Tales Of Passion Tales Of Woe

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Summary: Depechez, s'il vous plait!
Review: (Ms. Gulland expects us to wait until the Fall! )I was immediately immersed in this follow-up to the first book on Josephine. (I had to purchase it before I finished the first so I would not have withdrawal symptoms.) Gulland's use of diary entries is an effective vehicle to expose to us (and simultaneously include the reader in) Josephine's turbulant world. I absolutely loved it. ...and if you're a francophile...

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Summary: VERY addictive!
Review: A wonderful book, far more interesting than the first volume. Once you begin to read the first words of this book, you will be slowly hypnotised into her world. You will be transformed into Josephine herself and relive the wars, the romance, the terror, her emotions and thoughts. A three dimensional feeling will overcome you, and suddenly you'll find that you are imprisoned in the world of the past; deep in a dark winter night in a jasmine-scented room, writing a letter with the light of a single candle where you can only hear the sound of the fire crackling and the cold wind rustling. And you WON'T want to return. You will bring Josephine to your dreams, in a mysterious night in the alluring melancholic music of a harp. Oh, it's completely mesmerizing!

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Summary: Addictive!
Review: Absolutely mesmerizing. This is a book that invades your mind and soul completely. Historically rich, refreshing, provocative yet deep. Unique perspective on a subject often ignored in history- the role of the significant other. Definitely one of the best historical fiction books I've read.

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Summary: Entertaining
Review: I didn't think I would like the diary format of this book. But I loved it. I couldn't wait to read the second book. The story is exciting and well paced. I want to read more about this interesting historical figure!

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Summary: Surprised
Review: I didn't think I would like the diary format of this book. But I loved it. I couldn't wait to read the second book. The story is exciting and well paced. I want to read more about this interesting historical figure!

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Summary: Pretty good
Review: I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It kept me interested and put Napolean in a whole new light for me. If you have an interest in French history this is a nice addition and a new perspective.

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Summary: Entertaining
Review: I have been completely pulled into Josephine's world with this series of books. The diary style makes Rose feel so close and real, and though i do not know enough of French history to comment on the facts of this novel, the story is one i find hard to put down. I am just now finishing the third and final book which has left me hungry for more on the life of this interesting woman.

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Summary: Josephine and Napoleon! Vivre la France!
Review: I was a nervous wreck waiting for "Tales of Passion..." to be released. And when it arrived in NY stores, I had a salesclerk pull it right from the shipping boxes! It took me 3 days to complete this fabulous continuation of Josephine's life. I had feared it wouldn't even compare to the first, but now I can't decide which one I LOVE more. I haven't been this excited about a book since Memoirs of a Geisha (which I read 3 years ago.) I'll be in withdrawl from now until Part III. Hurry up Ms. Gulland! What will I do when its over!

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Summary: tales of passion, tales of woe
Review: I was unable to tear myself away from the pages. Reality ceased to exist and only Josephine and Bonaparte mattered. I ripped through the first two books within days! And I am NOT an ardent reader. Please, Please, Please Sandra, I can't wait for your third book.

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Summary: Awesome
Review: I've just finished the Josephine trilogy. This one was my favorite but they're all terrific. The best books I've read in a long, long time. Plus, a great way to learn about the French Revolution.