Set in post WWI France this excellent book has mystery, suspense, history and, of course, love and lust. Ms. Stewart does an exceptional job building her main characters, sharing their doubts and fears with us then helping them learn to share with one another.

Kate’s family of Druids, her twin sister Vivie and all of the supporting cast in the Conservatoire add much to the story. Even Adrien and Dorie, despicable villains determined to hurt Kate, manage to help the love story grow as they work their evil deeds.

Gabriel is definitely not painted to be like his archangel namesake.. His struggles and doubts seem insumountable to him. Kate's love and her positive Druid nature manage to help her work her way past the walls of insecurity he has thrown up because of his war injuries and fears. The author helps them make beautiful music together in school, in concert and in bed but always Gabe finds a reason to run away.

Ms. Stewart manages to work them through to a happy ending even with Gabe kicking and screaming his fears to us, ready to give up. I love it when an author can make a character give us what we need in such a delightful way!!

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Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Dee Dialey
May 21, 2008