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This book takes you back to the times of Lords and Ladies, Dukes and Duchesses. The world of the London ton. It is a very intriguing novel dealing with the relationship struggles between Victoria and her fair sister Claire with various others who cross their path.
After Victoria rescues her younger sister, Claire, from their molesting stepfather, Baron Harwood, she takes the legendary family heirloom, the pearl-and-diamond "Bride's Necklace," to finance their getaway. But they still need to find work. Victoria, or Tory, is hired as a housekeeper, and Claire as a chambermaid, by Cord, the Earl of Brant, who is surprised to find himself attracted to practical Tory, then shocked to discover that by deflowering her he has bedded the daughter of a peer. Cord outmaneuvers Harwood to keep Claire safe and marry Tory, but that isn't enough for a happily ever after. Tory is obsessed with finding her late mother's journal, which she thinks will prove that the current Baron Harwood was responsible for the murder of her father.
just as good as everyone said. very quick read but thoroughly enjoyed it. can't wait to read the other two.
I loved this book which is 1 of 3 in the trilogy by Kat Martin. Dramatic!
i love this story
Judith McNaught never ceases to amaze me
Judith McNaught never ceases to amaze me
Well written.
Like the writer.
First book of a great historical trilogy. Fun, realistic characters and a fast moving plot make all three of these books great reads.
Very good read!
First in a series of three. Next are the Devil's Necklace and the Handmaiden's Necklace. Good series of books
If you like more sex in a romance, you will enjoy this book. Personally, I like less sex and more substance.
If you enjoy historical romance, you will likely enjoy this book. The heroine and her sister are appealing characters, and there is a bit oF adventure thrown in, too. I enjoyed the dialogue and the plot twists.
HISTORICAL ROMANCE
According to the legend of the exquisite diamond-and-pearl bride's necklace belonging to Tory Whitting's noble family, it brings its wearer, if pure of heart, untold happinessor it could bring untold tragedy. When her lecherous stepfather, Baron Harwood, attempts to molest her younger sister, Claire, Tory steals the heirloom to pay for their escape to London. Disguised as a servant, Tory becomes a housekeeper for Cordell Easton, the earl of Brant, who's well known for his womanizing ways. Cord is initially drawn to Claire's ethereal beauty, but Tory's intelligence and impudence intrigue him, so much so that he asks her to be his new mistress. Though tempted, Tory refuses, but when Harwood arrives to claim his stepdaughters, she and Cord are forced into a more permanent bond. Their marriage is as tense as the chess game they play, but Tory's inability to be up-front with her past and her emotions, as well as her constant attempts to manipulate and deceive Cord (always with good intentions, of course), can grow wearisome. Fortunately, however, Martin (Heartless, etc.) adroitly balances the passion and intrigue in this fast-paced Regency, and provides vibrant characters, a swashbuckling prison escape and a satisfying resolution of the necklace legend.
England, 1804. First book in Martin's new triology. Very good love story.
Lovely romance story, with a mystery to be solved.
awesome.
Kat is one great author - she rates high with me! Good book.
Great historical novel!
I enjoyed this story.
According to the legend of the exquisite diamond-and-pearl bride's necklace belonging to Tory Whitting's noble family, it brings its wearer, if pure of heart, untold happinessor it could bring untold tragedy. When her stepfather, Baron Harwood, attempts to molest her younger sister,Tory steals the heirloom to pay for their escape to London. Disguised as a servant, Tory becomes a housekeeper for Cordell Easton, the earl of Brant, who's well known for his womanizing ways.
Book one of triology
A good read.
Good book. Firts of a trilogy. The second & third books are: "The Devil's Necklace" & "The Handmaiden's Necklace".
A sexy hero and a desperate, but strong willed heroine.
enjoyed the book
The first book in a new trilogy by Kat Martin, this covers the story of Victoria, who steals the beautiful bride's necklace to protect her sister from their lecherous stepfather. Will they escape safely, and will she also manage to find true love?
A very good Kat Martin Book.
Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Tample Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Voctoria poses as Tory Temple adn finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalou Earl of Brant.
Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Tample Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Voctoria poses as Tory Temple adn finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalou Earl of Brant.
I loved this Trilagy!
This is book #1 in the series.
This is book #1 in the series.
Victoria Whiting has to protect her sister. And to do so she takes the family heirloom known to either cause great tragedy or great happiness, to pay for their escape to London. Terrified to be found the sisters hide as maids in the household of the Earl of Brant who now finds himself in need of anew mistress. Can he convince Tory to do his bidding?
Book 1 of the Necklace Trilogy (Book 2 - The Devil's Necklace, Book 3 - The Handmaiden's Necklace.)
First of necklace triology.
Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalous Earl of Brant.
The sisters' arrival couldn't have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls' wherabouts, Cord learns Tory's secret--her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide--marry Tory and keep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
The sisters' arrival couldn't have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls' wherabouts, Cord learns Tory's secret--her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide--marry Tory and keep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
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Is her heart pure enough to survive the necklace's curse? Knowing that she alone cannot protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous step-father, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scanalous Earl of Brant.
The sister's arrival could not have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrugue him. But when the baron discovers the girls' whereabouts, Cord learns Tory's secret-her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide-marry Tory and keep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
Is her heart pure enough to survive the necklace's curse? Knowing that she alone cannot protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous step-father, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scanalous Earl of Brant.
The sister's arrival could not have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrugue him. But when the baron discovers the girls' whereabouts, Cord learns Tory's secret-her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide-marry Tory and keep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalous Earl of Brant.
The sisters arrival couldn't have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls whereabouts, Cord learns Torys secret, her noble birth. Furious that he has compromise the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide, marry Tory and heep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
The sisters arrival couldn't have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls whereabouts, Cord learns Torys secret, her noble birth. Furious that he has compromise the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide, marry Tory and heep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
Victoria Temple Whiting must protect her sister from their lecherous stepfather, Baron Harwood. She steals the family's heirloom necklace and escapes to find employment in the household of Cordell Easton, the Earl of Brant.
Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Devlin, the scandalous Earl of Brant.
The sisters' arrival couldn't have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls' whereabouts, Cord learns Tory's secret--her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide--marry Tory and keep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
The sisters' arrival couldn't have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls' whereabouts, Cord learns Tory's secret--her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide--marry Tory and keep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
Is her heart pure enough to survice the necklace's curse.
Is her heart pure enough to survive the necklace's curse?
Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escapt to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalous Earl of Brant.
The sisters' arrival couldn't have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls' whereabouts, Cord learns Tory's secret-her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide - marry Tory and keep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escapt to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalous Earl of Brant.
The sisters' arrival couldn't have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls' whereabouts, Cord learns Tory's secret-her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide - marry Tory and keep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
Is her heart pure enough to survive the necklace's curse? Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happines or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the Baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalous Ealr of Brant. The sister's arrival couldn't have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him But when the baron discovers the girls whereabouts, Cord learns Tory's secret-her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide-marry Tory and keep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
Knowing that she alone can protect her sister from the Baron Harwood, their lecherous stepfather, Victoria Temple Whiting snatches the family's heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy, to pay for their escape to London. Terrified that the baron will find them, Victoria poses as Tory Temple and finds employment as a servant in the household of handsome Cordell Easton, the scandalous Earl of Brant. The sisters' arrival couldn't have been more welcome. In need of a new mistress, Cord turns to Tory, whose wit and intellect intrigue him. But when the baron discovers the girls' whereabouts, Cord learns Tory's secret-her noble birth. Furious that he has compromised the daughter of a peer, Cord must decide-marry Tory and keep her safe, or allow his stubborn pride to deny his heart.
