February 19, 2009

Casey's Book Club (Is Better Than Oprah's)


I'm almost finished reading Lady of the Roses by Sandra Worth...it is absolutely spectacular. I can't put it down. I love that the events in the book (most of them anyway) actually happened.
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During her short time as a ward in Queen Margeurite's Lancastrian court, fifteen-year-old Isobel, passionate, courageous, and of exceeding beauty, has not suffered for attention. Although suitor after suitor has asked for her hand, she is blind to all but Yorkist Sir John Neville, whom she can only hope to see at affairs of state. And it is nothing short of a miracle when the queen allows Isobel's marriage to the enemy, albeit at a hefty bride-price.
All around them rages a lawless war that has turned North against South and brother against brother, razing towns to the ground, plundering everything in its wake. But it only strengthens their love. Refusing to sit idly as her husband joins in the strife, Isobel uses her cunning to his advantage, even employing disguises. It is only their passion that can see them through the bloody march on London by the Duke of Lancaster, the violent madness of Queen Margeurite, and the devolution of Isobel's meek uncle into the Butcher of England. For theirs is an everlasting love that fears not the scratch of thorns, from either the Red Rose or the White.

3 comments:

Josh and Tiff said...

Is it really that good? Be honest. I am VERY picky about what I read. So, I need to be able to trust your reviews. Lol! Maybe I can borrow it sometime. And you should borrow some of our books. We have quite a few!!! We could do like a library exchange thing with each other. That would be fun! Let me know if you're down.

Robin said...

I just stopped by and I just wanted you to know that I am LOVING your blog! It's really nice to read from someone in an area I actually know!
Thank you for reading and following my itty-bitty blog! It really made my day! I hope you are able to come back often!!

Robin@http://alabamaslackermama.blogspot.com/

Casey M. said...

Yeah, I finished it yesterday and it was really good.

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