This is the earliest book I've read by Maggie Osborne (1991), and it is not her best. I have read the last 8 books she wrote and have enjoyed them more.
To me, this is the old-style bodice-ripper: 400+ pages of longing and desire. However, Osborne always more to the table than the average writer. She has created a self-centered heroine who has much to learn ... and emerges at the end of her trials a well-rounded, compassionate woman of substance.
The background of this novel VERY interesting: a trip down the Amazon in the 1890's! Ms. Osborne's research efforts show -- the scenery and events are eye-opening and imaginative.
I cannot tell you why I didn't like it as well; the emergence of a fine woman is her usual theme. The plot is complicated and interesting. However, her later novels shine a bit brighter.
Perhaps I got tired of the 3 main characters being "drop dead beautiful/handsome."
In spite of my previous words, it is still a fine book. I enjoyed it.
To me, this is the old-style bodice-ripper: 400+ pages of longing and desire. However, Osborne always more to the table than the average writer. She has created a self-centered heroine who has much to learn ... and emerges at the end of her trials a well-rounded, compassionate woman of substance.
The background of this novel VERY interesting: a trip down the Amazon in the 1890's! Ms. Osborne's research efforts show -- the scenery and events are eye-opening and imaginative.
I cannot tell you why I didn't like it as well; the emergence of a fine woman is her usual theme. The plot is complicated and interesting. However, her later novels shine a bit brighter.
Perhaps I got tired of the 3 main characters being "drop dead beautiful/handsome."
In spite of my previous words, it is still a fine book. I enjoyed it.
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