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6 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
A fabulous family drama
In Williamsburg, Virginia, the parents of Jocelyn ¿Joce¿ Minton come from different sides of the track. Her mom was the upper class elite debutante while her dad was a working class handyman. When Joce was five years old, her mom died. Her father remarried someone fr...Read More
In Williamsburg, Virginia, the parents of Jocelyn ¿Joce¿ Minton come from different sides of the track. Her mom was the upper class elite debutante while her dad was a working class handyman. When Joce was five years old, her mom died. Her father remarried someone from his side of the tracks. Joce¿s maternal relatives cut her and her dad off due to his new family, which also include twin brats.
Joce fails to fit in with her new step-family, but finds her elderly neighbor Miss Edi Harcourt as an angel watching over her. When Miss Edi dies, Joce inherits her estate including an ancestral house in Edilean, Virginia. However, it is the 1941 letter that she finds that intrigues Joce. Though a bit hurt that her ¿grandma¿ Miss Edi hid her past, Joce arrives in town to investigate what happened to her beloved guardian angel during WWII. There she meets two hunks who are interested in her.
LAVENDER MORNING is a fabulous family drama filled with twists especially in involving Joce. The story line effortlessly rotates between WWII and modern times. Although too much coincidence occurs that move the inquiry too easily forward, fans will enjoy the optimistic contemporary romantic trip to Edilean and the bittersweet tragic events of the 1940s.
Harriet KlausnerShow Less
Joce fails to fit in with her new step-family, but finds her elderly neighbor Miss Edi Harcourt as an angel watching over her. When Miss Edi dies, Joce inherits her estate including an ancestral house in Edilean, Virginia. However, it is the 1941 letter that she finds that intrigues Joce. Though a bit hurt that her ¿grandma¿ Miss Edi hid her past, Joce arrives in town to investigate what happened to her beloved guardian angel during WWII. There she meets two hunks who are interested in her.
LAVENDER MORNING is a fabulous family drama filled with twists especially in involving Joce. The story line effortlessly rotates between WWII and modern times. Although too much coincidence occurs that move the inquiry too easily forward, fans will enjoy the optimistic contemporary romantic trip to Edilean and the bittersweet tragic events of the 1940s.
Harriet KlausnerShow Less
posted by harstan on February 17, 2009
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Terribly written
This book felt like it was cranked out because it was time for Ms. Deveraux to publish a book, so she wrote an outline and flopped it onto the page. The dialogue was disjointed, the characters (although they had promise) were unengaging and plot development non-existent...Read More
This book felt like it was cranked out because it was time for Ms. Deveraux to publish a book, so she wrote an outline and flopped it onto the page. The dialogue was disjointed, the characters (although they had promise) were unengaging and plot development non-existent (the far-fetched plot was moved forward by a series of bald statements). I have enjoyed her books in the past, but this book was so poorly written that the only emotion it evoked was annoyance. Where was her editor?Show Less
posted by 763078 on December 12, 2009
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A fabulous family drama
In Williamsburg, Virginia, the parents of Jocelyn ¿Joce¿ Minton come from different sides of the track. Her mom was the upper class elite debutante while her dad was a working class handyman. When Joce was five years old, her mom died. Her father remarried someone from his side of the tracks. Joce¿s maternal relatives cut her and her dad off due to his new family, which also include twin brats.
Joce fails to fit in with her new step-family, but finds her elderly neighbor Miss Edi Harcourt as an angel watching over her. When Miss Edi dies, Joce inherits her estate including an ancestral house in Edilean, Virginia. However, it is the 1941 letter that she finds that intrigues Joce. Though a bit hurt that her ¿grandma¿ Miss Edi hid her past, Joce arrives in town to investigate what happened to her beloved guardian angel during WWII. There she meets two hunks who are interested in her.
LAVENDER MORNING is a fabulous family drama filled with twists especially in involving Joce. The story line effortlessly rotates between WWII and modern times. Although too much coincidence occurs that move the inquiry too easily forward, fans will enjoy the optimistic contemporary romantic trip to Edilean and the bittersweet tragic events of the 1940s.
Harriet Klausner6 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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jmx
Posted June 2, 2009
Great book
I really enjoyed this book. I've only read a few of Jude Deveraux books and this one really touched me. I found myself wanting to share it with other people. It is a very good book. The "second" story line great.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 12, 2009
Terribly written
This book felt like it was cranked out because it was time for Ms. Deveraux to publish a book, so she wrote an outline and flopped it onto the page. The dialogue was disjointed, the characters (although they had promise) were unengaging and plot development non-existent (the far-fetched plot was moved forward by a series of bald statements). I have enjoyed her books in the past, but this book was so poorly written that the only emotion it evoked was annoyance. Where was her editor?
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted November 18, 2009
AMAZING!
Lately, I haven't been too impressed with Jude's more recent books but this one was amazing! I read it in one day! I simply could not put it down. You'll laugh, cry, and celebrate with the characters. Edilean and David's love story will stick with me forever. You'll not regret reading/buying this book!
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INCREDIBLE! WOW, is all I can say!
