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Liked It “One of the best mystery/romantic suspense novels ever written. And probably one of the earlier ones at that. This takes place shortly after World War II in southern France. I can't imagine why they haven't made a movie out of this, it would be sensational.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“One of the best mystery/romantic suspense novels ever written. And probably one of the earlier ones at that. This takes place shortly after World War II in southern France. I can't imagine why they haven't made a movie out of this, it would be sensational.”
Mary M for Mysteries wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is one of Mary Stewart's best, when she was writing contemporary thrillers... er, when contemporary was late 1940's or early 1950's, when the memory of World War Two was still bitterly fresh.
Celia H wrote this review Saturday, September 20 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The descriptions of the place, of Southern France, of Arles and the countryside around Les Baux are vivid and beautiful - yes, this is what the place really looks like. But it is truely another world, where strict food rationing and shortages still held sway in England, and it was a rare and unusual accomplishment for a woman to be able to drive a fast car, and to do it well.
It's a lovely book, with a witty and accomplished heroine, a dark and threatening hero, an endearing little boy and the darkest and nastiest of villians. Highly recommended.”
“Post WWII: a British war widow holidays in southern France and gets caught up in a kidnapping plot where she becomes a hostage.”
Luella S wrote this review Sunday, July 27 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Stewart imbues her story with a sense of urgency through bizarre and unrelated events which somehow impact the present, resulting in surprising twists and plot developments that make you marvel at the cleverness of her foresight. It doesn’t hurt that she takes the effort and time to set the story, so you are treated to a travel journal taking you through the lovely South of France while on a thrilling adventure with the heroine. Full review”
imbag wrote this review Saturday, January 12 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is one of my favourite Mary Stewart books - full of suspense and surprise and romance - an absolute winn!er”
Kate Forsyth wrote this review Monday, November 5 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the best thrilling mystery books! With some amazing twists and turns....”
MistyMoistyMorning wrote this review Monday, September 10 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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