Friday, December 19, 2008
Friday Flashback
From August 2002:
Isle of Skye by Constance Hall. Gothic romance.
Categories: Flashback, Books, Gothic
Isle of Skye by Constance Hall. Gothic romance.
Isle of Skye really took me back---not just in history, but to many years ago, before I read "romance". I didn't read romance, but gothics, like Victoria Holt's books, were guilty pleasures. I'm not sure if this fits a strict definition of a gothic, but that's how it felt to me, & I just devoured it.You can read the entire discussion thread here.
A haunted castle, a family curse, suspicion everywhere, a tormented hero who's vowed to avoid love, and a smart, brave heroine who saves them all. Quite possibly my favorite type of comfort read.
I liked the search for Avalon, and the Arthurian quest of Regan & her father.
I did suspect Tyg at first, then decided he couldn't be the bad guy because he was too obvious, & because he was so devoted to Quin. I suspected Gillis the longest, & never ever suspected who actually was the bad guy, or his accomplice. (Trying not to give anything away here. )
Lachlan's mother's diary was heartbreaking. I felt so sorry for those boys.
Emma was intriguing. It's probably just that I'm used to series, but I'd like to read more about her as well.
Categories: Flashback, Books, Gothic
Labels: books, flashback, gothic
