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As a huge ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ fan this book ticked every box. Yes, it’s a historical romance in some ways but also has hints of suspense and a thread of social commentary running right through the story. It starts in 1905 with Helena who is a young debutante entering her first London season. She is soon steered by her family into marriage with a powerful, rich man who appears to be charming and everything she could wish for. But Oliver has his own dark secrets and Helena realizes she’s made a big mistake. Her unhappiness is made worse by her attraction to a young doctor, Nicholas, who is considered to be far beneath her socially. The contrast between the different classes is well observed and the role of women and their lack of power is well brought out. The deft way in which this story is told goes far beyond a traditional romance but will still leave the reader more than satisfied at the end.


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Dangerous Decisions Margaret Kaine 9781781890349 Books Reviews

I downloaded Dangerous Decisions just at the right moment. The last episode of Downton Abbey had played and I wanted to read something in a similar vein. This novel ticked all the right boxes. The manner in which the author described the difference between the lives of the characters upstairs/downstairs and the sad lives of the women who inhabit the demi monde was spot on. I felt an immediate rapport for the innocent Helena and, as her marriage approached, wanted to shout DON'T DO IT. But, do it she did - and the consequences of that 'dangerous decision' reverberate throughout this well-written novel, making us turn the pages. I won't give the plot away, I'll just say that I was rooting for Cora (the tart with the heart of gold), detested unfeeling Oliver Faraday and loved Doctor Carstairs. I switched off my kindle with a feeling of satisfaction, glad that Helen got the happy ending she so richly deserved.
Dangerous Decisions is set during the Edwardian era, with all the plot twists and turns and beautiful characterisation which made me enjoy the TV series Downton Abbey so much.

Margaret Kaine's beautiful writing style pulled me right into that bygone era. The plot was engrossing, clever and unusual and never predictable, and the characters so gorgeously portrayed I was very moist-eyed in a few parts.

I read it in two sittings, which is quite something when you've got two active young daughters.

Initially I was attracted to this book by the beautiful cover, and then by the blurb which hinted at a supposedly idyllic situation where a lot more was going on beneath the veneer of good manners than one would imagine. I was so glad I read it, having just finished an African-set thriller, so was ready for a more measured, cleverly crafted historical romance.

Dangerous Decisions was a great story.

Highly recommended!
This is not a romance, this is romantic fiction and cos of that there is a long way to Helen's HEA.

She is a nice young woman, and when a nice man courts her she does think he seems ok. But there is something about Oliver that gave me chills from the start. But they marry and we see their married life, the happy and unhappy parts.

There is also someone else in the shadows, a doctor called Nicholas. Oh she should have chosen him but how could she as they were not the same class and therefore never really introduced. There were just glances. Those were the days. The whole social issue is shown throughout the book, we get the whole downstairs upstairs thing and comments about social issues at the time.

Now do not think it's an unhappy book. No there is romance at first and then a bit of dangerous things happening too. I liked it as it felt more real. She did not have time to think over things and therefore chose rather quickly. He was a respectable nice man. It was a step up for her. But that does not always mean happiness.

Conclusion
A good book that even had a bit of suspense at the end.
I read a huge part of this book in one sitting because I simply couldn’t stop reading! Dangerous Decisions had me hooked from the first page. This is a beautifully written period story that transports the reader back in time to be totally immersed in the sights and sounds of the era. It explores the lives of a whole raft of vibrant, colourful Edwardian characters from the wealthy landowners down to the poverty stricken lower classes. Margaret Kaine paints a complete, what must have been meticulously researched, canvas of Edwardian living. Downton Abbey eat your heart out!

The reader can immediately identify with Helena, the lead lady of the book and share her concerns about her choice of husband, but also sympathise with her as her sense of duty prevails. Through the thoughts and opinions of her characters Margaret Kaine weaves in to the story all the important social and political issues of the day. She gives us an insight into just how difficult life could be as an Edwardian woman, whether she was privileged and wealthy lady like Helena or existing on her wits as a ‘lady of the night’ like Cora.

It is a gripping tale full of intrigue, prejudice and romance which takes the form of two very different men, one who the reader very early on falls in love with and one whose despicable actions invoke only contempt.

Towards the end of the book I began to wonder how all the strands of the story were going to come together or if they ever would. I had to keep reading, it wasn’t an option, it was a necessity.

Turning the pages reveals the eclectic mix of characters from all walks of life and class, all expertly bought to life. I felt their anxiety, their doubts and their pain, I laughed with them and cried with them. Yes, this is a book for Downton Abbey fans, but it is so much more than that. This is quite simply a masterpiece and a must for anyone who enjoys a gripping, enthralling and perfectly balanced historical read.
As a huge ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ fan this book ticked every box. Yes, it’s a historical romance in some ways but also has hints of suspense and a thread of social commentary running right through the story. It starts in 1905 with Helena who is a young debutante entering her first London season. She is soon steered by her family into marriage with a powerful, rich man who appears to be charming and everything she could wish for. But Oliver has his own dark secrets and Helena realizes she’s made a big mistake. Her unhappiness is made worse by her attraction to a young doctor, Nicholas, who is considered to be far beneath her socially. The contrast between the different classes is well observed and the role of women and their lack of power is well brought out. The deft way in which this story is told goes far beyond a traditional romance but will still leave the reader more than satisfied at the end.