Ceclia's Grand Passion

by Lynn Kerstan

EVEN OUTRIGHT REJECTION WOULDN'T STOP HER FROM PURSUING HER GRAND PASSION. . . . No man in London could match Lord Kendal's cool elegance nor rival his skills as a diplomat. His icy calm was as... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0449001830
• ISBN13: 9780449001837
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Ivy Books
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful!!!!!!

I expected a pleasant tale but was not ready for the maelstrom of emotions this book contained. Every character was so well introduced and fleshed out! You were allowed to form opinions and then have them dashed as you found out each person's background. My slight relating of the story will not do it justice -- Lady Celia Greer, widowed and wealthy has arrived in London to take in the season. On her first day, she sees a man (Lord Kendal) who has dominated her dreams - they have never formally met. She had seen Lord Kendal (James) leaving a church many years before on his wedding day, beautiful beloved bride on his arm. Chance has thrown them together again. He is now a widower, and being an experienced diplomat, he possesses the ability to both charm, yet distance himself from everyone. Thinking to have a quick, meaningless affair with the beautiful Celia - James finds himself faced with much more than his icy heart can deal with. Their unorthodox first meeting and subsequent encounters and conversations are amongst the best I have ever read. Will Lord Kendal be Celia's "Grand Passion?" The romance will take you from London to the Lake District where you become better acquainted with Lord Kendal's son Charley and James's brother Kit. Along the way you will learn of Celia's disappointing marriage and Lord Kendall's disastrous union also. Some diplomatic adventures are introduced as you meet a Russian general and famous poet. You will also be reacquainted with deep love, for family, for friends and for life itself. I was truly moved. This is Regency Romance at its very best. Do not miss reading this book.

Boy, is this good. A terrific Regency by a great author.

I loved this book-- the impulsive, idealistic heroine, the dashing hero, and the sweetest kid... I just felt like I knew the characters and suffered with them. And I loved the connection to the great romantic poets of the time. She's a great author-- I've read her earlier books-- and I think she's really reaching her pinnacle here.

Sparkling dialogue and wonderful characters

Topnotch Kerstan, Celia is a survivor with style who gets her man with wit and humor and tenacity. The supporting cast for a regency is broad but well delineated. Loved this book it is a keeper.