A new favorite for me. A magnificent read. Ramantic yet unpredictable. I fell in love with the characters. Jude has a special way of making you love the right characters even when they are unlovable. This is a MUST READ!
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FlaChick
Posted February 21, 2010
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Could Not Put it Down!
This is only the second book by this auther for me, but I'm in love! What great stories. I was so excited to see this book out and that it's going to be a series. Great story, great everything. Another hit by Deveraux. I will definitely buy the rest of her books.
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Regina81
Posted January 8, 2010
Terrible
This book is boring. There are too many characters and too many story lines that are only loosely connected. I haven't read a Jude Deveraux book in years. I loved the Velvet series, but this book was just awful. I will not continue the series. I'm not sure I will read another of her books.
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AnonymousFL
Posted December 14, 2009
Very Disappointing
I am a fan of Jude Deveraux's but this is one of the most boring stories ever written by her. The plot is incomplete, there are a lot of beginnings and no resolutions. When I finished reading I was left wondering what was the point of this book.
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Anonymous
Posted September 21, 2009
Jocelyn and Luke
I like the story very much becasue its relateable to real life. Jocelyn looking for where she came from and every person needs to know who thier identity is. Luke who is this normal average guy who helps Jocelyn out and ends up falling for her through this journey they shared together. Every book should have a happy ending not a cliffhanger. This I would real again.
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HEDI09
Posted September 20, 2009
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CAPTIVATING!
Love the caught between two worlds idea...choices! Choices! choices!!! I second all the 5 star reviews before me!!! Another fabulous read I recently discovered was EXPLOSION IN PARIS by LINDA MASEMORE PIRRUNG....I plan to read it again, I loved it so much!!! Check out the reviews!! They hooked me big time!!! JUST ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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Autumn1
Posted August 7, 2009
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Outstanding
I have read so many of Jude Deveraux's books that I lose count. One thing I can say about her is that her ability take you on a wonderful journey is a gift. I have yet to be disappointed. Lavender Morning was fascinating. The characters were well developed. Although the story took place in a small town, there were more twist and turns than you would think. I loved the charm of it. I like most of her book covers, but this one was my favorite.
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UltraBookworm
Posted August 3, 2009
Lavender Morning
I've been a fan of the author, Jude Deveraux, when I discovered her first book and followed the stories of that first family line with great pleasure. I got my daughter hooked, too. For both of us, seeing Jude Deveraux's name after the title of a new book was a garuantee of a good book. This new story did not disappoint and I can't wait for the next one in this family story.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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SkipJH
Posted July 22, 2009
Lavender Morning is a very successul book.
Jude Deveraux wrote Lavender Morning with such thoroughness that each character was fully developed. The characters became so real, it was actually hard to not believe that they were real people. In fact, I have a mental image of each character. I can visualize the 18th Century house from the kitchen to the many rooms. The transition between eras was clearly marked and it was not difficult to move back and forth. I thought the ending came much too fast, and yet, I almost think that was intentional as this is the first book in the Edilean Series. Perhaps, a lead in to Book 2. It was intriguing and delightful. After so much negativity on the news it was a total escape and I could not put the book down.
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Simply Lovely
I love Jude Deveraux books and I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Not her usual format. It's sweet and lovely and heartwarming.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted June 14, 2009
Love this book and can't wait for the next one!
I fell in love with Miss Edi, Joceyln and Luke!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted June 13, 2009
Loved It!
Loved the characters, and the story line. I pretty much figured out the story, but loved reading it anyway to make sure I was right. A great book to read on the beach or on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
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sueannz
Posted June 13, 2009
Lavendar Morning was a nice surprise!
Like opening an unknown gift, the book Lavendar Morning was a pleasant surprise. I was to see more of these interesting characters.
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AvidReaderT
Posted May 26, 2009
Engaging.
From the first paragraph you're drawn in. The characters are real, chances are you know someone just like them. I willing spent my weekend with this book.
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Lavender Morning relates to the story content because it engenders images of comfort and a sense of rightness. I enjoyed the contrast between this and the mystery which is the central theme of the plot.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book because it was a combination of a romantic mystery with surprises discovered as well as twists with every turn of the page. I felt like a Sherlock Holmes Junior working a case. The characters in the story are original and diverse, but very believable. They bond well together and lasting relationships grow. The chemistry between the main characters sizzles and you keep your fingers crossed until the very end hoping for a good outcome.
Portions of the clues are given in story form over a period of time, so patience is required and well worth it.
I am reluctant to admit that I was unable to figure out the mystery and that made the story even more memorable. It was not easy to solve and the reader is compelled to savor every word and sentence.
There is a plethora of emotions described, which only enhances the depth of the content.
I personally liked all the characters and got to think of them as friends of mine during the course of the read.
I would recommend Lavender Morning as a gift, a collector's keeper, or for relaxation. There is a lot of room for discussion, too, which makes it an excellent reading group choice.1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Lissie
Posted May 11, 2009
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Delightful Deveraux!
I have been a huge fan of Jude Deveraux since my teen years, and this new novel meets standards. Especially when one realizes that this will be a series! Love, Love, LOVE this book!
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