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| Original Title: | Destiny |
| ISBN: | 0751534641 (ISBN13: 9780751534641) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Sally Beauman
Paperback | Pages: 900 pages Rating: 3.98 | 1043 Users | 97 Reviews
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| Title | : | Destiny |
| Author | : | Sally Beauman |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 900 pages |
| Published | : | June 5th 2003 by Sphere (first published March 1st 1987) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Romance. Historical. Historical Fiction |
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Written in 1987 and I still can't forget this book. I haven't read it since the 80's so my taste may have changed... I will have to re-read this to see if I still feel the same. I worked for a bookstore in Aloha and saw this book. I have very ecletic tastes in books and have read a lot of historical fiction and Danielle Steele but wanted to try my hand at something different. At first I was outraged by what was happening to the main character, Helene, to the point I almost quit reading as she gets molested.... later on the scenery and times change. From rural Alabama to glittering Paris Helene becomes a remarkable woman and meets a remarkable man, Edouard. When they see each other they experience "love at first site". this story is not a romance - it is a true love story, filled with the life of the jet set and the love that knows no bounds... this story is haunting.Rating Based On Books Destiny
Ratings: 3.98 From 1043 Users | 97 ReviewsJudge Based On Books Destiny
This was the closest thing to watching a Lifetime TV mini series. I thought this book would never end. I was intrigued by the idea of this great love story in the beginning but it wore thin quickly. Way too much extraneous detail and way too many extraneous scenes that went on and on. Movie production is interesting to a point. Jewelry design is interesting to a point. Home decor is interesting to a point. Even the characters were at times caricatures or stock persona. The poor little girl fromThis review is for a different book than one pictured here!This review is for Destiny by DON BROWNA fantastic Book! One of the best stories I've read in a long time! I enjoy historical fiction, especially stories about past wars, so this was "right up my alley"! This author was unknown to me, but, after this book, I want to read everything he has ever written! That is how much I enjoyed this book. The story was set during World War II and followed 3 main characters and their families, in both
3.5 StarsThe great thing about this book, is that you can easily get lost in the story, the characters. I find that almost mandatory when reading a novel this size. It is a sweeping love story spanning decades between the past and present lives of Edouard de Chavigny and Helene Craig. If I would liken it to anything I immediately think of Gone With The Wind. In scope and the passing of time and events lived through two characters who are meant to be together but obviously circumstance prevent.
Loved it!
I began reading this book thinking it would be the typical romance book I like to pick up in between reading series. I was very wrong. I finished this book in two days. Work and sleep got in the way of devouring it all in 24hrs. I got swept up in the characters and wanted them all to get the happy ending I thought they deserved. I realized early on that something would become a problem. (Helen is his niece) I also totally thought I knew how it would be resolved and everything end well. ( Figured
I'm not ususally a fan of romance novels; however, I really like Sally Beauman's novels and this one in particular. This IS a love story, but the characters are interesting and do interesting things. It's not just a romance, and nary a pirate or virgin in distress in sight. This story is entertaining, and you will find yourself remembering the characters and scenarios long after reading. This book was written decades ago, but I think it is timeless and an engrossing, enjoyable read. I told my
I did not like this book. Characters felt superficial and I did not care about them. I did not like the way the romance played out.
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