Helpful Score: 3
Really great book. Good characters-better understanding of the world of Islam--but not overboard with the information. Could not put it down for very long before I picked it up again.
Helpful Score: 3
Fun jewel-thief romp/romance, with (as usual) strong female heroine, dashing love interest, and interesting minor characters.
Helpful Score: 2
Nora Roberts, always great, it's about a princess from an Arabic country w/ an American mother that flees from the father after he mistreats the mother. Girl grows up and wants to get revenge on the father by stealing a necklace that belonged to her mother - meets an investigator who wants to stop her - and falls in love with her...
Helpful Score: 2
A pleasant read - leave you wanting to know what happens to the characters next.
Helpful Score: 1
Great book.
Helpful Score: 1
Nora Roberts treats you iwth a romantic suspense. Princess Adrianne lives an envious life while calculating her sweet revenge.
Helpful Score: 1
This "romantic suspense" novel was a little hard to get into, but got better.
Helpful Score: 1
Enjoyed reading.
Helpful Score: 1
fun book by Roberts with great characters..I was right there with them the whole time..a very interesting ride.
I loved this novel. It was great.
This book first came off to me as hard hitting.
But basically a royal princess is intent on stealing a priceless necklace that she believes rightfully belongs to her mother. Though her mother is dead, she is stealing the necklace on the matter of principle due to her father, the king/sultan, taking away the gem and all her mother's divorce from him. She is a Robin Hood of sorts who has been robbing jewelry since the tender age of 16 or 15. Since she is an estranged princess, no one could believe that the spawn of a Hollywood Starlet and King could be a thief. However, an ex-jewel thief soon catches on. He tags along her, much to her annoyance, and finds out that she is the notorious jewel thief. He sees her side of the story and endeavors to help her steal back the gem. The writing was excellent and there was so much plot, which I adore!
But basically a royal princess is intent on stealing a priceless necklace that she believes rightfully belongs to her mother. Though her mother is dead, she is stealing the necklace on the matter of principle due to her father, the king/sultan, taking away the gem and all her mother's divorce from him. She is a Robin Hood of sorts who has been robbing jewelry since the tender age of 16 or 15. Since she is an estranged princess, no one could believe that the spawn of a Hollywood Starlet and King could be a thief. However, an ex-jewel thief soon catches on. He tags along her, much to her annoyance, and finds out that she is the notorious jewel thief. He sees her side of the story and endeavors to help her steal back the gem. The writing was excellent and there was so much plot, which I adore!
Wonderful! Like an old movie with the classy cat burglars and exotic locations.
This was an enjoyable story. Good, strong female lead, and an unexpectedly balanced view of religion and culture.
If you like Nora Roberts, you will enjoy this book. This is one of her earlier novels, but it is as well written as any of her later ones. What happens when two of the very best jewel thieves, one retired and working for Interpol, the other with one more heist to pull off, get together? Sparks fly, romance delevops and revenge is sweet!!
This was a good one!!! I enjoy the ro,mance & the intrigue...it kept my interest throughout.
Really liked this book!
This was a good book. I didn't expect it to captivate me like it did. A good read!
On the surface Princess Adrianne seems to have everything a rich girl could want and even those close to her don't know the truth. They don't know what she endured as a child in the country of her birth, or the fact that she is now an international thief. She remembers all too well the cruelty her mother endured at the hands of her famous father and she wants to avenge that brutality. She's had many years to plan her revenge and has figured out the worst possible way to hurt her father: she plans on stealing a priceless necklace that he worships. On the way to extract her retaliation she meets a man who could ruin her carefully laid out plans. Phillips Chamberlain has his own agenda and Adrianne is part of them, only she doesn't realize it.
When the two meet her father, everything changes. Each of them still wants the necklace but they didn't expect to fall in love with each other along the way. Nor did they plan on the King, Adrianne's father, providing them with a marriage ceremony.
When the two meet her father, everything changes. Each of them still wants the necklace but they didn't expect to fall in love with each other along the way. Nor did they plan on the King, Adrianne's father, providing them with a marriage ceremony.
A book about beautiful and elegant people and the revenge Adrianne waits 10 years to get.
At twenty-five, Princess Adrianne lives a life most people would envy. Beautiful and elegant, she spends her days dabbling in charities and her nights floating from one glamorous gala to the next. But her pampered-rich-girl pose is a ruse, a carefully calculated effort to hide a dangerous truth.
For ten years Adrainne has lived for revenge. As a child, she could only watch the cruelty hidden behind the facade of her parents' fairytale marriage. Now she has the perfect plan to make her famous father pay. She will take posession of the one thing he values above all others-The Sun and the Moon, a fabled necklace beyond price.
