The Girl in the Castle: A Novel (Deverill Chronicles)
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (999 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062456857 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 576 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Girl in the Castle/Songs of Love and War I love all of Santa Montefiore books, however, I am very disappointed with "Girl in the Castle". I find this book is reading verbatim to "Songs of Love and War". Wish that had been noted before I purchased it. Same book different cover, different title.. karsiyaka said The First Book in the Trilogy. I received a free copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads in exchange for a fair review.It is such a pleasure to read this author’s books because the writing style is almost like poetry without being syrupy or ambiguous. Although the author is from UK and spelling of some words are from British English, I enjoyed reading the crisp, precise, and to t. The Girl in the Castle Colleen T. The Girl in the Castle is everything I love about historical fiction! While only tackling about 15 years, it has the epic feel often found in family sagas spanning much longer periods of time and fills in an interesting time and place in history with characters who are fighting, loving, and living during it all. I've enjoyed Santa Montefiore's books in the past b
She went to Sherborne School for Girls in Dorset and studied Spanish and Italian at Exeter University. Santa Montefiore was born in England. She has written sixteen bestselling novels, which have been translated into thirty different languages and have sold more than two million copies worldwide.
Everything she writes, she writes from the heart.” (JOJO MOYES) . The riveting saga revolves around three memorable women… a delicious read that leaves the reader hungry and eagerly awaiting the next course.” (Booklist (starred review))“Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore. “Montefiore’s compelling family saga, the first in a trilogy, is highly recommended, particularly for lovers of Irish fiction and/or stories of World War I and the 1920s, as well as those who enjoy novels about the enduring power of women’s friendships.” (Library Journal (starred review))“The prol
Yet she can’t help dreaming of someday having all the wealth and glamour Kitty’s station in life affords her. A powerful story of love, loyalty, and friendship, The Girl in the Castle is an exquisitely written novel set against the magical, captivating landscape of Ireland.. Still, Jack and Kitty can’t help falling in love although they both know their union faces the greatest obstacles since they are from different worlds. Bridie cherishes her friendship with Kitty, who makes her feel more like her equal than a servant. Although she’s Anglo-Irish, Kitty’s heart completely belongs to the wild countryside of the Emerald Isle, and her devotion to her Irish-Catholic friends Bridie Doyle, the daughter of the castle’s cook, and Jack O’Leary, the vet’s son, is unmatched—even if Jack is always reminding her that she isn’t fully Irish. But as Kitty soon discovers, her allegiance to her family and her friends will be tested—and when Castle Deverill comes under attack, the only home and life she’s ever known are threatened. Worried for