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Summary: Isle of Snores
Review: Despite a great beginning, the plot of Isle of Lies quickly loses steam after Moira and Ian return to his home. "Come quicky Moira has fainted" seems to be the extent of the storyline for half of the book. Over and over again, she feels poorly, faints, is told to lie down, acts defiantly, repeat preceding steps. Moira's quest of knowledge could have been an interesting side story, but instead the author only applys non-specific references to Moira's concern for others finding out about her experiments. Perhaps Donna Fletcher should have engaged in her own search for knowledge and researched what advances in science were unfolding circa 1513. Chemistry between two people cannot carry a story for 150 pages, and it is precisely what is happening in this book.
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Summary: Isle of Snores
Review: Despite a great beginning, the plot of Isle of Lies quickly loses steam after Moira and Ian return to his home. "Come quicky Moira has fainted" seems to be the extent of the storyline for half of the book. Over and over again, she feels poorly, faints, is told to lie down, acts defiantly, repeat preceding steps. Moira's quest of knowledge could have been an interesting side story, but instead the author only applys non-specific references to Moira's concern for others finding out about her experiments. Perhaps Donna Fletcher should have engaged in her own search for knowledge and researched what advances in science were unfolding circa 1513. Chemistry between two people cannot carry a story for 150 pages, and it is precisely what is happening in this book.
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Summary: Good, but sometimes annoying
Review: Donna Fletcher is one of my favorite authors, so I bought the book right away. Isle of Lies is a fairly good book, but... it annoyed me a little that Moira is five years older than the hero. She is 29 and throughout the book is referred to as "old, barren". I know she is considered old for medieval times, but still. Furthermore, she is fainting all the time. Once is enough, thank you. The story in itself was okay, but nothing special or original. I expected something more.
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Summary: An awe-inspiring love story
Review: I have read several of Donna Fletcher's novels and have never found them lacking in the least. Isle of Lies does not disappoint, in fact it ranks as my favorite of all time. I fell in love with Moira and Ian from the start. I truly enjoyed watching their love for one another grow. Ian's concern over his wife's condition was touching. Moira was strong willed and determined, the way a heroine should be. I did want the story to end as I could have continued to read more about Moira and Ian. I anxiously await Brianna's story which will be out sometime in early 2003. Keep up the good work Donna. I am captivated by stories set in Ireland and Scotland - I do hope you continue to write more.
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Summary: An awe-inspiring love story
Review: I have read several of Donna Fletcher's novels and have never found them lacking in the least. Isle of Lies does not disappoint, in fact it ranks as my favorite of all time. I fell in love with Moira and Ian from the start. I truly enjoyed watching their love for one another grow. Ian's concern over his wife's condition was touching. Moira was strong willed and determined, the way a heroine should be. I did want the story to end as I could have continued to read more about Moira and Ian. I anxiously await Brianna's story which will be out sometime in early 2003. Keep up the good work Donna. I am captivated by stories set in Ireland and Scotland - I do hope you continue to write more.
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Summary: starts of great, then fizzles
Review: I have read several of Donna Fletcher's works in the Irish Eyes Series and loves loved The Irish Devil was bored by Irish Hope. This one falls somewhere between...The writing was repetitive, a bad flaw, sometimes I got really annoyed at the smugness of the lead female. She keeps making allusions to them doing work and secret learns, but sort of just lets this pass. I hard problem with him being younger, sorry younger men are boys to me(lol). It starts off with a bang, and really great premise, but it just sort of lost steam. I felt like a horse being lead in circles. It is an oKay read, just rather disappointing.
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Summary: starts of great, then fizzles
Review: I have read several of Donna Fletcher's works in the Irish Eyes Series and loves loved The Irish Devil was bored by Irish Hope. This one falls somewhere between... The writing was repetitive, a bad flaw, sometimes I got really annoyed at the smugness of the lead female. She keeps making allusions to them doing work and secret learns, but sort of just lets this pass. I hard problem with him being younger, sorry younger men are boys to me(lol). It starts off with a bang, and really great premise, but it just sort of lost steam. I felt like a horse being lead in circles. It is an oKay read, just rather disappointing.
