Nadine Dorries
Author of The Four Streets
About the Author
Series
Works by Nadine Dorries
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- Birthdate
- 1957-05-21
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- UK
- Organizations
- Conservative Party
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Robert's loans (4)
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Statistics
- Works
- 21
- Members
- 317
- Popularity
- #74,565
- Rating
- 3.4
- Reviews
- 15
- ISBNs
- 150
I was instantly taken in by the lovely cover of the book and the interesting blurb. Ruby Flynn is a strong character, she has survived losing her family and growing up in a convent and now she is finding herself taking care of women that have almost lost the will to live. I found the beginning of the book promising, with all the secrets and the mystery of Ruby and the legendary curse on the FitzDeane family.
But, somewhere along the way I felt that the story becomes a bit predictable and I felt that the mystery about Ruby Flynn just wasn't that special. I enjoyed the book, but there were parts of the book when I felt a bit frustrated with and I just wanted to get to the truth. Also, when Ruby out of all people finds a clue to her mother past that's been hidden, things like that is a bit irritating. She of all people happens to find that. And, the instant connection to Charles FitzDeane. I don't know I just felt that it bothered me a bit. That could be because I felt sorry for Isobel who had lost 5 children and her husband travelers away and sleeps with other women instead of staying home and comforts her. His excuse that they never loved each other when they got married. No? That's still you grieving wife you bastard.
I don't know I just couldn't find myself really liking the last part of the book. It felt a bit rushed and the ending felt like a fairytale happy ending. Forget everything bad. This was meant to be.
I did find the curse thing interesting and I did like Ruby Flynn, I just didn't like the whole story.
I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a free copy through NetGalley in an exchange for an honest review!… (more)