Island of a Thousand Springs (ENG)

When I read the synopsis, I classified this story as fairly predictable. Just another passionate story under a tropical sun. Normally this genre is not my first choice, but I selected this title as a change from the crime novels I typically read. I expected a light read, linked with some adventure and informative background on the period. But quickly after the introduction of the characters, I realized that the plot is far from predictable. Each page reveals more events, events you would never have dreamed of. The unexpected twists are fascinating, which results in wanting to devour it in one go. When reading the book you realize how much work went into it, all the research is remarkable. All this background information coupled with pleasant characters and a little imagination, make this book an exciting read. Even though I don’t read a romance that often, I found this book exciting. Fans of this genre will definitely appreciate their money’s worth.

The book is fascinating in topic and description. We might think we know about this era and it's dramas, complications and romantic sides but this book describes them in a much deeper way. You can feel like you're actually there, in cold England, in a damp room or on a tropical beach with white sand under your feet. The research on important matters checks out to make this also a historical depiction that gives us a movie in our minds! I would recommend this book to romantics, human rights enthusiasts and human history lovers. An excellent holiday read that is hard to put down.