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RABBIT HEART by COLLEEN HITCHCOCK
ONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING BOOKS I'VE READ IN YEARS!
She?s the mistress every man wants and feels he must possess. How can you not be intrigued when the first line of the book reads, ?There was a dead man in my boudoir?? It also puts a whole new slant on the phrase la petite mort, doesn?t it? Unfortunately, that death was permanent.
It?s August 1891, and Nicollette Caron?s thirteenth lover has just died in her arms trying to please her. She did her best to convince Denton not make love to her. He didn?t listen and now he?s paid with his life.
Nicollette is re-dressing Denton?s lifeless body when Marie stumbles upon the garish scene. They devise a plan to dispose of the body and make it appear Denton died from an accident. Once they?ve completed the task, Nicollette runs off to Glastonbury. Numbers fourteen and fifteen await her arrival.
Following her trail is Scotland Yard?s best detective; Jackson Lang. He?s determined to find the person who murdered Denton. They meet when he journeys to Glastonbury on business and pleasure. He is quite intrigued with the young lady.
Two more bodies are found. A telegram reaches Jackson with news that twelve bodies were discovered in Italy and France in much the same condition. He?s convinced that Nicollette is guilty; however, he must have evidence to prove it.
Queen Victoria wants the murderer found and hanged. When she receives word the suspect is most likely a French woman, she asks that the guillotine be borrowed from France. What better way to execute a French citizen?
In the meantime, Nicollette has caught the eye of Lord Baston. He?s determined to have her and nothing she can say will prevent it. Will he be able to save her from kneeling at the feet of Madame Guillotine?
Colleen Hitchcock?s RABBIT HEART is a compelling and somewhat dark Victorian story. She introduces a young woman whose heart is as innocent as a babe?s but who is cursed with a physical flaw in her heart that kills people who get too close. Nicollette?s story is told in the first person and offers a glimpse into her tortured soul. She wants nothing more than to be loved as a woman should be without the complications.
The story reaches its climax, no pun intended, when Jackson is forced to arrest her. The trial that follows is filled with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, chewing on your nails and turning the pages.
Jackson?s interest in the forensic sciences was incorporated into the storyline and became an essential piece of the plot. I was intrigued with his analytical mind and the questions he posed to the doctors. He had no qualms asking for detailed information about the conditions of the corpses.
RABBIT HEART is not for everyone. But if you?re interested in reading something a little out of the ordinary, this one?s great. This was one of the most intriguing books I've read in years! It?s a keeper and a recommended read. I anxiously wait for the next one in the series.
The quote was used with the permission. Rated 5 RIBBONS
( 5 Ribbons - a book I would gush about to all my friends and recommend to anyone and everyone. A real page-turner. )
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cmcray, April 8, 2006
RABBIT HEART by COLLEEN HITCHCOCKONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING BOOKS I'VE READ IN YEARS!
She?s the mistress every man wants and feels he must possess. How can you not be intrigued when the first line of the book reads, ?There was a dead man in my boudoir?? It also puts a whole new slant on the phrase la petite mort, doesn?t it? Unfortunately, that death was permanent.
It?s August 1891, and Nicollette Caron?s thirteenth lover has just died in her arms trying to please her. She did her best to convince Denton not make love to her. He didn?t listen and now he?s paid with his life.
Nicollette is re-dressing Denton?s lifeless body when Marie stumbles upon the garish scene. They devise a plan to dispose of the body and make it appear Denton died from an accident. Once they?ve completed the task, Nicollette runs off to Glastonbury. Numbers fourteen and fifteen await her arrival.
Following her trail is Scotland Yard?s best detective; Jackson Lang. He?s determined to find the person who murdered Denton. They meet when he journeys to Glastonbury on business and pleasure. He is quite intrigued with the young lady.
Two more bodies are found. A telegram reaches Jackson with news that twelve bodies were discovered in Italy and France in much the same condition. He?s convinced that Nicollette is guilty; however, he must have evidence to prove it.
Queen Victoria wants the murderer found and hanged. When she receives word the suspect is most likely a French woman, she asks that the guillotine be borrowed from France. What better way to execute a French citizen?
In the meantime, Nicollette has caught the eye of Lord Baston. He?s determined to have her and nothing she can say will prevent it. Will he be able to save her from kneeling at the feet of Madame Guillotine?
Colleen Hitchcock?s RABBIT HEART is a compelling and somewhat dark Victorian story. She introduces a young woman whose heart is as innocent as a babe?s but who is cursed with a physical flaw in her heart that kills people who get too close. Nicollette?s story is told in the first person and offers a glimpse into her tortured soul. She wants nothing more than to be loved as a woman should be without the complications.
The story reaches its climax, no pun intended, when Jackson is forced to arrest her. The trial that follows is filled with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, chewing on your nails and turning the pages.
Jackson?s interest in the forensic sciences was incorporated into the storyline and became an essential piece of the plot. I was intrigued with his analytical mind and the questions he posed to the doctors. He had no qualms asking for detailed information about the conditions of the corpses.
RABBIT HEART is not for everyone. But if you?re interested in reading something a little out of the ordinary, this one?s great. This was one of the most intriguing books I've read in years! It?s a keeper and a recommended read. I anxiously wait for the next one in the series.
The quote was used with the permission. Rated 5 RIBBONS
( 5 Ribbons - a book I would gush about to all my friends and recommend to anyone and everyone. A real page-turner. )
--Claudia McRay, Editor/Reviewer, Romance Junkies www.romancejunkies.com
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