Marilyn Holdsworth

This took me by surprise—very pleasantly so.

When I read the ‘blurb’, I was expecting a gentle, ambling story about a wife struggling to decide whether or not to continue being a trophy wife to her wealthy husband and stay-at-home mum to her two young boys or to feed her artistic talent and need to express her creativity by going back to work for her former employer.

But it had an awful lot more meat on the bones. The anguish she experienced went further than just her: it was shared by her husband who feared her proximity to her former boss (was he her ex-lover?) would rock the increasingly unstable marriage. His paranoia wasn’t helped by his own work problems. It was also shared by her sons, who found it hard to cope with a mum who just didn't seem to be around very much. It was even shared by her former boss, who, while determined to win her back to his growing company, doubted his confidence in being able to keep her with him.

The repercussions of her decision echo loudly, resonantly, and dramatically.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It was classy, sophisticated, well written, reasonably well edited, and it was easy to put yourself into each of the main characters’ shoes to see their points of view and feel their passion, whatever its focus. You didn’t necessarily have to like the character: there are one or two undesirables and one or two (deliberately) irksome ones. It was easy to feel an emotion (good or bad) for all the characters; there were none who could be ignored.

This book was about decisions and what-ifs. I found it hard to put down and that’s always a good sign, I think!
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Author: Marilyn Holdsworth
Published By: AuthorHouse
Age Recommend: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 5
Blog Review For: GMTA
Review:

"Pegasus" by Marilyn Holdsworth was really a eye opener for me that this type of treatment of cruelty of animals actually
happens. Wow! It is even more appealing to know there are 'those who love animals and stand up for their rights.' YES!

"Pegasus" was really a ride from the beginning of the story till the very end focusing on humanity toward these wild mustangs and racehorses that the owner, Victor Rossi who sold badly damaged horses to overseas meat markets. How this turns out is really worth the read of "Pegasus." The authors characters were really very interesting in how Hannah Bradley(who was a journalist-heroine) and Winston Caughfield(a lawyer-hero) coming together ...both widowers...finding love....and not just of horses...... the rescue of 'Pegasus' .... the horse rescue to healing was a miracle all in itself....definitely a one of a kind horse. Had Pegasus been a racing horse? You must get this wonderful read to find out this and more.

With Hannah and Winston coming together to save these horses from slaughter was a real interesting read to see how this was done. The other characters... Mary Little Deer, Hank,Victor, Candy, Al, Dee Dee, Dr.Ward Stevens, Mike Adams, Martha Preacher, Clyde Morris, Black Hawk, Aaron Carson, B. Jay and Franz only to name a few really made this novel a good read.

"Pegasus" was filled with fast and action packed mystery, adventure and romance that would definitely hold your attention
for a unforgettable read. Even if you aren't a animal lover I think you will still enjoy this novel but if you are a lover I would definitely recommend it to you as a excellent read.… (más)