Ann G. (anitag) - , reviewed on 4/13/2011 + 78 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

The novel starts slowly, but don't let that put you off, once you become engrossed in the family drama of the Napier family you will be hooked. It begins with the death of the over-bearing, tyrannical husband, Sir Charles Napier and relates the cruel rules and regulations of the British and Scottish aristocracy. As you read about the domineering Sir Charles, you wonder how could anyone put up with such despicable behavior. How is it that Lady Madeleine allowed such shabby treatment...you begin to see how relationships are damaged by lack of communication and mutual respect for others. It is so well-written with endearing characters and you are almost sad when it ends but happy to see a good ending. A truly wonderful story of family relationships and how some individuals are destroyed...and others survive to begin a new life.....

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