Deva Gantt

I realize this book is the first in a trilogy, so much remains to be resolved in the story and yet I am certain I will not continue the tale. I was very frustrated by this book - the basics of the plot are good, but I disliked nearly every character and not because they were bad people, but because they felt two dimensional and flimsy. The potential love interest of Charmaine is possibly the most interesting and likable character, and yet he seems prone to some incredibly creepy thoughts about what he'd like to do the woman he's interested in. The portrayal of several female characters annoyed me from the start: this is a novel with a very narrow view of how a "good" woman can be and the "bad" women aren't even provided motivations for their behavior. I'm not certain how I made it to the end of this one, but I am happy to put down this book and move on to something else.… (plus d'informations)

I picked this up not knowing in it #1 in a trilogy. I found out there is a book that holds all 3 and that is - Colette's Prayer (2005-
This is a wonderfully fast paced, enthralling story that centers around Charmaine, a governess. The cast of characters keep the reader guessing as everyone is seemingly out for themselves. Who is using who becomes the question. I shed tears and became angry at the ending as it just hangs in the wind! I didn't want the book to end, so I am happy there is more, I just wieh I had the next book to pick up right away.
Highly recommend this book to any Historical Fiction readers who enjoy the era including 1833. The book takes place mostly on an island between Richmond and England.… (plus d'informations)