Advantages: Easy readying. Disadvantages: Not as good as other Jilly Cooper books.
...into also had some secrets, Bella found herself in danger.
I usually find Jilly Coopers books very romantic and sexy in places. I felt that this was lacking, only because of the nature of Bellas relationship in the first part of the book. She seemed to be avoiding passionate relationships in favour of a safe and secure relationship. She also wanted to protect her reputation as a stage actress. Whilst the book still did make a good read, I was waiting ... ...book were not happy for Bella to marry Rupert. There was opposition for different reasons. I was waiting with baited breath for Bellas secret to be revealed. It was not exactly jaw dropping, a bit of an anti-climax. There was real danger at the end of the book. I found this more difficult to follow as this stage as it was less believable. The danger came form dealings of Ruperts family in the past. Bella being his potential wife became entangled. ...
spottydog2 30.04.2008
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