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Summary: engaging Scottish historical romance
Review: In 1513 the death of King James IV has led to chaos and clan skirmishes throughout Scotland. Ian Cameron of Glencoe arrives at a convent claiming to have been sent by the father of resident Moira Maclean. Ian informs the Mother Superior and Moira that her father lies near death and wants her to marry him immediately. Stunned, she reluctantly agrees and they wed and consummate their vows. Not long afterward, her father arrives only for Moira to learn that she married the leader of her clan's greatest enemy.
Ian feels this marriage will insure the peace, yet he deserts his bride. Moira wants to forget how she has become a pawn of clan politics and return to her serene life. However, she now carries Ian's heir. Ian comes back for his wife not only because he fears an assassin seeking trouble between the clans will kill her, but also because he realizes he loves his gentle spouse. Now he must find a way to gain her trust first.
Once Scottish historical romance fans leap past that Machiavellian-like Ian is in love based on one quick night, they will enjoy this well-written tale. The story line is filled with action and counteraction as the clans' leaders and the assassin battle for supremacy between each other. The lead couple is a delightful duo and the secondary characters provide strength to the plot. Readers will enjoy Donna Fletcher's latest historical ISLE OF LIES once the plot shifts into gear. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: engaging Scottish historical romance
Review: In 1513 the death of King James IV has led to chaos and clan skirmishes throughout Scotland. Ian Cameron of Glencoe arrives at a convent claiming to have been sent by the father of resident Moira Maclean. Ian informs the Mother Superior and Moira that her father lies near death and wants her to marry him immediately. Stunned, she reluctantly agrees and they wed and consummate their vows. Not long afterward, her father arrives only for Moira to learn that she married the leader of her clan's greatest enemy.
Ian feels this marriage will insure the peace, yet he deserts his bride. Moira wants to forget how she has become a pawn of clan politics and return to her serene life. However, she now carries Ian's heir. Ian comes back for his wife not only because he fears an assassin seeking trouble between the clans will kill her, but also because he realizes he loves his gentle spouse. Now he must find a way to gain her trust first.
Once Scottish historical romance fans leap past that Machiavellian-like Ian is in love based on one quick night, they will enjoy this well-written tale. The story line is filled with action and counteraction as the clans' leaders and the assassin battle for supremacy between each other. The lead couple is a delightful duo and the secondary characters provide strength to the plot. Readers will enjoy Donna Fletcher's latest historical ISLE OF LIES once the plot shifts into gear. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: A love that survives deception
Review: Setting - Scotland 1513. Moira Maclean has spent 17 years in a convent her father took her to at the young age of 12 years old. Moira has adjusted well to convent life and has learned to be strong and independence. She, however, does not know about love. Ian Cameron, laird of the clan Cameron of Glencoe, is a warrior and proud leader of his people. Moira's father battles Ian and his clan and sees Ian as his mortal enemy. Ian goes to the convent and tells Moira that her father has died - she must marry him to end further fighting between the clans. They are immediately wed and their marriage is consummated quickly(not with much skill or pleasure for either). Immediately after, Moira's father arrives at the convent very alive and furious that Moira has wed his most hated enemy. Moira's father tells Ian to leave his daughter at the convent - she is too old and barren to satisfy her young husband's needs(Ian is 25 years old). Ian reluctantly agrees and leaves, but two months later comes back for Moira and she has a surprise for him....she is pregnant! With a troubled beginning to their marriage, Ian and Moira struggle to make their marriage work. There are several obstacles; someone is trying to kill Moira, Ian wants a real marriage while the naive Moira doesn't understand all that he wants, and problems with facing her father again. Ian and Moira's relationship is wonderful in this story. Moira is a multi-layered heroine who is strong and has knowledge about numbers, agriculture, etc. that help manage their lives. She is a vital part of the success of their relationship and proves that intelligence is just as exciting as outer beauty. Ian, though feeling guilty of how their marriage started, cares and loves Moira as his wife and his partner. The exchanges between Ian and Moira are fun to read and challenging to both parties. There are interesting secondary characters, Anne and Blair, and Ian's sister Brianna which compliment the entire book. If you have read Donna Fletcher's Irish Eyes books - The Irish Devil and Irish Hope, you will love this book! Don't miss it!
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