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jenniferd3's review
3.0
Picked this as my annual Christmas book. For its length it took me way too long to read it. :) The story was fine, although not Christmas-y, so it did not serve its purpose. It is the first Anne Perry book I have ever read. I loved the time period and the characters. I felt there was something missing a little bit from the plot, but it was still a good read. I may decide to pick up a book from on of her regular series in the future.
tlsouthard's review
3.0
I don't see what was particularly Christmas about this. In fact, it is quite dark. I really did like the characters in it - especially Squeaky. And I really liked his arguments with his conscience - and how his new found "respectability" made him feel different and want different things. And Mr. Rathbone was excellent as the example of a man of honor - true to his word, brave in the face of dangers, and kind to his compatriots.
I guess what I'm saying is that the characters were better than the story.
I guess what I'm saying is that the characters were better than the story.
krisrid's review
3.0
This was a good seasonal read. As always, Anne Perry is a masterful writer with a truly talented ability to develop characters and set a mood for her books that makes you feel that you are standing right next to the characters and experiencing the story with them, rather than simply reading it.
In this Christmas story, James Wentworth is heartsick over his son Lucien, who has taken up with a very bad group of people and left his life with his family for debauchery, drugs and other bad choices.
James is determined to find his son and bring him back to his family and his life, so he enlists the aid of his friend Henry Rathbone to search for Lucien. Henry gathers a group of companions who know the darkside of London well, and who agree to help him search for Lucien.
The story that ensues will take the reader on a dark journey through despair, bad choices, and dangerous people, but will ultimately result in a Christmas happy ending. A fast, easy and entertaining read perfect for the holiday season!
In this Christmas story, James Wentworth is heartsick over his son Lucien, who has taken up with a very bad group of people and left his life with his family for debauchery, drugs and other bad choices.
James is determined to find his son and bring him back to his family and his life, so he enlists the aid of his friend Henry Rathbone to search for Lucien. Henry gathers a group of companions who know the darkside of London well, and who agree to help him search for Lucien.
The story that ensues will take the reader on a dark journey through despair, bad choices, and dangerous people, but will ultimately result in a Christmas happy ending. A fast, easy and entertaining read perfect for the holiday season!
summermsmith's review against another edition
3.0
This is definitely not a feel-good Christmas story. It’s a tale of dark vices and the dregs of society. I didn’t like it terribly. That being said, Anne Perry’s insights and characters always have such a depth that they redeem the content.
lnatal's review
3.0
A gift from dear friend Bettie which just arrived safely home. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
This is my first book on the series "Christmas stories" and I really liked it.
This is the story of James Wentworth's search for his disappeared son. He asks for the help of Sir Henry Rathbone who was also helped by Squeaky Robinson and Doctor Crow. Their search delves into the underworld of drugs and prostitution in order to rescue Lucien.
This is my first book on the series "Christmas stories" and I really liked it.
This is the story of James Wentworth's search for his disappeared son. He asks for the help of Sir Henry Rathbone who was also helped by Squeaky Robinson and Doctor Crow. Their search delves into the underworld of drugs and prostitution in order to rescue Lucien.
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