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Al otro lado del espejo (1986)

por Karleen Koen

Series: The Tamworths (Book 1)

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Fiction. Literature. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML:

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

"A sprawling escape into 18th century English nobility and one heck of an engaging romantic drama."â??Newsweek

One of the most beloved historical fiction novels of all time, Through a Glass Darkly presents a breathtaking, lush story of a young noblewoman as she explores the intriguing world of the noble class while building her life with the man she loves.

Karleen Koen's sweeping saga introduces unforgettable characters consumed with passion: the extraordinarily beautiful fifteen-year-old noblewoman, Barbara Alderley; the man she adores, the wickedly handsome Roger MontGeoffry; her grandmother, the duchess, who rules the family with cunning and wit; and her mother, the ineffably cruel, self-centered and licentious Diana.

Although her own romantic fairy tale seems to be coming true, Barbara has a lot to learn about the machinations of the royal courts, financial chaos, and surviving with her reputation intact. Like no other work, Through a Glass Darkly is infused with intrigue, sweetened by romance and awash in the black ink of betrayal.

Full of elements that fans of Susanna Kearsley, Diana Gabaldon, and Phillipa Gregory will love:
  • A rich, beautiful world you can escape to
  • Characters with strong hearts and extraordinary depth
  • Sumptuous, stunning historical detail
  • Romance to sweep you up and carry you away

Praise for Through a Glass Darkly:
"[A] lavish, carefully researched portrait of a young woman's turbulent coming of age in 18th-century England and France."â??People
"Fast-paced and fun to read!"â??Glamour
"A brilliant historical novel, a lovely romance, a gripping character studyâ??there's something for everyone."â??Richmond Time
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    Katherine por Anya Seton (citygirl)
    citygirl: Also a richly detailed love story set in England, though Katherine is set in the fourteenth century, and is based on a real couple.
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The only thing that kept me from throwing this across the room was that it was on my Kindle. The only thing that made me finish was to see how it turned out. Characters while well drawn were all either simpering or dissolute, and I was unsympathetic to most of them. I think the problem here was just too much description. While well done - just agonizingly too much. ( )
  MuggleBorn930 | Jul 11, 2021 |
From the viewpoint of historical fiction; this is some really good stuff. Set during the politically tumultuous time of the change from the House of Stewart to the House of Hanover in the British monarchy; this was an era of intrigue, rebellion, betrayal and retribution. The political maneuverings in this book are substantial and fascinating.

So there is a romance involved; I will admit that I don't read romance novels but I don't let romance get in the way of a good historical novel. Poor young Barbara Alderley; I do feel for her. The tender heart and romantic dreams of a 15 year old girl.....so sweet, so impossible. Just wait, sweetie, once you have had your babies and hit mid-life, an arranged marriage with a 20-years-your-senior, titled and wealthy gay man is going to seem like the answer to your prayers.

I adore the Dowager Duchess of Tamworth; she has become one of my all-time favorite fictional characters. I like Barbara's cousins; Mary, and Tony, the young Duke of Tamworth. Some of the servants are wonderful; Annie, Perryman and the young footman, James, really liven up the scenes at Tamworth. Montrose, White, and Therese, from Barbara's household also add depth and interest to the human drama. The non-human drama is pretty good, too. Dulcinea is one of the most fully realized fictional felines I have ever had the joy of reading about. As I am a non-partisan lover of dogs and cats I also enjoyed reading about the pugs; they seem very much like some of the pugs I have met during my life.

The bad guys in this book are also startlingly realistic. Some of the bad guys are just selfish people, like Barbara's mother, Diana. Others, like the Duc du Richeliu and that horrid little French princesse, are more actively evil and destructive.

I enjoy Koen's writing style; I thought it was elegant and inspiring of imagery without being too pretty or overwrought. The woman has a way of telling a story; I have to give her that. Much happens in this novel, both in the story arcs of the characters and the historical era. We are left with a real cliffhanger at the end.

Don't worry, there is a sequel.










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  Equestrienne | Jan 5, 2021 |
The easiest and quickest way to describe Through a Glass Darkly is to say it is an 18th century soap opera. A saga written in 1986, it follows the fortunes and failures of a noble family, the Alderleys, in the early part of the century.

Even as a child, Barbara Alderley was besotted with Roger Montgeoffry. A sophisticated, handsome man about 25 years her senior, they marry when she is fifteen. After a short time in London, they reside in Paris where the beautiful young bride becomes a sensation. Intrigue, betrayal and debauchery rule the time and their lives.

Compelling enough to keep the reader wondering what was coming next with the Montgeoffrys or the Alderleys, it's on the other hand much too long (673 pages) and often repetitive. At about 500 pages I began scanning. Note that some readers could be offended by the sexual escapades of some characters which I thought grew rather tiresome. ( )
  clue | May 31, 2018 |
One of my favorite books of all time. I've read this novel many, many times and I still love it. Beautifully written...I cried more reading this book than I have with any other. There aren't enough words to explain how much I adore it. ( )
  taranator | Jul 11, 2017 |
I read this historical fiction series backwards (not recommended) and sadly this first book was my least favorite. Quite possibly, however, that was because I do not enjoy this time period as much. That said, Koen's characters are very well written and she really does draw you into England and France. ( )
  evymac | Jul 7, 2016 |
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When I was a child, I spake as a child. I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I out away childish things.

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

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Fiction. Literature. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML:

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

"A sprawling escape into 18th century English nobility and one heck of an engaging romantic drama."â??Newsweek

One of the most beloved historical fiction novels of all time, Through a Glass Darkly presents a breathtaking, lush story of a young noblewoman as she explores the intriguing world of the noble class while building her life with the man she loves.

Karleen Koen's sweeping saga introduces unforgettable characters consumed with passion: the extraordinarily beautiful fifteen-year-old noblewoman, Barbara Alderley; the man she adores, the wickedly handsome Roger MontGeoffry; her grandmother, the duchess, who rules the family with cunning and wit; and her mother, the ineffably cruel, self-centered and licentious Diana.

Although her own romantic fairy tale seems to be coming true, Barbara has a lot to learn about the machinations of the royal courts, financial chaos, and surviving with her reputation intact. Like no other work, Through a Glass Darkly is infused with intrigue, sweetened by romance and awash in the black ink of betrayal.

Full of elements that fans of Susanna Kearsley, Diana Gabaldon, and Phillipa Gregory will love: A rich, beautiful world you can escape to Characters with strong hearts and extraordinary depth Sumptuous, stunning historical detail Romance to sweep you up and carry you away

Praise for Through a Glass Darkly:
"[A] lavish, carefully researched portrait of a young woman's turbulent coming of age in 18th-century England and France."â??People
"Fast-paced and fun to read!"â??Glamour
"A brilliant historical novel, a lovely romance, a gripping character studyâ??there's something for everyone."â??Richmond Time

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