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Summary: Good Story; Still didn't like the Earl
Review: I liked this book - worth maybe 3 1/2 stars -- the storyline was good. Much of the beginning was Scott remembering the past. I would have preferred conversation during the actual events then just the memories. It contains a typical storyline -- man marries then abandons wife for war. Wife (who is usually mousey) turns into attractive and admired woman, then man returns-- What was different is that Scott truly put Laura through the ringer before he left telling her how much he disliked her and why. Scott was forced to marry his pudgy childish country neighbor because his father wanted him to. Deep in debt, Scott was promised the freedom of a commission in the army if he agreed to his father's wish. Laura had been told that he wanted the marriage and was devastated by his callous treatment!The bulk of the story is after Scott's return from war. He is older and wiser and wishes to make a real marriage. Laura who never really stopped loving him guards her heart carefully. There is rivalry for her affections by an old enemy of Scott's which also adds a little intrigue into the story. Also, the woman Scott had loved before marrying Laura makes her appearance. She married and was then the widow of Scott's brother (the former Earl). There is also a "secret" which I will not reveal. The use of letters in the beginning of the book is very appealing. You find out how words can be misinterpreted when seen in another light. Good book but I never got over my dislike of Scott's early treatment of Laura. I didn't think he apologized very well and I am not so sure I would forgive him as easily as Laura, though he does secure her affections in the end.
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