Helpful Score: 3
Be forewarned that it contains graphic violence and rape.
Catherine Coulter's second novel. It is the story of Katharine Brandon, whose fierce independence masks a deep loneliness-and a terrifying secret.
Catherine Coulter's second novel. It is the story of Katharine Brandon, whose fierce independence masks a deep loneliness-and a terrifying secret.
Helpful Score: 1
This book was almost gothic in the extreme issues surrounding both hero and heroine. As usual Mrs. Coulter's writing was impeccable, as was her characters' development. I found myself rooting for the couple even when I doubted that they could rise above their problems. I highly recommend this book although it is a bit slow in places. It grapples with human failings in the extreme. For a book, I believe, was meant to be a lighthearted romp I was surprised to see an attempt to excuse issues many readers might find inexcusable. This one will leave you thinking, "What would I have done?"
Helpful Score: 1
Reads as a first person book. Delightful storyline.
This book IS NOT part of the 'bride' trilogy.
I absolutely love this book. It's my second favorite Catherine Coulter book and it's in my top 5 favorite romance books of all time. Some people my find it disturbing. If you've read it, you know what I mean.
I absolutely love this book. It's my second favorite Catherine Coulter book and it's in my top 5 favorite romance books of all time. Some people my find it disturbing. If you've read it, you know what I mean.
Dear Readers:
The original The Rebel Bride was first published in 1979. Just imagine. I rewrote it (published in 1994) and now it's being reissued, this time in very nice new clothes.
The rebel bride is Katharine Brandon, a hoyden with hair as red as an Irish sunset, and whose fierce independence masks a profound loneliness. When Julien St. Clair, earl of March, first sees her, she's dressed like a boy while engaged in a duel with her brother. Since it's her turn to be fatally wounded, she dies dramatically at Julien's feet.
An interesting beginning, don't you think? As for Julien, he's bored, restless, knows he's missing something in his life, he just doesn't know what--until he meets Katharine and he falls, hard. He wants her more than anything he's ever wanted in his life. He sets out on a courtship that doesn't end, however, the way he'd envisioned. But he doesn't give up. Finally, he gains a bride who, unfortunately, is terrified of him. But why?
From the glittering Regency ballrooms fo 1814 London to Paris and finally to Switzerland, where everything changes irrevocably between them Julien finally discovers Katharine's shocking secret.
If you missed the 1994 rewrit of The Rebel Bride, then give it a try now. Do let me know what you think. Write me at P.O. Box 17, Mill Valley, CA 94942 ro e-mail me at ReadMoi@aol.com
The original The Rebel Bride was first published in 1979. Just imagine. I rewrote it (published in 1994) and now it's being reissued, this time in very nice new clothes.
The rebel bride is Katharine Brandon, a hoyden with hair as red as an Irish sunset, and whose fierce independence masks a profound loneliness. When Julien St. Clair, earl of March, first sees her, she's dressed like a boy while engaged in a duel with her brother. Since it's her turn to be fatally wounded, she dies dramatically at Julien's feet.
An interesting beginning, don't you think? As for Julien, he's bored, restless, knows he's missing something in his life, he just doesn't know what--until he meets Katharine and he falls, hard. He wants her more than anything he's ever wanted in his life. He sets out on a courtship that doesn't end, however, the way he'd envisioned. But he doesn't give up. Finally, he gains a bride who, unfortunately, is terrified of him. But why?
From the glittering Regency ballrooms fo 1814 London to Paris and finally to Switzerland, where everything changes irrevocably between them Julien finally discovers Katharine's shocking secret.
If you missed the 1994 rewrit of The Rebel Bride, then give it a try now. Do let me know what you think. Write me at P.O. Box 17, Mill Valley, CA 94942 ro e-mail me at ReadMoi@aol.com
Catherine Coulter is always good, whether it's romance or FBI thrillers. This is book 3 of 3.
nice read for a historical romance
great book, one of a series
I don't read much romance, but a friend gave this to me, so read it. It really held my interest and I read late into the night. It's a re-issue, so lots of readers must have enjoyed it.
i love cathrine coulter, when i read my firts book of hers i went out and bought all of her books i could find (which i have or will list here) and have not been disappointed yet...this book was a great read!
