A shadow came across the bright sunlight and Leah looked up. Miles was on his imposing black horse, staring down at her. The involuntary shiver she always felt ran up her spine as he dismounted. She wiped away the tears from her face and stood up, desperate to get away.
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In a nutshell
When the beautiful Leah Thompson catches the attention of the influential Delancey family, her small village life is set to change. Years later, working as a top model and living in the lap of luxury, her past follows her and two generations of secrets threaten to explode.
Book Club Notes
Before Lucinda Riley became a bestselling author, she published this story titled “Hidden beauty” as Lucinda Edmonds. Her son Harry Whitaker has given this story new life by reworking it. He has done a great job because this book is unmistakably a Lucinda Riley novel filled with complex topics and multi-layered story lines. I was surprised by the Holocaust featuring as a prominent layer – it was done well and really enriched the story. This is a great read that will keep your attention, even when the twists feel obvious.
Read If
You’re a Lucinda Riley fan and enjoy multi generational storylines.
Rating
Writing – 7/10
Character Development – 7/10
Plot Twist – 7/10
Shareability – 7/10
The Nitty Gritty
Published by: Pan Macmillan
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Drama
ISBN: 978-1035047987
Pages: 549
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A note on our book ratings
Storyline: How good is the storyline? Is it believable and complex or does it make you shake your head in its ridiculousness?
Writing: How well written is the book? Do you find yourself wowed by the writing or unimpressed?
Character Development: Do the characters evolve and grow through the book and are they multi-dimensional?
Plot Twist: Were you able to predict the end, or did the author give you some surprises along the way to keep you on your toes?
Shareability: How likely are you to share the book?
