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Morrow, Apr 2002, 24.95, 483 pp.
ISBN: 0066211336
In 1819 London, a Spaniard abducts Colin, the son of aristocratic Melanie and Charles Fraser. The obvious motives are either ransom as Charles is a well to do grandson of a duke or political reasons because he is a parliamentary reformist. However, they learn that the lead kidnapper wants neither. Instead he believes that Charles and Melanie from their recent activities on the Peninsular against Napoleon know the location of the Carevalo Ring, an item supposedly containing power to protect its bearer while its symbolism will gain supporters.
The Frasers' search for their son leads them to actress Helen Trevennen. However, she seems to be one step ahead of her pursuers. As they give chase, Charles is stunned to learn that Melanie was a French spy even while he the same exact job for the English. As he struggles to accept her revelation, he knows he must concentrate on the task to rescue Colin, an innocent pawn in this cold game.
Though the twists and turns seem somewhat obvious, the charm of THE DAUGHTER OF THE GAME is the clever way Tracy Grant enables the reader to see the same event through varying perspectives. Relativity depends on one's background and current position. The characters are a delightful group especially the Frasers recoiling from one shock after another yet like the bunny keep on ticking because the goal is the life of their son. The support cast adds depth to the chase, but mostly provides a different viewpoint and a feel for the immediate post Napoleonic decade. Ms. Grant takes the historical fiction fans to enjoyable levels with this wonderful entry.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- 19th century
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by authorities/family
- chased by/chasing kidnapper/killer
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 60%
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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