Love in the East

The Pink Collection #14

by Barbara Cartland

"When Shona became secretary to the Marquis of Chilworth, all she was told was that they were going abroad so that he could write a book.
She never suspected the dark secret in his heart or the terrible thing he meant to do. As they travelled on, she learned more about the tragedy that drove him, and she faced the fact that she was falling love with a man whose heart was in the grave. Haunted by memories of his dead wife, the Marquis tried to shut out the possibility of a new love.
But love would not be denied.First in Greece and then on the magical island of Cyprus, they finally confronted their feelings.
But was it too late?
Could the Marquis free himself from the past and allow Shona to take him towards the future.

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance

228 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2000

About the author

Born in 1901, Barbara Cartland started her writing career in journalism and completed her first book, Jigsaw, when she was just 24. An immediate success, it was the start of her journey to becoming the world’s most famous and most read romantic novelist of all time. Inspiring a whole generation of readers around the globe with her exciting tales of adventure, love and intrigue, she became synonymous with the Romance genre. And she still is to this day, having written over 644 romantic fiction books.
As well as romantic novels, she wrote historical biographies, 6 autobiographies, plays, music, poetry and several advice books on life, love, health and cookery – totalling an incredible 723 books in all, with over 1 billion in sales.
Awarded the DBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 in honour of her literary, political and social contributions, she was President of the Hertfordshire branch of the Royal College of Midwives as well as a Dame of Grace of the Order of St John of Jerusalem and Deputy President of the St John Ambulance Brigade.
Always a passionate advocate of woman’s health and beauty, she was dubbed ‘the true Queen of Romance’ by Vogue magazine in her lifetime. Her legend continues today through her wonderfully vivid romantic tales, stories that help you escape from the day to day into the dramatic adventures of strong, beautiful women who battle, often against the odds, eventually to find that love conquers all.
Find out more about the incredible life and works of Dame Barbara Cartland at www.barbaracartland.com

Reviews

[Karen-Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

When Shona became secretary to the Marquis of Chilworth, all she was told was that they were going abroad so that he could write a book. She never suspected the dark secret in his heart or the terrible thing he meant to do. As they travelled on, she learned more about the tragedy that drove him, and she faced the fact that she was falling love with a man whose heart was in the grave. Haunted by memories of his dead wife, the Marquis tried to shut out the possibility of a new love. But love would not be denied. First in Greece and then on the magical island of Cyprus, they finally confronted their feelings. But was it too late? Could the Marquis free himself from the past and allow Shona to take him towards the future.

[Lawanda Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book

The characters are true and the story is interesting. I couldn't put it down. I am on to the next one.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the better written books by my old pal, Babs. No stuttering, simpering idiot female MC, the male MC was ok, and the side characters were fine. A little too "tied up in a bow" at the end, but I'm giving it a shocking 3 stars. Feeling generous, I guess.