The Man on the Cliff

by Janice Macdonald

The Man On The Cliff by Janice Macdonald released on Jul 25, 2002 is available now for purchase.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373710771
• ISBN13: 9780373710775
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Harlequin Books
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

A Modern Gothic

The Man on the Cliff satisfies on all levels. Set in the West of Ireland, the story features two well-developed protagonists in photographer Niall Maguire and Kate Neeson, the American journalist who comes to Connemara to interview him about his wife's mysterious death. Ms. Macdonald populates this suspenseful tale with several delightful secondary characters, and uses a deft hand to weave scenery and realistic dialogue into a beautifully crafted tapestry. Macdonald skillfully uses the nuances of Irish English to avoid the stereotypical speech patterns often seen in other Irish-set books...

pleasant contemporary romantic gothic novel

California writer Kate Neeson visits Cragg's Head, Ireland to do an article on deceased folksinger Moruadh. Though they never met, Kate considered Moruadh a friend as they talked several times by phone before the singer fell off a cliff. Kate needs this article as she has paid her own way to come here and hopes a Moruadh piece will result in a permanent staff position on Modern World magazine.After just a few interviews, Kate realizes that most of the locals believe that Moruadh's husband, photographer Niall Maguire, killed her rather than a suicide or an accident having occurred. Kate questions Niall about his relationship with his departed spouse, but he obviously hides a dark secret from her. When another villager is found dead, circumstantial evidence points towards Niall as the culprit. Only Kate believes he is innocent, but she wonders if she sees him through Irish rose glasses.Fans of contemporary romantic gothic novels will be enthralled by Janice Macdonald's charming THE MAN OF THE CLIFF. The story line is pleasant as all the gothic elements from the castle to the foggy atmosphere to the brooding male that the heroine loves are there to spice up the suspense. Kate is a fine character though some of her decisions seem inane as she places herself in danger. Still the story line and Niall prove that a writer of Ms. Macdonald's caliber can take the gothic out of the historical setting and successfully place it in an entertaining modern day plot.Harriet Klausner

Perfect for gothic lovers -- Highly recommended

...Author Janice Macdonald beautifully blends the mystery of Ireland with an entrancing romance in THE MAN ON THE CLIFF. An otherworldly quality pervades the novel, influencing characters to act on their impulses and believe in the magic of destiny. The clash of differences between Californian Kate and Irishman Niall highlights far more than a simple geographical distance. As Ireland works its magic, however, Kate and Niall find commonalities and attraction that threaten to either pull them apart forever, or link their destinies forever. Further, the truth regarding folksinger Moruadh's death also lurks within the concealing shrouding fog, along with those determined to maintain the secrets of the past, adding danger and intrigue to the plotting. Macdonald pulls these varying elements together with finesse, creating a novel rich in atmosphere and filled with fascinating characterizations. THE MAN ON THE CLIFF comes highly recommended.