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The Ghost of Hannah Mendes Author: When Catherine da Costa, a wealthy Manhattan matron, learns she has only a short time to live, she realizes that her family tree will die unless she passes on its legacy and traditions to her granddaughters. But Suzanne and Francesca, beautiful young women caught up in trendy causes and ambitious careers, have no interest in the past. Catherin... more »
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.
A must-read although the narrative got a bit tiresome. I mean, women do NOT think of themselves in terms of having shapely legs...
The story is fascinating: two sisters must take a trip for their grandmother, and in doing so, they discover a part of their lives that they hadn't previously known about. And not just a part of their lives, but an entire culture that has been lost, a way of life.
While parts of the book are pat and predictable, the story comes alive like few others during the scenes set in Toledo.
The story is fascinating: two sisters must take a trip for their grandmother, and in doing so, they discover a part of their lives that they hadn't previously known about. And not just a part of their lives, but an entire culture that has been lost, a way of life.
While parts of the book are pat and predictable, the story comes alive like few others during the scenes set in Toledo.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I love Naomi Ragen and this book was fast moving and kept my interest .It told an interesting historical tale as well as a predictable romance. The main theme is that you cant run away from your heritage, it is deep in your soul, and that spirituality and rituals are necessary to live life to its fullest.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
If you love history and romance this is a book for you. This book engages the reader with its combination of history, passion, and spirituality...not to be missed.
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I found this book to be a wonderful combination of history and narrative, well written and therefore very enjoyable to read. The characters are well drawn and interesting. Although I usually do not enjoy books that require one to believe in the 'paranormal' there was just enough of it in this book to season the story and add a bit of mystery. I highly recommend it.
The ghost of the title has an influence on current day characters as they search for their own history and the meaning of their lives in the grand scheme of things. Entertaining reading by not great literature.
If you love history and romance this is the book for you!
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