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Full Circle: An Unforgettable Saga of Love, Loss, and the Price of Power
A gripping tale of passion, power, and the price one woman is willing to pay to defy the odds.In the tapestry of Dublin's bedrooms to the towering boardrooms of London, and from the lavish estates of Ireland to the sleek penthouses of New York, unfolds a riveting saga spanning three decades—a tale of one woman's journey through triumphs and tribulations, and the ebb and flow of her family's fortunes.
Blanche Launcelot, the former model turned formidable business tycoon, stands as a modern Irish icon. Yet, her ascent to greatness is matched only by the impending shadows of a rapid descent.
Life has been a relentless battlefield for Blanche, with each conquest accompanied by a poignant loss. Now, faced with her most formidable challenge—a custody battle that threatens to unravel her business empire—Blanche must confront her past to secure her future.
As adversaries close in, the key to her survival lies in the echoes of yesteryears. From her days as a young model shattered by betrayal to marrying into the opulent Launcelot family, and the ruthless climb to the summit—Blanche's journey unfolds against a backdrop of love lost, forbidden desires, and the resilient spirit that propelled her to the pinnacle.
Men come and go, leaving trails of betrayal, lost love, and tempting forbidden fruits. Women in her life weave a complex tapestry of lifelong feuds, bitter resentments, and unexpected defiance that could spell the end of everything Blanche holds dear.
Blanche Launcelot, the former model turned formidable business tycoon, stands as a modern Irish icon. Yet, her ascent to greatness is matched only by the impending shadows of a rapid descent.
Life has been a relentless battlefield for Blanche, with each conquest accompanied by a poignant loss. Now, faced with her most formidable challenge—a custody battle that threatens to unravel her business empire—Blanche must confront her past to secure her future.
As adversaries close in, the key to her survival lies in the echoes of yesteryears. From her days as a young model shattered by betrayal to marrying into the opulent Launcelot family, and the ruthless climb to the summit—Blanche's journey unfolds against a backdrop of love lost, forbidden desires, and the resilient spirit that propelled her to the pinnacle.
Men come and go, leaving trails of betrayal, lost love, and tempting forbidden fruits. Women in her life weave a complex tapestry of lifelong feuds, bitter resentments, and unexpected defiance that could spell the end of everything Blanche holds dear.
633 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2013
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A. O'Connor
22 books103 followersA. O'Connor is the bestselling author of The House, The Secrets of Armstrong House, The Left Handed Marriage and The Footman. A graduate in History and English from the National University of Ireland Maynooth and Trinity College Dublin, the author has contributed to two collections of short stories in aid of Barnardos Charity and played a key role in A.M.D's Fighting Blindness campaign. The House has been translated into German and the Russian edition is due for publication in 2016.
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October 7, 2021
This was closer to a 3.5 in my rating scale, rounded down because this had one of my biggest pet peeves ever.
Authors - if you're going to give year dates and use actual songs/bands, please, I beg you, get someone with musical knowledge to proofread. It's distracting, at best, especially when it's not a one-off thing.
Examples in this book included mistitling OMD's "Souvenir" as "All I Needed" and Roxy Music's "Avalon" as "The Party's Over."
In 1980, Blanche had perfected time travel and was listening to David Bowie's version of "China Girl" (1983), Human League's "Don't You Want Me" (late 1981), and the aforementioned "Avalon" (1982) was being listened to on New Years Day in 1981.
The overall story was fairly enjoyable, but far from O'Connor's best.
Authors - if you're going to give year dates and use actual songs/bands, please, I beg you, get someone with musical knowledge to proofread. It's distracting, at best, especially when it's not a one-off thing.
Examples in this book included mistitling OMD's "Souvenir" as "All I Needed" and Roxy Music's "Avalon" as "The Party's Over."
In 1980, Blanche had perfected time travel and was listening to David Bowie's version of "China Girl" (1983), Human League's "Don't You Want Me" (late 1981), and the aforementioned "Avalon" (1982) was being listened to on New Years Day in 1981.
The overall story was fairly enjoyable, but far from O'Connor's best.
February 4, 2021
Addictive difficult to put down
I found the book very difficult to put down. The story of how a strong woman could not find happiness in her life until she could let go of control over others.
I found the book very difficult to put down. The story of how a strong woman could not find happiness in her life until she could let go of control over others.
May 6, 2018
Full Circle
Wonderfully written book. Loved the character development. The plot moved briskly along. Perfect ending—although I hated to see it end.
Wonderfully written book. Loved the character development. The plot moved briskly along. Perfect ending—although I hated to see it end.
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