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A review by takethyme
Prospero's Daughter by Nancy Butler
4.0
The very first thing I noticed as I started reading Prospero’s Daughter was Nancy Butler was talking to me. Yes, it appeared to be a conversation and I listened. She was explaining Morgan Pearce’s odd friendship with Ronald Palfrey.
Morgan, the poor guy, was to relive over and over again Ronald’s wartime version of saving his life in Spain. Palfrey brought this tale up when he was going to ask Morgan for a favor. This time the former lieutenantwanted had already promised his dear old dad, a retired General, that Morgan would review his memoirs and provide tips for improvement. And, once again, Morgan was outmaneuvered.
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The plot was unusual for a Signet romance. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like Morgan Pearce at the onset. Besides letting Palfrey inveigle his way into his life, he was involved with a married woman and his life appeared shallow. Instead, when he arrived at Windemere, the retired general’s home, things changed in a big way. What appeared on the surface to be an ideal setting with a perfect family was something else.
I don’t want to reveal too much of what happened, but the theme was different. The romance developed at a slow pace and neither of the MCs were always shown in the best light. If you enjoy characters pushing buttons, you should enjoy this story.
All in all, it was a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
Morgan, the poor guy, was to relive over and over again Ronald’s wartime version of saving his life in Spain. Palfrey brought this tale up when he was going to ask Morgan for a favor. This time the former lieutenant
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The plot was unusual for a Signet romance. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like Morgan Pearce at the onset. Besides letting Palfrey inveigle his way into his life, he was involved with a married woman and his life appeared shallow. Instead, when he arrived at Windemere, the retired general’s home, things changed in a big way. What appeared on the surface to be an ideal setting with a perfect family was something else.
I don’t want to reveal too much of what happened, but the theme was different. The romance developed at a slow pace and neither of the MCs were always shown in the best light. If you enjoy characters pushing buttons, you should enjoy this story.
All in all, it was a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.