This book features two women and two love stories spanning the years from 1920s India to modern-day England. Moving back and forth between the two countries, the story also alternates between past and present. Anahita, is royal companion to an Indian princess during the early 20th century; and Rebecca, is an up-and-coming movie star filming the role of a lifetime in modern-day England.
This was an epic saga with a bit of an old world feel to it, kind of in the style of Taylor Caldwell, Maeve Binchy, or Kate Morton. It did not match my favourites for this author which are still The Seven Sisters series and The Lavender Garden. But it kept me entertained as it spanned a few generations of sinister stuff, a bit of historical stuff, a bit of romance, and a bit of a mystery. It was also a bit predictable towards the end, but nicely so. From Darjeeling to Devon, the setting was fun as well. Most of the suspenseful action doesn’t happen till more towards the end, but it had a satisfying conclusion (which actually bumped it up from 3 to 4 stars for me) and I’m glad I read it.
It’s so sad that the author passed away recently from cancer, and I’m still waiting for the final instalment of The Seven Sisters series which is being worked on by her son, and has been promised posthumously. I will miss looking forward to new books by this author, but still have a few to read from her backlist which will keep me going for the time being. Lucinda Riley, you are one great storyteller.
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I do agree that it really is a loss that Lucinda Riley is no longer with us. I have so enjoyed all of her Seven Sister series as well as this one. We shall have to find another writer who enchants in a similar way.
Thanks Karen. Yes, it would be great to find a read-alike! Please leave suggestions anyone!