Title: Again The Magic Author: Lisa Kleypas type of book: Historical Romance call number: Fic

This book is strong in story and setting.

Summary:
Lady Aline Marsden and John McKenna have loved each other their whole lives. There is only one problem, she comes from an old and respected noble bloodline and he is the bastard son of no one knows and is employed by her father (owner of Stony Cross) as a stable hand. When Aline's father learns of their affair, he wants to destroy McKenna. Aline makes her father promise to do nothing; she will make sure he goes away. Lady Aline knows there is only way to do this . . . make McKenna believe her love was not real and a game. McKenna leaves devastated.

Soon after leaving, Aline is severely injured and lives her life as an aging spinster at Stony Cross. It is twelve years later and McKenna has made himself a fortune in America. He has come back to Stony Cross for revenge. Not knowing the truth, his goal in life is to make Aline suffer as he has suffered for twelve years.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
This modernized version of tragic young love divided by social class is reminiscent of Wuthering Heights but with less absolute havoc. It will leave readers crying and knowing just how wonderful a master romance writer Kleypas is.

Other suggested reading:

Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas

Worth Any Price by Lisa Kleypas

Employee Initials: KS Review Date: March 2004

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