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Newest Review: ... of ‘Ruby’, ‘Pearl in the Mist’, ‘All That Glitters’ and Hidden Jewel’. Then there is the customary prequel called ‘Tarnished Gold’. They contain the usual aspects- hidden family secrets, incest, rags to riches and tragedy. The series is set in Louisiana- in the bayou and New Orleans. Ruby’s mother died in childbirth and she is ... more |
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Read Reviews for Landry Series - Virginia Andre...
by - written on 17/09/00 (Very useful, 98 readings)
Rating:
I have thoroughly enjoyed all the Virginia Andrews books that I have read, but I always leave a big gap in between series. This is for two reasons. One is that the stories all follow very similar themes, even though they are all very individual. The other is that I can’t put them down once I have started them! The Landry series has not disappointed me. The series consists of ‘Ruby’, ‘Pearl in the Mist’, ‘All That Glitters’ and Hidden Jewel’. Then there is the customary prequel called ‘Tarnished Gold’. They contain the usual aspects- hidden family secrets, incest, rags to riches and tragedy. The ... Read the complete review
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