Title: I Will Repay
Series: The Scarlet Pimpernel books
Number in series: 2
Author: Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Genre: Historical Fiction
Plot:
Juliette de Marny's brother is killed by Monsiuer Deroulde
in a duel of honor. Juliette's father is heartbroken and makes Juliette promise to avenge her brother's death.
Ten year later Juliette is rescued from an angry mob in Paris by Deroulde and moves in with Deroulde's mother and ward.
When a chance comes for Juliette to betray Deroulde, will she take it?
What I liked about this book:
Like the Scarlett Pimpernel this is an adventure book, so there is rarely a dull moment. It 's short, but very well written.
The characters seemed very real, so they soon became dear to me. The Scarlett Pimpernel, was defientily my favorite character. He was more cautious and serious in this book than the first book in this series, so it was interesting to see a different side of him.
What I didn't like about this book: Nothing
My rating: 3.5
Title: The Woman in White
Author: Wilkie Collins
Genre: Historical Mystery
Plot: When Walter Hartright is offered a job teaching art to two half-sisters at Limmeridge House he believes that his financial worries are over. Walter's students are the practical Marian Halcombe and the sensitive Laura Fairlie. Walter soon falls in love with Laura, but Laura is engaged to Sir Percival Glyde. Heartbroken Walter leaves Limmeridge house and returns to London.
It soon appears that Laura's marriage to Sir Percival is not what it seems. Can Walter and Marian help Laura before it's too late?
What I liked about this book: This was a very complex, well written, and thought provoking mystery.
There were many characters, all with different personalties, that you got to know in this story.
There were many plot twists that made it hard for you to figure out how things would turn out.
What I didn't like about this book: This is a very long book. If some parts had been left out this would have been a much faster read.
My rating: 3
Title: Northanger Abbey
Author: Jane Austen
Genre: Historical fiction
Plot: Catherine Moorland has lived a simple life with her parents and siblings in Fullerton, England.
When Catherine is seventeen she is invited by the Allens' to join them in Bath. Once in bath Catherine discovers a world of dancing, fashion, and haughty people.
Catherine soon becomes friends with Isabella Thorpe and Eleanor Tilney- two very different people. Who is her true friend? The flirtatious Isabella or the quiet Eleanor?
What I liked about this book: This is by far the least serious of Jane Austen's books. There are some funny quotes and conversations throughout this book.
There are many different characters with different personalities.
I first thought that Catherine was a bit silly, but I soon found my self relating to her.
What I didn't like about this book: There are many references and conversations about very old books that I haven't read, which could be confusing at times. Thankfully the copy I read had footnotes that helped to explain those references.
My rating: 3
Title: The Scarlet Pimpernel
Series: The Scarlet Pimpernel books- book one
Author: Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Genre: Historical fiction
Plot: During the year 1792 France is under a violent revolution.
The Aristocrats are being killed at the guillotine every day.
The Aristocrats' only hope is The Scarlet Pimpernel- A brave British gentlemen who sneaks them into England. The Scarlet Pimpernel himself is at risk to be put to death also. Who can save him?
What I liked about this book: The was a fun, exciting, and fast paced read. The characters were varied and almost seemed real.
What I didn't like about this book: Some of the things that happened in this book were a bit far fetched, but it's not based on a true story.
Would I recommend this? Yes!!!!
Title: Persuasion
Author: Jane Austen
Series: None
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 288
Plot: Anne Elliot was engaged to Frederick Wentworth, but because her family and friends disapproved him, Anne breaks her engagement. Now years later Anne hasn't forgotten Frederick, but she wonders if he has forgotten her. When Frederick shows up in Anne's life again, her life is changed.
What I like about this book: This is my favorite Jane Austen book. It's very well written.
What I didn't like about this book: It is a serious book until the ending.
Would I recommend this? Yes, highly.
Title: Silas Marner
Series: None
Author: George Elliot
Genre: Classic; Historical
Pages: 364
Plot: Silas Marner was accused of a crime he didn't commit, but those he loves best do not believe. Silas leaves his town heartbroken and desolate.
Fifteen uneventful years pass in Silas' life until one day a little girl comes into his life.
What I liked about it: This was a really good book. A must read for classic book lovers.
What I didn't like about it: Some of the country folk's language was hard to understand.
Would I recommend it? Yes.
