The Face of Heaven.The Face of Heaven Sherry Mauro Publish America ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 1413737781 $24.95 463 pages The Face of Heaven is the sequel to Even Angels Fall written by accomplished gothic romance Gothic romance, type of novel that flourished in the late 18th and early 19th cent. in England. Gothic romances were mysteries, often involving the supernatural and heavily tinged with horror, and they were usually set against dark backgrounds of medieval ruins and author, Sherry A. Mauro. In her signature haunting and poetic style of writing, she has brought yet another twist into the already perverse world of both the Tate and Devour de·vour tr.v. de·voured, de·vour·ing, de·vours 1. To eat up greedily. See Synonyms at eat. 2. To destroy, consume, or waste: Flames devoured the structure in minutes. families. This is not only a continuation where the first one left off, but also an in-depth look into Sabrina's life, both past and present. I had been looking forward to reading this one, revisiting the characters I had come to know so well. I figured I was in for some surprises, and I was more than thrilled with the end result. The whole illusion of a family that Sabrina, has grown up with, delivers yet another blow to her world. It's hard for me to imagine being part of a family where secrets and sins run rampant, but the author paints it in a way that is not only realistic, but gives great attention to detail. The first book Even Angels Fall, set the tone and introduced us to the scheming, evocative, and often-benevolent characters we grew to either hate or love. The Face of Heaven takes us further, yet reaches back at the same time. New characters are introduced and old ones never seem to want to leave. We are able to delve into the realms of the Devour Women Curse with intensity and strength. Why aren't the women allowed to be with the men they love? Is Sabrina's life already accounted for just because of her last name? The answers will keep you flipping pages, and in suspense until you reach the end. However, there is always room for more. Each chapter is rich with ambience, lush settings, complex characters, and devilish dev·il·ish adj. 1. Of, resembling, or characteristic of a devil, as: a. Malicious; evil. b. Mischievous, teasing, or annoying. 2. Excessive; extreme: devilish heat. dialogue. Deaths, murder, accidents, and revenge are only a small taste of themes hidden in the pages. So many answers lie in the Tate mansion, but those who go in don't always come out. Sherry A Mauro has made a solid name for herself in Gothic Romance and is a true teller of stories. Her work continues to grow, improve, and keep the reader wanting more. You'll want to read both Even Angels Fall and The Face of Heaven, to prepare yourself for the final book Tangled Souls: Legacy of Deceit Deceit Aimwell pretends to be titled to wed into wealth. [Br. Lit.: The Beaux’ Stratagem] Ananias lies about amount of money received for land. [N.T.: Acts 5:1–6] Ananias Club all its members are liars. [Am. to round out an impressive and decadent dec·a·dent adj. 1. Being in a state of decline or decay. 2. Marked by or providing unrestrained gratification; self-indulgent. 3. often Decadent Of or relating to literary Decadence. n. macabre ma·ca·bre adj. 1. Suggesting the horror of death and decay; gruesome: macabre tales of war and plague in the Middle Ages. See Synonyms at ghastly. 2. trilogy. |
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