Cinnamon Wharf

by Janice Young Brooks

As a child, beautiful red-haired Mary Beecham was plucked out of poverty and placed in the lap of Victorian luxury. But her illegitimate birth branded her as a woman apart-and her brains and spirit made her reject playing a woman's role in a world of wealth and power run by men.

This is her spellbinding story...of her rise to rule the vast spice trade that united might England with the romantic East...of her searing passion for a man whom it was scandalous to desire...of a marriage that turned into the greatest trial a woman could face...and of the gamble she took and reward she reaped when she staked all on a love she had never dared dream would be hers.

Genres: Fiction, Romance, Historical, Historical Fiction

672 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Aka Janet Brooks, Amanda Singer, Jill Churchill

Together with Jean Brooks-Janowiak wrote as Valerie Vayle.

Reviews

[Misfit · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this a lot and had a hard time putting it down. Full review here, http://misfitandmom.wordpress.com/201...

[°мαggιє° (っ⚈ᴥ⚈)っ™ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just really can't support a romantic hero who cheats on his first wife while still married to her (obviously cheating with the female main lead). infidelity is deplorable and utterly unromantic. doesn't help that Anjanette was nothing but kind. to be repaid in this way is sickening.

[Barbara Wellnitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful story! I look forward to reading other books she's written.

[Stacey Bee]

This is a fantastic book, a must read. It was the first book that I picked up as a teenager that set the tone for me in regards to life. This book is rick in history and time era, you won't want to put it down. I still have the paperback saved and it is one of my gems to have! :)

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book by Janice Young Brooks. Her books are all pretty much out of print, but you can still buy used ones. Well worth the effort!

[Malia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Janice Young Brooks. I think this is my favorite by her so far. A quick read, I didn't want to put it down.

[Annette Summerfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, couldn't put it down and finished it in no time at all...Infact, in just a few days.
My book has a different cover then this one pictured.

[Lena · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first historical romantic novel. I loved how epic the story is. This book caused my interest in historical romance fiction books. This book is not "adult" romance, but still very romantic.

[Jess Nather · Rating 3 out of 5]

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