Yet just as she is poised to take her vengeance, she meets a man who seems to divine her every secret. Clever, charming and enigmatic, Philip Chamberlain has his own private reasons for getting close to Princess Adrainne. And only when it is too late will she see the hidden danger...as she finds herself up against two formidable men-one with the knowledge to take her freedom, the other with the power to take her life.
For ten years Adrainne has lived for revenge. As a child, she could only watch the cruelty hidden behind the facade of her parents' fairytale marriage. Now she has the perfect plan to make her famous father pay. She will take posession of the one thing he values above all others-The Sun and the Moon, a fabled necklace beyond price.
Yet just as she is poised to take her vengeance, she meets a man who seems to divine her every secret. Clever, charming and enigmatic, Philip Chamberlain has his own private reasons for getting close to Princess Adrainne. And only when it is too late will she see the hidden danger...as she finds herself up against two formidable men-one with the knowledge to take her freedom, the other with the power to take her life.
Another Nora Roberts great!
Wonderful book, I love this author. I have read almost all her books. 1-5 I give it a 5
good nora roberts read
I think all of her books are super, just like this one.
This is a classic "poor little rich girl" tale. Adrienne only lives for revenge against her famous, wealthy father. The intrigue includes a fabulous and famous necklace. Then she meets a man she is drawn to and finds herself in danger.
An excellent tale of royalty and suspense.
A fabled necklace, cruel father, and two suitors make it
very exciting to the last page.
A fabled necklace, cruel father, and two suitors make it
very exciting to the last page.
this book got me started on the Nora Roberts journey!
The story is about Princess Adrianne who tries to seek revenge on her father. Good book. Greqt characters
Great read
Another awesome book by Nora Roberts!
A retired thief, hired by Interpol for his expertise, is set to catch "The Shadow" -- a high-end jewel thief who turns out to be a beautiful woman (natch -- this is Nora Roberts, after all) with a very personal agenda.
The title says it all. Another Nora Roberts hit !
I love Nora Roberts books!
Princess Adrianne seeks revenge against her father.
I have not read this book. I have two copies on my shelf.
Princess Adrianne lives a life of elegant parties and is the envy of many. She lives for revenge for her mother and has the perfect plan to make her famous father pay. She finds herself up against two powerful men-one with the knowledge to take her freedom and the other with the power to end her life.
Princess Adrianne lives a life most peiple would envy. Beautiful and elegant, she spends her days dablling in charites and her nights floating from one glamorous gala to the next. But her pampered-rich-girl poes is a rude, a carefully caculated effort to hide a dangerous truth.
At twenty-five, Princess Adrianne lives a life most people would envy. Beautiful and elegant, she spends her days dabbling in charities and her nights floating from one glamorous gala to the next. But her pampered-rich-girl pose is a ruse, a carefully calculated effort to hide a dangerous truth. For ten years Adrianne has lived for revenge. As a child, she could only watch the cruelty hidden behind the facade of her parents' fairy-tale marriage. Now she has the perfect plan to make her famous father pay. She will take the possession of the one thing he values above all other - The Sun and the Moon, a fabled necklace beyond price. Yet just as she is poised to take her vengeance, she meets a man who seems to divine her every secret. Clever, charming, and enigmatic, Philip Chamberlain has his own private reeasons for getting close to Princess Adrianne. And only when it's too late will she see the hidden danger...as she finds herself up against two formidable men- one with the knowledge to take her freedom, the other with the power to take her life.
At twenty-five, Princess Adrianne lives a life most people would envy. Beautiful and elegant, she spends her days dabbling in charities and her nights floating from one glamorous gala to the next. But her pampered-rich-girl pose is a ruse, a carefully calculated effort to hide a dangerous truth.
For ten years Adrianne has lived for revenge. As a child she could only watch the cruelty hidden behind the facade of her parents' fairy-tale marriage. Now she has the perfect plan to make her famous father pay. She will take possession of the one thing he values above all others--The Sun and the Moon, a fabled necklace beyond price.
Yet just as she is poised to take her vengeance, she meets a man who seems to divine her every secret. Clever, charming, and enigmatic, Philip Chamberlain has his own private reasons for getting close to Princess Adrianne. And only when it's too late will she see the hidden danger...as she finds herself up against two formidable men--one with the knowledge to take her freedom, the other with the power to take her life.
For ten years Adrianne has lived for revenge. As a child she could only watch the cruelty hidden behind the facade of her parents' fairy-tale marriage. Now she has the perfect plan to make her famous father pay. She will take possession of the one thing he values above all others--The Sun and the Moon, a fabled necklace beyond price.
