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Zuchwała Hrabina (2009)

by Adrienne Basso(Favorite Author)
3.5 of 5 Votes: 3
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Amber, Wydawnictwo Sp. z o.o.
review 1: This was an interesting plot for a Christmas romance. Usually these are light fluffy reads, and though there is still some holiday fluff, there is also the heartbreak of Rebecca finding out the child she believed born stillborn, was given away without her consent at childbirth.That's pretty deep for a romance and it really doesn't seem plausible that the actions of characters in this book could have happened, but then again, the things that happened in the film Titanic probably couldn't have happened either and everyone and their grandmother loved that film. (Except me).In the case of this book, I actually enjoyed it. However, I enjoyed the subplot best of all. There are actually two romances going on in this book. Rebecca and the Earl and Daniel and the Earl's sister Char... morelotte. For some reason I loved Daniel and Charlotte best of all. I think it was because Daniel fell in love with her inspite of her infirmity (which is one leg shorter than the other). The scenes between those two were so much more romantic.Rebecca and Cameron had too many inner struggles to make their romance easy to take. For one, Lily, was the child born of her love for her fiancee who happened to die before they married, so that allows you to believe that though she's a free thinking woman, she's also free with her favors, and that doesn't quite sit right with a woman who is a vicar's daughter. She is also very prim and proper in a lot of her doings with Lily.Overall both romances worked for me in the long haul. I was happy that everyone was matched up in the end. I only wish that in the epilogue there could have been something to show readers how Daniel and Charlotte were doing.
review 2: The Christmas Countess by Adrienne Basso is a delightful Regency Christmas story that will leave you pleasantly satisfied. A tale of deception and hurt that turns into one of hope but not without hard work and honesty.Rebecca Tremaine is a lovely young woman grieving the death of her child while sorting through her late father's worldly goods. Intelligent, passionate and honest she would make any man a wonderful wife, but having lost a child shortly after losing the man she was engaged to be married too has left Rebecca feeling a hopeless emptiness that she feels will haunt her until the end of her days.Lord Cameron Sinclair is a handsome man with wealth beyond compare. He is very high on the social ladder but human all the same. After the loss of his beloved wife Christina, it was the young toddler he and his wife were proud parents of that saved him from the unbearable sorrow that accompanies the death of one he loved so dearly.Daniel Tremaine, brother of Rebecca, has returned from the America's to help her sort through their father's items so that they can both go back to a normal life. A handsome young man of self made wealth from smart business investments, Daniel does not expect the shock of a hidden family secret and feels he must help his sister in the endeavour of finding the truth before he can go on with his life.Lady Charolette Sinclair is a plain looking young woman with an affliction. She is crippled, insecure, sheltered and withdrawn to the point that all she can see for her future is that of a spinster. Little does she realize the about face that her life is about to take and the unbelievable happiness she is about to find. The only thing that can stand in her way now is her brother Cameron.Our story starts out with Rebecca and Daniel finding out a secret that will change their lives forever. Sorting through their recently deceased father's worldly goods they come across a paper with information on it revealing an incident that happened some six years past. Daniel plays an important part in helping Rebecca gain access into Lord Sinclair's life which sets into motion events that will dramatically change all their lives.Invited to the Sinclair estate for the Christmas Holiday's makes both Rebecca and Daniel uncomfortable but their is no other way for them to take care of what Rebecca wishes. After having been wronged by her parents, can Rebecca ever forgive them for their deception even if it was done to save her reputation? Can the events of the past be righted to create a happiness in the future? Where Daniel finds happiness can Rebecca even hope too? What would a Christmas be like without hope?Our author has given us an enriched story of love that will touch you deep down in the center of your core. A story of hope that shines brighter than the brightest star in a clear winter nights sky. A story of passion so delicious you can only wish that it was a story of your life instead of a fictional character. A story that will leave you breathless while awaiting to see what turn of events will happen next. A story that is truly a Christmas miracle. less
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LAILA1
A goodChristmas romance of renewal and second chances with a strong secondary romance.
April
This wasn't a bad story, I just didn't find the concept particularly romantic.
Laura
This was a really great story. I enjoyed both the main and secondary couples.
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