country.
When Napoleon is exiled to Elba, Robert Melton and his son David visit
Scotland where they assist Emma Blair deal with an injured person. Robert
tells Emma that he knew her husband, who died in Spain two years ago. She
invites the pair to stay at Blair House. Emma is also a single parent, who
has no plans to find a new man in her life. Robert echoes her sentiment about
the opposite sex, having no desire for a second wife. So why did these single
parents fall in love with each other? What will happen to their love when
Robert reveals that he is Robert Lescaut, seeking to uncover the identity of
his wife's killer among her family tree, the Blairs?
Tracy Grant continues to rise to the top of the historical genre with her
latest regency romance, SHORES OF DESIRE, being one of the sub-genres top
five novels of the year. The story line is filled with intrigue, romance, and
suspense. The characters add a badly needed freshness to the sub-genre. Of
special note is the rousing Robert, who de-demonizes the French side of the
early nineteenth century conflict with England. Ms. Grant continues to write
some of the best romance books around today.
Harriet Klausner
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