Title: Heart-breaking and unforgettable
Product review: I read this book when it was first published, when I was in my early teens, and I've never forgotten it. I'm happy that it's back in print.An earlier poster summarized the plot pretty well, so I won't rehash it. It's not a book for those who want bodice-ripping, swash-buckling "historical" fiction. As in all her books, Holland achieves her effects quietly and with economy, conveying passion without sentimentality and fleshing out her well-researched historical knowledge with rare sympathy and insight into human nature. Her books, including this one, seldom have happy endings, so those looking for a feel-good read should go elsewhere. Those who want a challenging and thought-provoking trip to the past need seek no further.
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