Sapphire

by Rosemary Rogers

Book Overview

Sapphire by Rosemary Rogers released on Nov 29, 2005 is available now for purchase. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 077832236X
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: MIRA
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.6" x 1.3" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Unpredictable and Enjoyable

Well I think why I am rating this higher than other reviewers is I wasn't expecting more than entertaining read. In fact, I hadn't liked too many of the author's books before so I wasn't sure I would even be entertained! There were a couple moments when I wanted to throw the book across the room for historical inaccuracy, but ultimately that balanced out for me by being unpredictable. The charecters seem fleshed out, maybe better than most romance novels, but not 5 star quality. I was impressed by not being able to say what would happen half way through or even 3/4 of the way through. The heroine surprised me and I was pleasantly surprised by her. Overall, it was better than about %85 of romance novels I have ever read... and maybe the best Rosemary Rogers ever. In fact, I am now buying newer Rosemary Rogers books because I was so impressed!

For me a Rogers book does not disappoint!

Rosemary's books always tear at my heart a little bit - mostly because the heroes while dynamic, gorgeous and worldly always seem to treat their females rather harshly. For some reason with Rogers that always has an appeal and it does with Sapphire, my ownly problem is that this is mainly written from her point of view and I do not feel I truly got to know the rogue Blake quite as well as I would have liked. He seemed like a rather complex man, with ownly hints at how he was raised with beatings from his father, I guess i would have liked to know him a little better. You do get a great sense as to Sapphire and for one so young she really is amazing to handle learning she needs to take off from Martinique to London to claim her birthright from her real father's family. Of course this is how she meets the arrogant new Earl of Wessex, Blake and the battle lines are drawn because he does not believe any of her claims. As he eventually kidnaps her and takes her to America their passion unfolds and you appreciate how they certainly at least have a physical connection. I suppose some are repelled by his treatment of her when they arrive, how he makes her one of his maids but then this is his lovelss background coming to play and it was certainly not the worst way some Rogers male characters have treated their females - actually the difficulties that Sapphire faced were pretty mild compared to other books. Sapphire managed to win the man and keep her dignity and truly that was quite amazing. The secondary love stories were engaging in addition to Blake and Sapphire - All in all this was a good book. No, it certainly was not a Steve and Ginny intense hot stormy read but there are very few books written by anyone that are that compelling. And a part of me too wonders if this is truly Rogers own work. However I think if you only read the negative reviews here and do not give this book a chance you will be short changing yourself because this book is far better than the 1 and 2 stars some have given!!

I like this book

I am a big fan for Ms Rogers. Reading other people review makes me hesitate to read her latest book. But I always trust Ms Harriet's review and I am glad that Ms Rogers and Ms Harriet do not disappoint me. Of course, Sapphire is not as great as Rogers earlier books- Sweet Savage Love or Wicked Loving Lies. but I still enjoy reading it, especially during the cold raining night with a cup of hot tea, this book makes me feel warm and relax. Thank you Ms Rogers, and keep writing good books for your loyal fans.

Rosemary Rogers At Her Best!

Sapphire is an old fashioned historical romance that will sweep you into Roger's world of history, adventure, and love. Truly a satisfying read for a cold winter's night before a toasty fire. I loved the story that takes the reader from the sultry islands of the New World to London, to New England, and back to Great Britain a refreshing change from the nightly news of war and disaster. The heroine's journey from spoiled heiress to womanhood was a reader's delight. Sensual but tasteful, warm, funny, and exciting, I found this to be an example of the Queen of Historical Romance at her best. This is also an adult book I would feel comfortable giving as a gift to my teenage daughter or my 82 year old mother.

absorbing historical romance

In 1831 Martinique, Sapphire Fabergive at a party hosted by her father, overhears the guests claim her deceased mother was a whore. Later Armand tells her the truth that she is not his offspring. He met and fell in love with her mother in a New Orleans bordello though she was obviously pregnant. Apparently she had married an earl, but the lad's father Lord Wessex objected to the marriage and had her abducted and dumped on the streets of New Orleans. Armand sends his beloved daughter to England to meet her matriarchal side. In London brusque American shipping mogul Blake Thixton has inherited Wessex, which he thinks stinks as all he has is two properties, debts, and hysterical females. However, he has plans to use his title to further his company's customer base in England. That is until Sapphire arrives with her claims. Knowing she might hurt his cause, he kidnaps her, taking her back to America where he demands she become his mistress, but soon finds himself captivated and in love with his prisoner. She feels the same way, but does not trust her "jailer" nor does she want to end up in a brothel like being in love did to her mom. SAPPHIRE is an absorbing historical romance starring a spoiled coming of age young woman whose recovery from the shock of learning about her family tree seems quick, but reasonable. Blake is the more interesting character as he is the early nineteenth century "Ugly American" not interested in anything except the bottom line of his shipping business until Sapphire. Though the key secondary players like her "Aunt" and "sister" abruptly appear on and off the stage, fans will appreciate Rosemary Rogers' fine look at international relationships. Harriet Klausner