Historically
intriguing with well developed characters., 26 May 2000
By A Customer
From
the very first pages I was intrigued by the wonderful character development by
Schrader and the rich historical details that enriched the descriptions of the
protagonists as well as their surroundings. It was easy to emotionally connect
with Felice and Sir Percy, the two protagonists, through both their admirable
traits and their faults. The end came too quickly, I await more from Schrader.
A wonderful read, interesting and entertaining.
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Exciting,
though-provoking, historically accurate and moving, 3 Sep 1999
By A Customer
This
is a profound, thought-provoking and at times disturbing book - but a great
read nevertheless! It has just about everything a demanding reader wants in a
good novel: excitement but also wisdom, a love story that transcends mere
conventional lust and romance, historical accuracy, psychological insight and
just plain good prose. For me personally, as someone who has personally known
torture victims of Nazi Germany, the author's understanding of the
psychological after-effects of torture impressed me particularly. Anyone who
enjoys learning the easy way - through good fiction - should read this book.
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