Yet just as she is poised to take her vengeance, she meets a man who seems to divine her every secret. Clever, charming, and enigmatic, Philip Chamberlain has his own private reasons for getting close to Princess Adrianne. And only when it's too late will she see the hidden danger...as she finds herself up against two formidable men--one with the knowledge to take her freedom, the other with the power to take her life.
At twenty-five, Princess Adrianne lives a life most people would envy. Beautiful and elegant, she spends her days dabbling in charities and her nights floating from one glamorous gala to the next. But her pampered-rich-girl pose is a ruse, a carefully calculated effort to hide a dangerous truth. For ten years Adrianne has lived for revenge. As a child, she could only watch the cruelty hidden behind the facade of her parents fairy-tale marriage. Now she has the perfect plan to make her famous father pay. She will take possession of the one thing he values above all others--The Sun and the Moon, a fabled necklace beyond price.Yet just as she is poised to take her vengeance, she meets a man who seems to divine her every secret. Clever, charming, and enigmatic, Philip Chamberlain has his own private reasons for getting close to Princess Adrianne. And only when it's too late will she see the hidden danger...as she finds herself up against two formidable men--one with the knowledge to take her freedom, the other with the power to take her life.
The demand for Nora Roberts is getting stronger all the time, and the impressive performance of "Sweet Revenge" proves the point. In one of her most satisfying novels, she introduces readers to the daughter of a Hollywood starlet and a charming playboy whose rich-girl pose masked the cruelty behind her parents' fairy-tale marriage. And now, though nothing will bring her mother back, she is ready to make her father pay.
The demand for Nora Roberts is getting stronger all the time, and the impressive performance of "Sweet Revenge" proves the point. In one of her most satisfying novels, she introduces readers to the daughter of a Hollywood starlet and a charming playboy whose rich-girl pose masked the cruelty behind her parents' fairy-tale marriage. And now, though nothing will bring her mother back, she is ready to make her father pay.
From back of book:
At twenty-five, Princess Adriannie lives a life most people would envy. Beautiful and elegant, she spends her days dabbling in charities and her nights floating from one glamorous gala to the next. But her pampered-rich-girl pose is a ruse, a carefully calculated effort to hide a dangerous truth.
For ten years Adrianne has lived for revenge. As a child, she could only watch the cruelty hidden behind the facade of her parents' fairy-tale marriage. Now she has the perfect plan to make her famous father pay. She will take possession of the one thing he values above all others -- The Sun and the Moon, a fabled necklace beyond price.
Yet just as she is poised to take her vengeance, she meets a man who seems to divine her every secret. Clever, charming, and enigmatic. Philip Chamberlain has his own private reasons for getting close to Princess Adrianne. And only when it's too late will she see the hidden danger....as she finds herself up against two formidable men -- one with the knowledge to take her freedom, the other with power to take her life.
At twenty-five, Princess Adriannie lives a life most people would envy. Beautiful and elegant, she spends her days dabbling in charities and her nights floating from one glamorous gala to the next. But her pampered-rich-girl pose is a ruse, a carefully calculated effort to hide a dangerous truth.
For ten years Adrianne has lived for revenge. As a child, she could only watch the cruelty hidden behind the facade of her parents' fairy-tale marriage. Now she has the perfect plan to make her famous father pay. She will take possession of the one thing he values above all others -- The Sun and the Moon, a fabled necklace beyond price.
Yet just as she is poised to take her vengeance, she meets a man who seems to divine her every secret. Clever, charming, and enigmatic. Philip Chamberlain has his own private reasons for getting close to Princess Adrianne. And only when it's too late will she see the hidden danger....as she finds herself up against two formidable men -- one with the knowledge to take her freedom, the other with power to take her life.
At twenty-five Princess Adrianne lives a life most people would envy. Beautiful and elegant, she spends her days dabbling in charities and her nights floating from one glamorous gala to the next. But her pampered-rich-girl pose is a ruse, a carefully calculated effort to hide a dangerous truth. For ten years Adrianne has lived for revenge. As a child she could only watch the cruelty hidden behind the facade of her parent's fairy-tale marraige. Now she has the perfect plan to make her famous father pay. She will take possession of the one thing he vaules above all others-The Sun and the Moon, a fabled necklace beyond price. Yest just as she is poised to take her vengence, she meets a man who seems to divine her every secret. Clever, charming and enigmatice Phillip Chamberlain has his own private reasons for getting close to Princess Adrianne. And only when it's too late will she see the hidden danger..as she finds herself against two formidable men-one with the knowledge to take her freedom, the other the power to take her life
