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 The Dilemma - Penny Vincenzi
 The Dilemma - Penny Vincenzi ... children safe, her life intact, was to tell a lie. One simple, straightforward lie. But it wasn't that simple or straightforward at all. Her life, as Bard Channing's third wife, was very far from easy. He was charismatic, powerful and rich - and he adored her. He was also manipulative and scheming, with a family as large and complex as his business. But it was an emotional crisis of her own which finally put Francesca's dilemma into perspective. Made her wonder if she loved Bard enough to lie for him.Newest Review: ... than bed based. The book begins with Francesca Duncan-Brown giving up her career to become the wife of the hugely successful ... more ... business mogul Bard Channing. She quickly becomes bored with the trophy-wife-life, and as he becomes increasingly distant, & absent her dissatisfaction grows. There is clearly something huge bothering him with regard to his business or another aspect of his life that she is not party to. Will she discover the reason for this guardedness? Of course, but it'll take 816 pages to get there, & by then you may feel a little let down.
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The Dilemma - Penny Vincenzi: Packs a paltry punch for a tome this hefty (348 words)
by - written on 04/11/09 (Very useful, 17 readings)
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Vincenzi is a guilty pleasure, & after devouring her 'Spoils of Time' trilogy shockingly quickly I was hungry for more. Sadly this modern-day saga (1990s) paled in comparison. She clearly draws from the same repertoire of characterisation & theme as 'The Spoils of Time' but there is something lacking. If you like scandal, sex & sumptuousness then 'The Dilemma' does deliver; but the crux of the scandal is more business based than bed based. The book begins with Francesca Duncan-Brown giving up her career to become the wife of the hugely successful business mogul Bard Channing. She quickly becomes bored with the trophy-wife-life, and as he becomes ... Read the complete review
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