Shalimar

By Rebecca Ryman

A British woman's search for love and truth in the late 19th century lies at the heart of this epic love story set in the midst of the "Great Game" between England and Russia over control of the Silk... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312203616
• ISBN13: 9780312203610
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.8" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Authentic India

Rebecca Ryman is a great example of why the world needs... Her superbbooks are just not known here in Australia, so the only way to seekthem out and obtain them is through this site. In Shalimar Ryman'scraft has matured - the plotting and development are superbly handledand as usual her authenticity is unrivalled. While the relationshipbetween Damien and Emma give the plot its agonizing sexual tension,the espionage story is what lifts it above being just another lovestory. Like all great historical novels, it subtly educates you abouta corner of history you know little about, while also spinning anold-fashioned ripping yarn with spies, explorers, bandits, and deepdark secrets. It's a pity that Ryman's previous books are all out ofprint - those discovering her anew are sure to want to read herearlier work. When is she coming out in paperback?

I need more books by this author!

I finished this book and immediately started the search for everything else Ms Ryman wrote. This is a wonderfull book, a perfectly told story. The main plot is the search for a legendary secret pass, but anybody who wants to read a good love story will love Damien and Emma's story. I adored the characters, Ms Ryman's style and wit, and while the book lasted I was in 1890 Central Asia - although this might give a uncontrollable urge to pack up and go to Kashmir, or Samarkand or Simla.

Historical romance the way it ought to be

How refreshing to find a historical romance the way such books used to be, before they became sex fantasies in period costume! Reminiscent of THE FAR PAVILLIONS in both setting and scope, SHALIMAR builds to a startling conclusion that will take your breath away! I'm going back to the library to look up Rebecca Ryman's other books, OLIVIA AND JAI and THE VEIL OF ILLUSION.

Never disappointed by Ryman

Ever since reading and re-reading "Olivia and Jai" and "Veil of Illusion", I yearned for more from my now favorite author, Rebecca Ryman. She masterfully writes about my two favorite subjects - the history of British-occupied India, and good, romantic stories about mysterious men. Thank you for another enthralling tale. My only complaint is that there wasn't quite enough about the relationship of Damien and Emma and maybe too much about the political intrigue. What I loved best about "Olivia and Jai" is that the love story was the main focus with the history as a backdrop. Still, I will look forward to ANYTHING Ryman cares to do in the future.