Regency romance
Sweet romance book.
The Rebel Bride is Catherine Coulter's second novel. It is the story of Katharine Brandon, a hoyden whose fierce independence masks a deep loneliness-and a terrifying secret.
Historical romance.
Julien St. Clair, Earl of March, is bored with his life. So when he sees Katharine Brandon, dressed as a boy, "die" in a mock duel, he finds himself intrigued by her. He is determined to have her, although she has a dark secret which stands in the way of him and their happily ever after.
The rebel bride is Katharine Brandon, a hoyden with hair as red as an Irish sunset, and whose fierce independence masks a profound loneliness. Whe Julien St Clair, earl of March, first sees her, she's dressed like a boy while engaged in a duel with her brother. Since it's her turn to be fatally wouunded, she dies dramatically at Julien's feet.
an interesting beginning, don't you think? As for Julien, he's bored, restless, knows he's missing something in his life, he just doesn't know what --until he meets Katharine and he falls, hard. He wants her more than anything, he's ever watned in his life. He sets out on a courtship that doesn't end, however, the way he'd envisioned. but he deson't give up. Finally, he gains a bride who, unfortunately, is terrified of him. But why?
From the glittering Regency ballrooms of 1814 London to Paris and finally to Switzerland, where everything change sirrevocably between them, Julien finally discovers Katharine's shocking secret.
an interesting beginning, don't you think? As for Julien, he's bored, restless, knows he's missing something in his life, he just doesn't know what --until he meets Katharine and he falls, hard. He wants her more than anything, he's ever watned in his life. He sets out on a courtship that doesn't end, however, the way he'd envisioned. but he deson't give up. Finally, he gains a bride who, unfortunately, is terrified of him. But why?
From the glittering Regency ballrooms of 1814 London to Paris and finally to Switzerland, where everything change sirrevocably between them, Julien finally discovers Katharine's shocking secret.
The rebel bride is Katharine Brandon, a hoyden with hair as red as a stormy sunset whose fierce independence masks her loneliness. When Julien ST. Clair, Earl of March, sees her for the first time, she is dressed like a boy while engaged in a rather mock duel with her brother. And since it's her turn to be fatally wounded, she dies dramatically at Julien's feet. A powerful, sophisticated nobleman who is bored and restless with a life that holds little more interest for him, the earl finds himself suddenly and thoroughly bewitched by this unusual young lady. But when he decides he wants her, he discovers that all is not what it seems. From the glittering Regency ballrooms of 1814 London, to Paris, and finally to Switzerland, the earl and his unwilling bride play a dangerous game of passion, until everything changes irrevocably between them...and Julien discovers Katharine's terrifying secret.Hard to find book. One of Coulter's best romances.
The rebel bride is a hoyden with hair as red as a stormy sunset whose fierce independence masks her loneliness.
it was good
The rebel bride is Katharine Brandon, a hoyden with hair as red as a stormy sunset whose fierce independence masks her loneliness. When Julien ST. Clair, Earl of March, sees her for the first time, she is dressed like a boy while engaged in a rather mock duel with her brother. And since it's her turn to be fatally wounded, she dies dramatically at Julien's feet. A powerful, sophisticated nobleman who is bored and restless with a life that holds little more interest for him, the earl finds himself suddenly and thoroughly bewitched by this unusual young lady. But when he decides he wants her, he discovers that all is not what it seems. From the glittering Regency ballrooms of 1814 London, to Paris, and finally to Switzerland, the earl and his unwilling bride play a dangerous game of passion, until everything changes irrevocably between them...and Julien discovers Katharine's terrifying secret.Hard to find book. One of Coulter's best romances.
really excellent reading.....
If you read the original Rebel Bride, do read it again. "I've rewritten this story of two stubborn, strong-willed people, the Topaz is bringing it out again for you,, this time as the historical it could have been
