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Snakes and Ladders
Marjorie Hardy has brains, courage and beauty - but these assets aren't nearly enough when she falls in love with Robert MacLaren, heir to a whisky empire.
- GenresRomance
538 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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Madge Swindells
49 books18 followersMADGE SWINDELLS was born and educated in England. As a teenager, she emigrated with her parents to South Africa where she studied archaeology and anthropology at Cape Town University. The author of numerous romance novels, her work has been translated into seven languages and has reached bestseller lists across the world.
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January 3, 2019
Wonderfully written saga
This is just another example of the exceptional writing talent by Madge Swindell. This story covers almost three decades beginning in the '70's as rich boy Robert and poor girl Marjorie meet and fall in love.
The determination to become something, especially in the 1970's timeframe, as a woman brought me back to the 'super mom' image being extolled at the time. Having children and a career was drilled in our heads. I know I succumbed to the idea. Virginia Slims ads announced "you've come a long way, baby," and we had..... but the guilt of neglecting our parenting/nurturing by replacing it with overwork to attain our children's futures and having what we never had became the worst of life's lessons. This story describes and details all too well the grind and poor return for our efforts regardless of how much wealth/status we had attained.
I loved this book and felt a personal connection to Marjorie. So much emptiness in her revenge. So much loss regardless of her business gains.
This is an absolute recommendation to readers, especially women.
This is just another example of the exceptional writing talent by Madge Swindell. This story covers almost three decades beginning in the '70's as rich boy Robert and poor girl Marjorie meet and fall in love.
The determination to become something, especially in the 1970's timeframe, as a woman brought me back to the 'super mom' image being extolled at the time. Having children and a career was drilled in our heads. I know I succumbed to the idea. Virginia Slims ads announced "you've come a long way, baby," and we had..... but the guilt of neglecting our parenting/nurturing by replacing it with overwork to attain our children's futures and having what we never had became the worst of life's lessons. This story describes and details all too well the grind and poor return for our efforts regardless of how much wealth/status we had attained.
I loved this book and felt a personal connection to Marjorie. So much emptiness in her revenge. So much loss regardless of her business gains.
This is an absolute recommendation to readers, especially women.
January 4, 2020
Great book
I have enjoyed reading all of this author’s books. Looking forward to the next book. Highly recommend reading this book.
I have enjoyed reading all of this author’s books. Looking forward to the next book. Highly recommend reading this book.
December 22, 2025
fabulous
Wow this was a great read! I will definitely be looking for more from this author. I love a great storyline !
Wow this was a great read! I will definitely be looking for more from this author. I love a great storyline !
May 10, 2014
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