Rich in history, culture and characters “Duchess” is
a smashing conclusion to a dramatic and dynamic series.
The
third in the series and the conclusion I’ve been waiting for, I was certainly
not disappointed with this latest historical novel. If fact, I was beyond
intrigued and loved delving into the world of Hollywood, stardom and the human
condition. If there is one thing to point out in all of these books that make
them, shall we say…grittier? Darker? Deeper? than others is the strong link of
the human condition woven through each one.
There
aren’t many places this book didn’t go. Hatred. Jealousy. Love. Forgiveness.
Redemption. It’s a masterful plot woven with intricacies through the deepest
and darkest in the human heart, only to be risen above it all by the redemption
of our Savior.
I’ve
watched this cast of characters across three novels. I’m not sure which remains
the “best” or rather the one I liked the strongest, but I can say, I look forward
to going back and reading each one over again, closer together this time, so I
might better remember all the characters and their roles.
I
loved the history. I loved that the story was set in Hollywood and we saw under
all the glitz and glamour. This and its two preceding titles are powerful
stories. Stories that echo and resound within the reader. Recommended for
mature readers and lovers of great story!
This
review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers through Litfuse for my
copy to review.
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More about this novel...
The golden age of Hollywood is in the business of creating stars. Rosie Worth, now starlet Roxy Price
When her country needs her, will she have the courage to surrender her glittering world and her one true love?
*~*~*Contest Info!*~*~*
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- A brand new Kindle Fire HD
- Signed copies of Duchess, Baroness and Heiress
I read this series too and really liked it. This book wasn't my favorite though, I think, because the ending seemed a bit rushed. Maybe I would've liked it more if I'd read the books closer together, like you said.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I really enjoy Susan May Warren!
It wasn't my *favorite* either, but it was still a really good book. I had to read it quickly for review deadlines, but now I want to go back through and read it again.
DeleteYeah, I read it somewhat faster than normal because my sister wanted it after me! Lol!
Delete' There aren’t many places this book didn’t go. Hatred. Jealousy. Love. Forgiveness. Redemption. It’s a masterful plot woven with intricacies through the deepest and darkest in the human heart, only to be risen above it all by the redemption of our Savior.'
ReplyDeleteAnd this is why, Casey Herringshaw you should definitely publish a book. You chose your words well for this, review. Definitely a winner. I'm looking forward to reading this. I remember thinking Rosie has MANY problems when I read Baroness.
LOL, you're kind, Ganise. :) Yes! Rosie did have so many problems, and I think it really helped in this book to only have her POV. We didn't get inside anyone else's head and that gave us plenty of pages and word count to redeem her. :)
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