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Zebra, Aug 2001, 5.99, 352 pp.
ISBN: 0821769030
Cynda Madison hates restoration projects as she wanted to simply paint, but a struggling artist must eat. She currently works for the Hope Springs Historical Society, which plans the major July 4th festival to raise money for the restoration of the once glorious Chesterfield Hotel. Cynda cleans a portrait of handsome Prince Dimitri Karakov, artist unknown. When she learns that Dimitri was killed at the Chesterfield in 1889, Cynda is unable to resist learning more about the tragic figure whose picture attracts her.
In a hope chest, Cynda finds the painting's nameplate. However touching the nameplate transports Cynda back in time to when the Chesterfield was in it glory. She tries to warn the arrogant Dimitri who ignores her admonition, but still hires her to paint his portrait. As they fall in love, Cynda worries that her beloved will die even while she is returned to her biological place in time.
The third of five Chesterfield Hope Chest time travel romances, GRAND DESIGN, is a delightful tale. The story line beguiles the audience as a modern independent woman deals with a Victorian aristocrat and visa versa. The lead couple is fun to observe together though Cynda too easily adapts to her new environment. The return of some characters from the first two tales (see Pam McCutcheon's ENCHANTMENT and Paula Gill's FIRE WITH FIRE) augments the story with a feel of a summer homecoming. Karen Fox shows her diverse talent with this charming prince of a tale that will send readers including this reviewer seeking the previous her novels and the series other two books.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- 19th century
If one lover chases another...
- he chases after her
Time Travel
Yes
Type of time travel
- present to past
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
Sex has good effect on him
Yes
Sex makes him
- confident
- blissful
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- artist
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
effect of sexing
- confused
Sex has bad effect on her
Yes
Sex has good effect on her
Yes
Effect of sexing
- blissful
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
Misc setting
- resort/hotel
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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