A Sudden Change of Heart
2 journalers for this copy...
picked up at a book store sale,
and discovered I already had one, so this one is ready to be set free.
(cover is now as yellow in background as shown, but more beige toned)
Prolific author Barbara Taylor Bradford, riding high on the success of the television adaptation of her bestselling novel A Woman of Substance, introduces her loyal readers to Laura Valiant and Claire Benson, two exceptional women who have been best friends since childhood. Each has grown up and lead interesting lives: Laura is married to the almost-too-perfect-to-be-believed Doug Casson and a partner in a successful New York art dealership, and Claire, long divorced from Dr. Philippe Lavillard, has custody of their enchanting daughter Natasha and a satisfying career as the publisher of a Parisian decorative arts magazine. While in Paris on a shopping excursion for her dealership, Laura is delighted to be able to spend time with her old friend, and when each woman encounters calamity in their personal lives, they are able to turn to each other for help and support. Although their lives diverged many years before, nothing could ever affect the deep bonds of a friendship forged so long ago--not even the disturbing discovery of Nazi-stolen fine art. For fans of Barbara Taylor Bradford, the sometimes-improbable dialogue and tidy plot will not deflect the enjoyment of a unique bond between two remarkable women. --Alison Trinkle
and discovered I already had one, so this one is ready to be set free.
(cover is now as yellow in background as shown, but more beige toned)
Prolific author Barbara Taylor Bradford, riding high on the success of the television adaptation of her bestselling novel A Woman of Substance, introduces her loyal readers to Laura Valiant and Claire Benson, two exceptional women who have been best friends since childhood. Each has grown up and lead interesting lives: Laura is married to the almost-too-perfect-to-be-believed Doug Casson and a partner in a successful New York art dealership, and Claire, long divorced from Dr. Philippe Lavillard, has custody of their enchanting daughter Natasha and a satisfying career as the publisher of a Parisian decorative arts magazine. While in Paris on a shopping excursion for her dealership, Laura is delighted to be able to spend time with her old friend, and when each woman encounters calamity in their personal lives, they are able to turn to each other for help and support. Although their lives diverged many years before, nothing could ever affect the deep bonds of a friendship forged so long ago--not even the disturbing discovery of Nazi-stolen fine art. For fans of Barbara Taylor Bradford, the sometimes-improbable dialogue and tidy plot will not deflect the enjoyment of a unique bond between two remarkable women. --Alison Trinkle
reserved for local trade with Lirien
Journal Entry 3 by 1lilbookworm at -- Controlled Release in Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Monday, April 7, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (4/7/2008 UTC) at -- Controlled Release in Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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released tonight to Lirien via local trade
released tonight to Lirien via local trade
Another one for my to-be-read shelf. Thanks, 1lilbookworm!
This one, unfortunately, I did not enjoy at all. Not even sure why I finished the silly thing! Undeveloped characters, insipid plot, with some name-dropping of famous artists to try to make it seem more cultured, or something. But - maybe someone else's cup of tea?! Off it goes!!
