2000-09-12 Compelling, tragic and human

Considering I bought this book by accident thinking it was by another author, Deceptions is one of the best novels I have read in a long time. The plot contains all the best elements of a good novel: romance, intrigue, laughter - not to mention of course deception. The characters are well written, and it's hard not to like them and feel for them at the same time. Some elements are predictable but this is easily overlooked as the characters and plot draw you in. I recommend it as holiday reading or to commuters - I read it on the train to and from work - be warned though, don't miss your stop!