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Title: Thunder and Roses by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0-451-20515-4 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: March, 2002 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.68 (22 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The best of the Fallen Angels series..
Comment: In my opinion, this is Mary Jo Putney's best book. I may be prejudiced, considering that this is one of her first books that I read. However, the story and its main characters stand up well to time, and I can recall nearly all of the plot - which means that this is a definite keeper for me. The book is marked by immaculate research, and an unusual setting - a Welsh estate dependent on mining - and an unusual heroine - a Methodist teacher of no particular family. [For another unusual heroine, I recommend the far darker FLOWERS FROM THE STORM by Laura Kinsale where the heroine is a Quaker and the daughter of a mathematician].
Nicholas and Clare are both unusual. He is the half-Gypsy earl who has had a bitter first marriage, and whose relationship with his late grandfather is complicated, to say the least. [Find out more as the book progresses]. Clare offers herself to him to save the valley and its inhabitants. The earl strikes an interesting bargain - he wants not her body (although he is interested in her) but her reputation. For a Methodist teacher, this is a hard blow indeed.
There are two major subplots. One involves the villainous manager of the mines run by Lord Michael Kenyon, an absentee owner who leased the land for the mining operations from his friend Nicholas. The other plot is about Lord Michael himself, but I would give away the whole story if I said much more. What Mary Jo Putney does is to bring together the romance, and these two major sub-plots seamlessly at the end. And the villain, if he be a villain, is not quite whom you suspect and for the reasons assumed.
What else did I like about this book? The penguins on the estate (did you know that Nicholas had penguins?!), the notorious billiards room scene, the ballroom scene at the Duke of Candover's, the duel between Nicholas and Michael which is heart-breaking (and test the loyalties of their friends), and the amazing interactions between Clare and the other members of her congregation.
Read this book. You won't regret it. It is not light, but it is fascinating, and you will come out of it learning more about mining in Wales and about Welsh Methodism than you ever thought.
And honestly, this is my favorite Putney, the one book of hers I would keep in my library if I had to cut down my romance collection (as I might have to soon!). The book rates at 4.9, with all the lovely twists and turns, and is even more appealing to me than her more recent SILK AND SHADOWS. Bravo, Mary Jo Putney!
Rating: 5
Summary: THIS BOOK DESERVES SIX STARS!
Comment: I absolutely loved this book! I have read a few of Mary Jo Putney's books and have liked all that I have read, but this book especially stands out. It was wonderful! Clare and Nicholas make such an appealing couple. I loved that they were truly best friends throughout the whole book. What an entertaining story. It was humorous and very touching. The "kiss a day" idea was very erotic as was the gypsy wedding dance. It was clear that they understood true passion and love. I can't wait to read the next book in the Fallen Angel series--"Petals in the Storm." There are two more books in this series "Dancing on the Wind" and "Shattered Rainbows." Also look for related books--"Angel Rogue" and "One Perfect Rose." Thanks Ms. Putney for a great read. This is definitely a keeper!
Rating: 2
Summary: not Putney's best
Comment: I know I am in the minor opinion on this book, but I didn't like it. The middle of the story really dragged for me and I kept asking myself why I was finishing the book.
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Title: Angel Rogue by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0451405986 Publisher: Topaz Pub. Date: April, 1995 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0451406869 Publisher: Topaz Pub. Date: April, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: One Perfect Rose by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0449000184 Publisher: Ivy Books Pub. Date: 29 April, 1998 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Dancing on the Wind by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0451209109 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 06 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Petals in the Storm by Mary Jo Putney ISBN: 0451404459 Publisher: New American Library Pub. Date: November, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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