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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Zoe Aug 26, 2008
Zoe Bouchard is young, beautiful and born into a life of privilege during the Napoleonic era. She is the eldest of two daughters born to Bertrand Bouchard. However, there is one problem, she is of African descent. Zoe is the product of a love affair between her father and his African mistress. After the death of her mother at the age of six, her father and her cruel stepmother raise Zoe.
A trip to meet the man who is to become her sister's husband sets into motion a series of events which will forever change the destiny of the entire Bouchard family. Comte Julien La Roque de Toulouse is a man of privilege and a scoundrel. After meeting the beautiful Zoe, he plots to make her his mistress. His long time friend and slave owner, Flynn Sheridan has his own plans for the beautiful and refined young woman.
ZOE is an epic tale of love, betrayal, and prejudice which will take you on a journey you won't soon forget.
Excellent!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Captivating to the max... Aug 22, 2008
I began reading it at 7pm this evening and did not put it down until I completed it at 12:30am. This was a beautiful un-cheesy love story that can be read time and time again.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Wonderful Aug 16, 2008
The novel was amazing from beginning to end. The front and back cover are gorgeous too.
I love how T.A Ford intertwined romance with issues and culture relevant to 19th century France. The book reminded me of "Ever After" in some instances, but since I love the movie, I found it very pleasant.
Though the novel is a romantic tale, Ford was not afraid to take the reader into the less than romantic elements of 19th Century France for gens de couleur. For example, her sister Marianne is oblivious to the looks and glances that men give Zoe because of her skin color. Though the two were brought up similarly, Zoe is well-aware of their differences.
Many times throughout the novel, I found myself getting angry at the "villains", even gasping in disbelief over comments and situations that Zoe finds herself in. For example, she is literally told at one point that because she has brown skin and is a woman, she is meant to serve men. Even if she is raised as a woman of good standing, there are still people who consider her to be lower than anyone else.
I don't want to spoil the book, but by the book's end you really want the bad guys to get their comeuppance. I don't always get caught up in the books that I read, but Ford was able to draw out several emotions (frustration, anger, sadness, hope, laughs, relief, happiness). She is able to make you feel what Zoe and La Roque go through-- the heartache and the happy moments too.
Zoe is a truly likeable character. She is smart, quick to learn, strong-willed, and sincere. La Roque, the commitment-phobe, took a while for me to warm up to but you get a real since of who he is and why he is that way. Both characters parents have tragic stories themselves, and it affects who they are.
Her characters are engaging, the plot keeps you turning the pages, and at times I was tempted to peek at the end because it was so thrilling.
I definitely recommend this book to everyone.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
True Love Aug 15, 2008
I cannot believe I read this book in one day. I loved it from beginning to end. I fell in love with Zoe and Julien and was rooting for them to overcome all obstacles and start their life together.
Certain parts of the book,I got a little teary eyed especially the treatment of Zoe by her stepmother and also Zoe's father's heartbreak over losing the woman he so truly loved because he was not strong enough to do what his heart was telling him but he loved his daughter Zoe, the product of that great love. I also loved the relationship between Zoe and her half sister Marianne.
Wonderful read and since I'm such a sucker for a good romance story, this one did not disappoint. I will definitely be reading it again.
1 of 3 found the following review helpful:
GO & GET IT!!!!! Jun 23, 2008
I got this book 2 days ago and am already finshed with it. Not because it was a short book, but because I coudn't put it down. I luv historical IR books and this one is one of my faves. It was amazing. The drama, voilence, betrayal, lies, obsession, love, and lust all wrapped up in a book called Zoe. I know I'm finished with it but I'll probably read it again cuz I loved it. The author T. A. Ford is one to look out for. I can't wait for her next novel to come out.
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