Journal Entry 1 by NICNIC2 from St Andrews, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 30, 2008

I finally finished reading this in one mammoth session the other day. I read so mcuh I gave myself a headache!
I loved this - gave it 5 stars. It was a real suprise. It had so much more depth than I expected and I love the overlapping of time periods, but I did get confused about who was who sometimes :)

SPOILER!! Poor Nell!! I guess she never really found out who she was. I didn't see the twist with Eliza and Nathaniel coming. I had weird Uncle Linus pegged as the father because of what William Martin told Nell. That was a great red herring!!
And don't you just feel terrible for Eliza at the end. Adeline is one of the most hateful characters I've ever read. rose comes a close second place

This was a really good historical type mystery and I loved that the characters were so believable. I haven't read House at Riverton but now its on my list.

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Journal Entry 2 by NICNIC2 at By mail, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, November 21, 2008

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On its way to lellie for Holiday Gift Giving 2008. I really enjoyed reading this one. Hope you like it! 

Journal Entry 3 by lellie from Trimley St Mary, Suffolk United Kingdom on Friday, November 28, 2008

Arrived safely, What a lovely fat book.

Thanks so much for this early Christmas present. 

Journal Entry 4 by lellie from Trimley St Mary, Suffolk United Kingdom on Thursday, March 12, 2009

I absolutely loved this. Much, much better than The House At Riverton which, for me, lost momentum halfway through. This one just keeps up the pace and I kept turning the pages desperate to see the outcome even after I had worked out the complicated relationships.

I bought muy Mum a copy of this for Christmas and she actually drew out a family tree for the characters!

It is easy to get lost in the generations and forgetting who is who's grandmother etc. but on the whole this was a really good read. Thanks so much Nicnic for sending it to me. 

Journal Entry 5 by lellie at -- Mail, by hand, rings, RABCks etc, Suffolk United Kingdom on Monday, July 27, 2009

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Passed to my Mother-in-law 

Journal Entry 6 by lellie from Trimley St Mary, Suffolk United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Five stars from MIL also. Now back with me and residing on my 'available'shelf. 

Journal Entry 7 by lellie at -- Mail, by hand, rings, RABCks etc, Suffolk United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 16, 2009

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Off you go! 

Journal Entry 8 by deludeddaydream from Waterlooville, Hampshire United Kingdom on Monday, September 21, 2009

Removed from the 2008-2009 UK Bookbox with a Twist.