I’ve reread this book several times. So well written! And the story is absolutely enthralling. Each time I’m sorry to reach the end.

Excelente

And the TV mini-series that followed was made so well. Such a marvelous production, & perfectly cast.

Not a good read. Starts off ok. Turns to crap.

Amazing novel.

Needed an editor to cut this novel in half and to put some action in the action scenes! During the flight scene from the train the author stops to describe how the heroine took off her heels because truly she would have broken an ankle in the fall from the moving train - - - you have two thugs behind you . . . . Jump, Jump, Jump!!!!!

Duenas is definitely an engaging storyteller, but I became bothered by her predictable chapter conclusions. I don't think this is a spoiler alert but to cover myself, I'll state it could be. As you proceed, you'll notice she has a pattern of setting up the chapter to follow with "stay tuned" kind of language (what I term it) - using statements like "And from then on, the situation changed radically, for everyone.". Like oh my!! That going to commercial terminology to keep you to the next part. Don't set me up. Surprise me in the chapter with what's happening as it is happening. Too much distance. I would have liked a more personal diary account instead of just everything feeling very third person. I hate chapter conclusions set up. I felt like I knew where it was going all along and a captive reader may lose interest in the writing style and start to notice the page count at this point. It could drag. Sira is cute, the relationship with Agent Logan nothing spectacular, and the conclusion rather Disney, if I had to be honest. Still, you can tell the author did her homework. I'm not a history buff nor do I take to war (too long spent with a war buff) but I liked the intricacies to an extent. Just so so overall. 3/5

Okay. I really saw this story as a romance novel couched in an historical setting. The 1st person narrative lacked depth. It was an enjoyable read in spite of its shortcomings.

If you like historical fiction, this is a must read. I simply could not put it down. I am going to tell everyone I know to get this book!