Magic at Midnight (Signet Regency Romance)

By Sandra Heath and Jennifer Hartmann

Rosalind leaves the twentieth century behind and finds herself torn between maddening heights of ecstacy with Sir Dane Marchwood and the loving adoration of Thomas Denham. From the author of The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451182618
• ISBN13: 9780451182616
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Signet
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 0.8" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

Ten hot pepper rating!

Ten or so years ago, in an attempt to expand the readership for Regency novels, the two major publishers of these books-Signet and Zebra-added elements of fantasy, time-travel or sensuality. Not all of the books contained all of these elements, but apparently a majority of the readers didn't want any of them, so it was back to the traditional again. This was greatly aided by the appearance of Colin Firth in the A & E/BBC production of "Pride and Prejudice". A good trade, if you ask me. Except . . . Some authors can handle all of these added ingredients with zest and gusto, creating a world previously not thought of by us more ordinary mortals. Such an author is Sandra Heath. MAGIC AT MIDNIGHT is a time-travel that moves from contemporary New York to Regency Gloucester in the blink of an eye-and back again! There are definite fantasy rudiments, as well. As to the sensuality? Well. It would be advisable to wear flame-proof gloves while holding this book to read it. Or at least one such glove on one hand while the other holds a fan, vigorously wielded. Mercy! This is NOT a weak-kneeed, lily-livered Regency novel; not meant for the more timorous reader, either. And, for once, a cover quote is completely accurate. No less an expert than Mary Balogh offers this opinion: "Brilliant time travel . . . sizzling sensuality." Kathryn Vansomeren had it all: a handsome architect husband, a job with a TV station, and a gorgeous apartment in New York City-and a baby on the way. Then, the job went sour, she lost the baby, her husband's work became over-demanding, and the final straw-their long-anticipated vacation in England had to be postponed. Or did it? Just because Philip couldn't go didn't necessarily mean that Kathryn had to stay home. So she didn't. Lady Marchwood-Rosalind-was `given' in marriage to a man she could not like, let alone love, leaving her vulnerable to the more gentle charms of a neighbor, Thomas Denham. Sir Dane Marchwood will not be a complacent husband, conveniently looking the other way. In fact, when he sees the two in what he thinks an amorous embrace, he challenges Thomas to a duel. Kathryn and Rosalind alternate identities, before agreeing on the only sensible solution, one that will-in time-benefit each of them. History cannot, of course, be changed. The descriptions of Regency Gloucester blend into the modern setting with a smoothness that has to be read to be appreciated, but then, this is the author's home city. She knows it well, and utilizes the surrounding area as an added character in the book. Marchwood Castle may not exist-may never have existed-but it is indeed very real on these pages. This is another on the long list of masterful novels by this gifted author. Be warned, however, there is more than sweet kisses between the lovers. Keep that fan handy!