Middleburg Mystique: A Peek Inside the Gates of Middleburg, Virginia

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Summary: Wonderfully Entertaining
Review: As a recent "come-here" to the Virginia Hunt Country, I found The Middleburg Mystique fascinating, entertaining, and even enlightening. Thank God I read it, because some of its real-life characters are now my clients. It was good to have some insight! And for those interested in the lifestyles and history of the Virginia horsey set, it's a must-read!

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Summary: --Interesting read--
Review: MIDDLEBURG MYSTIQUE is a book that helps to continue the idea that Middleburg is the magic town for the rich, famous, and those who want to be seen with the rich and famous. I live about 20 miles away from Middleburg, and it is a great place to go for lunch or dinner. The town is charming and historic and it's always fun to browse the antique shops.

Vicky Moon did a good job in writing about Middleburg. Her style is pleasant and she provides a lot of detailed information. I'm sure that the long time residents of the town had a few laughs over some of the outrageous behavior that's mentioned in the book. I think that adding the section called, Hunting Terms was a good idea. For those of us who are not familiar with fox hunting or equestrian activity, it was nice to have those terms explained. The author tells lots of stories and antidotes and with the exception of some of the nationally known residents like the Kennedy's, I really didn't know much about the families or "old guard" who live in the Middleburg area. I found the book to be very enlightening.

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Summary: Don't Do It
Review: Some books written by residents or insiders provide fascinating insights into a community and are well worth reading in preparation for a visit. This one doesn't and isn't. It promises more than it delivers and the author's shallow observations and uninteresting writing style compound the sin. For comparison read

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Summary: sweet and gentle
Review: This peek into Middleburg is extremely entertaining. It's as sweet and gentle as a maiden aunt and even the scandals are touched on with delicacy. So, if you're looking for another Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil this is NOT the book for you. I really enjoyed this lighthearted peek into the Hunt Country.