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Title: A Beauty So Rare
Subtitle: Belmont Mansion, Book 2
Author: Tamera Alexander
Narrator: Linda Stephens
Format: Unabridged
Length: 21 hrs and 10 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-03-14
Publisher: Recorded Books
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 240 votes
Genres: Romance, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Pink was not what Eleanor Braddock ordered, but maybe it would soften the tempered steel of a woman who came through a war--and still had one to fight.
Eleanor Braddock, a spinster at 30, has long since dismissed any hope of marriage. But when a dying soldier whispers his final words, she believes her life can still have meaning and determines to find his widow. But this compassionate deed takes a harsh turn, and Eleanor finds herself dependent upon the richest woman in America and the most despised woman in Nashville--her aunt, Adelicia Acklen, mistress of Belmont Mansion. A clandestine act of kindness leads Eleanor to an unlikely path for her life--building an orphanage, a place that will house widows and orphans from the Civil War. And while Eleanor knows her own heart, she also knows her aunt will never approve.
Marcus von Quint, Archduke of the House of Habsburg and second in line to the Austrian throne, arrives in Nashville in search of a life he determines, instead of one determined for him. Collaborating with botanist Luther Burbank, Marcus seeks to combine his own passion for nature with his expertise in architecture. But his plans to incorporate natural beauty into the design of the orphanage run contrary to the wishes of practical, frugal Eleanor, who sees his ideas as costly nonsense. Yet as the construction project continues, Marcus and Eleanor find common ground--and a love neither of them expected.
But Marcus is not the man Adelicia has chosen for Eleanor to marry, and even if he were, someone who knows Marcus's secrets is about to reveal them all.
Members Reviews:
The South Lost . . . get over it!
I enjoyed several different things about this book and I realize that atrocities were committed by both the North and the South but come on! Attempting to make the South's pro-slavery message more palatable by making "owners" nice to their "slaves" and more charitable to their communities is asking too much! Alexander could have at least made the prior slave owner to have had an epiphany of some sort recognizing "owning" people is bad!
A treasure to savor.
Taken back in time by a story with suspense and anticipation the reader awaits every word. Spoken words by a gifted narrator holds your attention with spellbinding authority. You are more than a spectator but rather participating in the gripping story of days gone by in history.
My applause to everyone whose time and giftedness made this happen for our enjoyment.
story w/history & fiction intermingled perfectly
History and fiction are intertwined so perfect that you both enjoy the historic story and the beauty of the romance unfold in the pages.
.
overall a wonderful book. i was a little disappointed that Claire lost her accent though.
Bravo
All of Tamera Alexander's writings are so special. Love all of them so far. Especially loved the ones of the Nashville area, since have lived there, and know exactly where and what she writes about. Hope to read all she has written.
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Title: A Beauty So Rare
Subtitle: Belmont Mansion, Book 2
Author: Tamera Alexander
Narrator: Linda Stephens
Format: Unabridged
Length: 21 hrs and 10 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-03-14
Publisher: Recorded Books
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 240 votes
Genres: Romance, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Pink was not what Eleanor Braddock ordered, but maybe it would soften the tempered steel of a woman who came through a war--and still had one to fight.
Eleanor Braddock, a spinster at 30, has long since dismissed any hope of marriage. But when a dying soldier whispers his final words, she believes her life can still have meaning and determines to find his widow. But this compassionate deed takes a harsh turn, and Eleanor finds herself dependent upon the richest woman in America and the most despised woman in Nashville--her aunt, Adelicia Acklen, mistress of Belmont Mansion. A clandestine act of kindness leads Eleanor to an unlikely path for her life--building an orphanage, a place that will house widows and orphans from the Civil War. And while Eleanor knows her own heart, she also knows her aunt will never approve.
Marcus von Quint, Archduke of the House of Habsburg and second in line to the Austrian throne, arrives in Nashville in search of a life he determines, instead of one determined for him. Collaborating with botanist Luther Burbank, Marcus seeks to combine his own passion for nature with his expertise in architecture. But his plans to incorporate natural beauty into the design of the orphanage run contrary to the wishes of practical, frugal Eleanor, who sees his ideas as costly nonsense. Yet as the construction project continues, Marcus and Eleanor find common ground--and a love neither of them expected.
But Marcus is not the man Adelicia has chosen for Eleanor to marry, and even if he were, someone who knows Marcus's secrets is about to reveal them all.
Members Reviews:
The South Lost . . . get over it!
I enjoyed several different things about this book and I realize that atrocities were committed by both the North and the South but come on! Attempting to make the South's pro-slavery message more palatable by making "owners" nice to their "slaves" and more charitable to their communities is asking too much! Alexander could have at least made the prior slave owner to have had an epiphany of some sort recognizing "owning" people is bad!
A treasure to savor.
Taken back in time by a story with suspense and anticipation the reader awaits every word. Spoken words by a gifted narrator holds your attention with spellbinding authority. You are more than a spectator but rather participating in the gripping story of days gone by in history.
My applause to everyone whose time and giftedness made this happen for our enjoyment.
story w/history & fiction intermingled perfectly
History and fiction are intertwined so perfect that you both enjoy the historic story and the beauty of the romance unfold in the pages.
.
overall a wonderful book. i was a little disappointed that Claire lost her accent though.
Bravo
All of Tamera Alexander's writings are so special. Love all of them so far. Especially loved the ones of the Nashville area, since have lived there, and know exactly where and what she writes about. Hope to read all she has written.