Past Forgetting

by Sarah Richmond

Four Romantic Times What a neat story! 'Past Forgetting' isn't just a paranormal romance; it blurs many genre lines in its crossing. You will find a mystery, human interest, and romance, all springing from the idea of "what if" that sends the reader on their way. This is a book that could be enjoyed by the young as well as the adult reader and, I think, as well appreciated. The idea behind the book is intriguing and shows original thinking by an imaginative author as she constructs a world with a different view, one in which you will enjoy your visit. The story will pull you along as the very human characters search for a way out of a their dilemma. The descriptive passages contain the mixture of color and light that will enable any reader to picture the passing scenes, the homes, the clothes. Set in an English country manor, the story takes place in two time zones. The idea behind it is fresh and requires only that the reader suspend any scepticism about time travel for a richly rewarding read. Joanna Blake and Dr. William Thomas are linked by the present and each is a prisoner of the past. Dr. Thomas comes into Joanna's life through the intervention of the vicar who tells him that the young woman needs help because she never leaves her house. He takes on the task of curing what he supposes to be agoraphobia and learns the problem is something very different, something beyond his experience. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes to read for relaxation and pure enjoyment. Review by Anne K Edwards, author of Death Comes Knocking, for ebook-reviews.net Joanna Blake yearns to live a normal life but when she steps out of her house, she finds herself in the Edwardian past. When the vicar sends the new doctor around, she is dismayed. Here is another well-meaning person who’ll try to talk her into going outside. Dr. William Thomas is bent on revenge. Malcolm Blake, Joanna’s grandfather, cheated his family out of a fortune, condemning them to a life of poverty. According to his family, the Blake’s stately mansion belongs to the descendants of Captain Thomas, his grandfather, who was hung for a murder he didn’t commit. Joanna suffers from anemia and is in need of immediate medical attention. She takes a leap of faith and confides her time travel to Will. He listens to her story and convinces her to take him to the past. Surprisingly, she agrees. She is attracted to his determination and strength and believes he intends to help her find an answer to the curse she lives under. Will thinks Joanna will confront her illness when nothing happens when they go outside. Much to his bewilderment, he also travels in the time slip. They stop to ask the date, and people throw stones at them. Will is injured and he and Joanna run back to the safety of her house. During a visit his parents, Will asks for more information about what happened between the two grandfathers. Will’s dad shows him an IOU. The IOU claims the Blake mansion as collateral for a loan to Malcolm Blake from Captain Thomas. Will shows the note to a solicitor who advises him to drop his claim. There is no way to verify the authenticity of the IOU after so many years have passed. Will sees the time travel as a great opportunity to confront Malcolm Blake and claim what rightfully belongs to his family. His growing attraction to the heiress complicates this task. Even though he feels guilty about not telling her why he wants to go back to the past, he knows she will refuse to take him if he tells her the truth. He can’t go back without her.

274 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Sarah Richmond is the author of award-winning historical romances including the 'Women With An Attitude' series. Learn more about this series and more books by this author at https://www.SarahRichmond.com

Reviews

[Susan Schimmel · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story line is not bad, but the author clearly is not English and makes many linguistic mistakes.