Reflets d'amour

by Rosalind Laker

The heroine is one of countless destitute children and young people sent to Canada for a better life, but for many of them not all went well.

Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Canada, Historical, British Literature

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

A pseudonym used by Barbara Øvstedal.

Barbara Øvstedal was an author previously writing under the pseudonym Barbara Paul and Barbara Douglas. She wrote a few books under this pseudonym but later changed to Rosalind Laker when Barbara Paul gained recognition. Her many books include The Sugar Pavilion and To Dance with Kings.

Reviews

[Christine Dosa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those book reviews that will start, “I don’t usually read this kind of book.” And I don’t , preferring mysteries, or literary fiction, something more serious. Somebody at my book club put me on to this one though. She must have said this is sort of a romance novel with a difference. All the way through Lisa’s story of orphanage in Britain, an emigration to Toronto, a flight to a logging camp in Alberta, another logging camp in Seattle and another move which would be a spoiler, I thought I knew what the ending would be. The story took unexpected turns and twists, quite different than other formula romancers. Try it, you might like it!

[S franke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lovers scene unique in literature I will never forget! No give aways- you have to find it yourself but it was a good read. I like Rosalind Laker books because they are not formula but always have a surprise. This too was always unique and followed its own path. There were times I felt frustrated with the heroine, but enjoyed it very much.

[Kim Parrish · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in 1990. It has stuck in my memory. I think its plot rings true. A woman driven by duty, lost in a passion that is hers alone. I liked this book. Compares to Awakening by K. Chopin to me. Want to read it again

[Pam McCallister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Lucy Martinez · Rating 4 out of 5]

It bis the story of an orphan teenager in England who is taken to Canada with a group of children from the orphanage and relates her travels and adventures. It kept my interest throughout, and I enjoyed reading it.

[Deliasue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lisa and Alan or Lisa and Peter which wins out with true love?

[Kelly Weikle · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice historical romance with a slightly unexpected turn at the end.