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Silk and Shadows (2000)

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0451202066 (ISBN13: 9780451202062)
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Silk And Shadows (2000) - Plot & Excerpts

I wrote a similar review for MJP'S The Rake. As a romance novel this book merits 3 stars; however, as a historical fiction this book deserves 5 stars. You know 'comfortable' is a dangerous state of being...because it is tantamount to a constant state of being which allows no room for change and therefore no room for growth. MJP knows how to force you out of your comfort zone. She knows how to get under your skin and invade your mind and plant small worms of doubt that continue to move and slither until you acknowledge their presence and change to accommodate them as now being part of your heart and mind. She drags you out of your dark cocoon of comfort into the light to confront it without blinders. So when you read this be ready for your skin to crawl and for your thoughts to shy away from her words. But if you can storm the weather and survive the experience you change and grow as a result. The concept is age old quest of vengeance and the climax the predictable scenario of love conquers all, but what makes this book remarkable is MJP'S ability to create multidimensional characters...to present their pain and anguish in a relatable way...to proportion the depth of their mistakes to the reality of the consequences. You love them...you hate them...and you definitely want to know them. I don't do a summary of the plot because there are many but I like to address a few criticisms I came across. Before you left a finger to blame Peregrine imagine yourself in his situation as the ten year old boy...helpless but still hopeful with faith in humanity...only to lose everything because of that faith. I like the fact that MJP writes such flawed characters but what makes them endearing is their quest for atonement for their mistakes. Ok enough of my abstract babbling go read the book.

Another great book by Mary Jo Putney- good enough to have me immediately buy Silk and Shadows Book #2! One of my favorite things about Mary Jo's books is the depth of characters....no frivolous heroines and muscular (but highly idiotic) heroes. I greatly enjoyed the love story between Peregrine (Mikael) and Lady Sara; primarily because Lady Sara showed great courage, compassion, and conviction over the course of this novel. The story unfolds beautifully and with an abundance of intrigue, a bit of mystery, and of course, true love. Another winning novel from Mary Jo! Romance novels get me every time.

What do You think about Silk And Shadows (2000)?

I couldn't finish. The hero is a sociopath and I left in a wave of disgust after reading the first sex scene, which is described basically as a rape. Not my cup of tea, maidens in pain and crying "No!"
—Lana

Bello o brutto?Mi è piaciuto o non mi è piaciuto abbastanza?? Ancora adesso, dopo aver finito di leggerlo, sono indecisa. Certo la trama è accattivante, per la storia in se stessa, ma devo dire che in certi punti, diventava troppo prolissa e spesso noiosa, forse in alcuni particolari. Non mi è piaciuto per niente poi, il momento del primissimo approccio intimo tra i due protagonisti. L'ho trovato davvero ""sprecato"" nel modo in cui è stato consumato, senza alcuna attrattiva. Diciamo 2 Stelle e Mezzo alla fine, dai.
—CriCra CriCra

Worthy Victorian Tale of Revenge and Redemption with a Mysterious HeroSet in England at outset of the Victorian era in 1839, this is the story of Lady Sara St. James, the daughter of the Duke of Haddonfield and Mikahl Khanauri, an exotic chieftain from the East who has come to London for revenge on Sir Charles Weldon, betrothed to Sara. Mikahl is introduced to London society as Prince Peregrine of Kafiristan by his good friend Ross, Lord Carlisle, Sara’s cousin.From the very beginning, practical Sara is drawn to Mikahl, as are all the ladies of London. He is mysterious, masculine and very wealthy. She does not love her betrothed, Charles, but thinks he will make a decent husband for a plain girl with a limp (from a terrible riding accident she had as a child). Charles, who has a dark side, wants her for her noble lineage and for her dowry. Mikahl thinks she is beautiful and courageous of heart.As a part of his revenge on Charles, Mikahl seduces Sara to the point she will be ruined and arranges for her father and her betrothed to witness her shamelessly kissing him. Then he offers to marry her, never realizing his heart is involved.Putney brings us a wonderful set of complex characters and at times their banter had me laughing. And who could not love the mysterious Mikahl who sees beyond the surface to what lies beneath? He recognizes Sara’s pain because he has experienced much pain himself. She may think little of herself, but he does not.The plot will keep you guessing, knowing both the hero and villain hide secrets as they prepare to unleash their weapons on each other. A worthy tale of redemption, revenge and letting go of the past to embrace the future.The Silk Trilogy:Silk and ShadowsSilk and SecretsVeils of Silk
—Regan Walker

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