Maureen Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 ISBN 0-7553-3063-3 The book goes back and forth between two seperate, yet interlinked stories - One set in 1819, about Stephen a veteran of Waterloo, and his life after he returned from Spain and the other about a young teenanger named Anna, in 1976, who is sent to her estranged uncle while her mother went to Spain. As the second story unfolds, the first one is given life - as Anna unravels Stephen's secrets, his loves, his mistakes, desires and pain. I have just finished this lovely book, and at times I felt I could see Anna as she set about discovering herself and her past. The author portayed both stories through the main character's eyes, and both were given equal importance and life. I could feel the emotions as I turned the pages, and could not help myself wishing for a positive ending(s). I enjoyed the book tremendously, and would recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 It sounds really good - I'm going to put it on my LibraryThing wishlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 It sounds really good - I'm going to put it on my LibraryThing wishlist. Samr here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 You can read my copy if you want mum, I started it a while back and just couldn't get into it. I have it on hold until I can start it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Thanks babes, I'll call round Tuesday evening to pick it up, if thats ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Sorry guys, but can we stick to discussing the actual books in the review threads. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laramie Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Sorry guys, but can we stick to discussing the actual books in the review threads. Many thanks! The book sounds good but I'm not sure if I'll ever get round to reading it cuz my school library is - ahem - rather pathetic at requests. I asked for a book in year 7 and they still haven't got it! LOL. I've kinda given up now:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Sorry guys, but can we stick to discussing the actual books in the review threads. Many thanks! sorry Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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