With gorgeous, fresh covers reflecting gothic imagery, three classic novels of romantic suspense, originally written by Elizabeth Peters under the pen name Barbara Michaels, are reissued.
This is my favorite Michaels' book. The creepy old house, the mystery surrounding the old woman and her maliciousness, the ruined love affair rekindled, and the archaeological dig combine to make a great story. A reader who reviewed this book was disappointed that the ending was left up in the air; it was the perfect ending in my opinion - it literally sent chills down my spine!
Crumbling Plantation house dripping with vines, ghosts.....
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I went looking for what Barbara Michaels has to offer: I wanted a modern "gothic" romance. I wanted a a creepy old house on a vast old Virginia plantation, dripping with creeper and ivy, with crumbling foundations and spooky attics. Something like an adult Nancy Drew. (I beg your pardon!) Ms Michaels always manages to set the perfect stage; regardless that the story flows excellent, the dialogues are excellent, too excellent. Ok, yeah, she misses the last star because the story wasn't the best---but atmosphere, my dear, is everything! I'll bet is was a joy to write this story and what a joy it was to read it. If you are looking for a book that has a little of everything....suspense, mystery, romance, etc. This is it. Graveyards, archaeology, family secrets....read on! Don't forget to check out her other stuff to! All in the same sort of line. The "feminist" heroine, the Mr. Rochester-type hero, the spooky background...ahhhh, the spooky background....
Barbara Michaels writes another intriguing book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
This book doesn't just smack you in the face with realizations. It let's the answers come to you slowly. The characters seep into your subconcious. As a writer Barbara Michaels has surpassed herself again and again. I highly recommend all of her books. Also check out her books she's writes as Elizabeth Peters. They are well worth the read
Be Buried in the Rain by Barbara Michaels
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
This is another book in the series of great suspense books by Barbara Michaels. She mixes suspense with a little bit of romance, without going overboard. The plot keeps you interested and you are on the edge of your seat through the entire book. Overall, it's another great one by her!
Fantastic page-turner. Surprising ending.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
This was the 2nd Barbara Michaels' book I've read and it prompted me to go out and purchase more by this author. The further I went into the story, the harder it became to put the book down
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