The Miracle at St. Bruno's

by Philippa Carr, Victoria Holt, Jean Plaidy

Book Overview

Another novel from the author of many books including "The Witch from the Sea", "Lament for a Lost Lover" and "The Return of the Gipsy". This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399109773
• ISBN13: 9780399109775
• Release Date: January 1972
• Publisher: Putnam Pub Group
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

One of Holt's absolute best

This is the first novel of the all time popular "Cornwall Saga" written by Philippa Carr (Who is also Victoria Holt.) As always ,her attention to the detail of historical facts is, in my opinion, matchless. The data is not only superbly correct from a historical standpoint but she can somehow make the most minute fact seem of interest. Characters, whether kings, queens or peasants come to life as real people, not simply historical icons. The heroine's name is Damask Farland and her name itself is even a tie to the historical period. She was named after the damask rose, brought to England by King Henry's doctor. It would be completely plausible that creative parents would choose it as a name. It's these tiny details that make the book real. When I read it I am not reading ABOUT a period of time. I am BACK there. The pulsing question underneath all the excellent historical entertainment is; Will Damask find love and come to some peace in her life? Or is it even possible to find happiness in such a turbulent time in history? Readers will not find a typical answer, OR a typical ending. Richly entertaining with believable, lovable (and sinister) characters! MANY a twist and turn to carry you along.