Falsely convicted of theft, outspoken and fiery Shemaine O'Hearn is shipped off in shackles to the colony of Virginia, where she is sold into indentured servitude, but when Shemaine and her gentle master fall in love, something sinister threatens their romance.
2003-01-28 PETALS ON THE RIVER
I have read almost all of mrs woodiwiss`s books, with the exception of The elusive flame. Having read other reviews, I felt a strong need to add my own views. I would agree this is not her best, however, I feel it to be as good as her others.
It is somewhat different in the sense that the main characters dont fight and bicker before ending up together, but I personally found this quite refreshing. The passion was still there, without the harshness. The characters were very likeable, and I felt the book moved at a fluid exciting pace. Woodiwiss is one of the few romance authors I read, not being a fan of wishy washy romance, her writing is detailed, intelligent and often exciting.
Being a fan of shakespeare, marlowe etc, I find her verbal representation, very true to those historical times. I understand not everyone can appreciate this, in which case, they shouldn`t really be reading her books, M&B would probably be more suitable.
The appearance of the beauchamps in this book was heartwarming. I think interconnecting characters and sequels are a positive way forward for this author.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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