Into this caldron we find star crossed lovers whose poignant story reminded me of Romeo and Juliet or Doctor Zhivago. Maryanna was strong-willed, well dressed and aristocratic while Piotro wa This beautifully written epic novel spans life in rural Poland and Vienna, Austria for most of the 19th century. Maryanna was strong-willed, well dressed and aristocratic while Piotro was a poor and dirty Ukrainian stable boy.
Each knew their place but. Apr 23, Kathleen Jones rated it really liked it. This is a lovely family saga with a very original setting. This is pre-soviet Poland with a big social divide - the very rich in their mansions and the peasants barely scraping a living from the land.
The nobleman's daughter shouldn't fall in love with a Ukrainian peasant, but she does and the action unrolls across the endless steppes of central Europe against a background of social unrest. Catherine Czerskawska based the novel in part on her own family history and it has the feel of being roote This is a lovely family saga with a very original setting. Catherine Czerskawska based the novel in part on her own family history and it has the feel of being rooted in truth. The people are real and the story is engrossing.
Well recommended for a good read. Sep 24, Eleri rated it it was amazing. Would like another star to award it 6. It started slowly - and I wasn't really sure it was my thing. Set in 19th century Poland, I couldn't imagine I would get into it. I wanted to try because I had really really enjoyed another novel by the same author 'Bird of Passage'.
Within a few pages the book had drawn me in and it got better and better as I turned the pages. It's a book I'll remember for a long time. Apr 27, Arlene Mushalko rated it it was amazing. A really good page-turner.
It started out slow, but but became a wonderful love story. Aug 03, Jackie rated it really liked it. Ray Grossman rated it really liked it Jan 11, J E Robinson rated it liked it Feb 06, Elizabeth rated it really liked it Sep 04, Gail rated it it was amazing Jul 23, Ryan rated it it was amazing Mar 05, Randi rated it liked it Apr 06, Carla Middleton rated it really liked it Jun 08, Jo Abram-Merchant rated it liked it Jun 14, Alicyn Ringler rated it it was amazing Jan 04, April rated it liked it May 20, Robbie Graham rated it it was amazing Jan 09, Sally-W rated it really liked it Apr 03, Valerie Wilson rated it liked it Feb 18, Judy Friesen rated it really liked it May 17, Run Away with Me pre-production.
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The Amber Heart - Kindle edition by Catherine Czerkawska. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like. The Amber Heart has 47 ratings and 9 reviews. Olga said: I was drawn to this book because of my Polish origins, but it's a wonderful read for anyone - Ca.
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Show all 13 episodes. Edit Personal Details Other Works: Print ads for Guess Girl fragrance. Fate has other plans and these two have no decision in the I Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book! Fate has other plans and these two have no decision in the matter. Mar 14, Jensie Elizabeth rated it it was ok Shelves: Man, what a shame. As I was saying, this book could have been a real treat. Unfortunately, it was anything but. It's like rhubarb pie. At first you think, "Oh look, pie! Rhubarb pie is the reason you have trust issues.
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This book started out as yummy pie but then was exposed for what it truly is: Terrible and green a Man, what a shame. Terrible and green and healthy.
What a pity it wasn't apple or peach. Feb 18, BP34 rated it it was amazing. What a cute story. Leigh and Heath were thrown toghether because her best friend had the hots for his best friend. He was a football star and a hunk, but a little slow on the academic side. Leigh had all the smarts and was able to help him. A cute romance with lots of drama and a few twists. No spoiler here, but there's an HEA and a whole lotta hugging along the way.
When friends become more. I read an early copy and voluntarily chose to write a review. Feb 18, Gladys rated it it was amazing.
Some drama and a few surprises help create a enjoyable friends to lovers romance. A cute story of two very different people, that are brought together because of their friends relationship. Well written and very entertaining. I'm posting an honest, voluntary review after reading an advance copy of this book. Just friends space vs football Just Friends, I was curious about this book and wanted to know what it was about. So I had to get this book and read it gladly. I did though, I am very disappointed that this book was really short.
I was like really that's it? Apr 06, Katie rated it did not like it. Ends in the middle This story ends right in the middle. There are a number of basic editing errors and several other books attached to this one. Feb 18, Ree rated it really liked it. This is a very good friends to lovers romance. It leaves you with a feel good vibe. The unconventional way things turned out was just the icing on a well-written story line. Feb 18, Karen rated it it was amazing. The storyline is well-written, sometimes sweet, sometimes steamy journey to a HEA.
He was the tallest and the oldest, a boy of perhaps eleven, his hair black and matted, his face sallow under the grime, his eyes an unexpectedly bright cornflower blue. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Heard at the San Diego Comic-Con. The people are real and the story is engrossing. Kindle Edition , pages. They have prejudices against the other:
The characters are defined and complex, have chemistry and are opposites. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review. Feb 18, Pat rated it it was amazing. The great character and storyline development kept me glued to my kindle until the very last page! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. Oct 04, Deborah rated it liked it.
Apr 07, Mikaili rated it did not like it. The story itself is cute enough but the ending was so abrupt, it left me dissatisfied in the end. Hate to give such a low rating but it really makes me not want to read anymore books by the author.
Apr 26, Ashlee Mcewan rated it did not like it. DNF - terrible storyline. Hero was a jerk. May 28, ren barlow rated it liked it Shelves: It ended right as it got started which I guess means a sequel. Mar 19, Cade rated it did not like it. The story just ends Good read, but the story just ends. You can read the epilogue if you sign up for her mailing list. Feb 19, Sandra Singleton rated it it was amazing. Feb 18, Modern rated it really liked it. Just Friends is the story of Heath and Leigh. Complete opposites of the spectrum in interest and views but fiery and intense in all communication.
A good, quick read. I received this book for a voluntary, completely honest and non incentivized review. Feb 22, Brianna rated it it was ok. Disappointed in this book.