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Title: Compelling plot but disappointing style.
Review: I was surprised that this is actually my first read by Ms Craft. I confess, I own another et.al book with her, but I have not read it. Obviously, I must have seen her picture on other covers but never bought her books.I usually find this type of plot, arranged marriages, interesting reading with charming characters. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for this. Ms. Craft seems to have too many other characters, who were certainly not charming and not engaging. Her main characters never develop beyond a "lack-luster" appeal. And I honestly almost "lost it" when they broke out into the FUNKY CHICKEN! [This is the part where I turn back to check out the copyright and printing dates. And it's actually the year 2000.]The best thing that I can say is that I kept reading - hoping that Maura and Josh would evolve or explode or ...something, ....anything!! It ended up being too long and very disappointing overall.
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