"Exciting storyline"
In 1888, artist Madison Westcott is painting a man in her
room when her mother insists she come out to greet her
Aunt Kendra visiting from Jamaica for the first time in
years. Madison has her model Cundo climb out her window
to avoid a scandal, but he is hurt when dogs chase him.
Kendra's companion Jefford Harris takes Madison to task
for risking Cundo's life and writes her off as spoiled. Not long afterward at a debutant ball, Madison reveals a
nude portrait she painted of herself. Her family is
appalled and to keep the scandal somewhat under control,
Kendra takes her niece back to Jamaica with her. When the
island erupts into revolution, Jefford takes his two
female companions to safety in India where Jefford and
Madison fall in love, but danger from a maniac with a
diabolical plan endangers the trio. Around the World riding on the crest of love, JEWEL OF MY
HEART is an intriguing Victorian romance with exotic
locales to freshen up the exciting storyline. Madison
seems a bit foolish, pampered and immature, but under
Kendra's nurturing, Jefford's love, and the danger they
face she turns into a strong caring adult. The villain is
a delightful rogue who readers will hiss at, but though
incredibly written seems to pale when compared with events
in Jamaica and India. Still this strong cast in several
locations bring alive the late nineteenth century as
Rosemary Rogers writes a rousing read. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted November 29, 2004
SummaryWhere peril and passion await. . .
Wild child Madison Westcott detests convention and has no
desire to marry. Thumbing her nose at London society, she
deliberately turns her coming-out ball into a spectacle by
unveiling a scandalous self-portrait. To avoid further
damage to her reputation, she is whisked away to the
family's lush Jamaican plantation by her wealthy aunt and
the dark, mysterious Jefford Harris, for whom Madison soon
feels a powerful attraction she is desperate to deny.
But when the fires of revolt sweep across the island,
Madison and Jefford flee to India, a shimmering land of
jasmine and jewels. At the court of the Raja, Madison
finally succumbs to Jefford's commanding touch. But not
even the passion of their one forbidden night can protect
them from an unexpected danger that threatens the unspoken
love between them--and their very lives. . .
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