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Avon, Dec 2001, 5.99, 384 pp.
ISBN: 0061012904
In 1586 London, most people misunderstand Sir Adrian Thorne's gift, which he considers a curse. Adrian can touch a person to see inside their soul and know all about them. This genetic monster led to his mother's suicide, a common ending for Adrian's ancestors.
Now Adrian has been taken to Bedlam, as befitting a lunatic. At Bedlam, he meets Lady Claire Darren, who surprisingly understands his torment. Instead of writing Adrian off as a madman, she enlists his help in exposing traitors to Queen Elizabeth. However, in spite of his unique sense of touch, Claire feels the attraction between them as much as Adrian does. Still, their quest is so perilous that their growing love seems destined for a very short relationship.
Though romance between the lead protagonists strongly supports the tale, the heart of this tale turns it more into a historical novel than a romance. The exciting story line is filled with suspense and non-stop action that takes place predominately in the gritty underbelly of sixteenth century England. Readers touching this book's pages will know that the lead couple is an intrepid pair suffering from problems as well as vile enemies, who seem lacking in comparison. Fans of Elizabethan era stories will Taylor their next book-chase to obtain the author's previous novel HEART OF DECEPTION.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- Distant past/middle ages
Difficult/unusual lover?
Yes
How difficult?
- Beauty and the beast
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by/chasing kidnapper/killer
- political intrigue
Inner struggle subplot
Yes
Struggle with...
- (general) search for identity/new understanding
Hidden Identity/Secret Motive
Yes
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?
- somewhat romantic
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:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
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
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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