Three Plays: Desire Under The Elms, Strange Interlude, Mourning Becomes Electra
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  • Desire Under the Elms
  • mourning becomes elektra
  • THREE MASTERPIECES
  • need some ideas
  • Three great and rarely performed plays by Eugene O'Neill
Three Plays: Desire Under The Elms, Strange Interlude, Mourning Becomes Electra
Eugene O'Neill
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ASIN: 0679763961
Release Date: 1995-10-31

Book Description

These three plays exemplify Eugene O'Neil's ability to explore the limits of the human predicament, even as he sounds the depths of his audiences' hearts.

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3 out of 5 stars Desire Under the Elms.......2006-08-20

Its the only play i read in the book. It was an interesting read. The dialect is sometimes hard to understand, only a few words though.
The play is fast moving and interesting. The scandalous Eben-???(dont want to ruin it for you) relationship is unexpected and dramatic. Perhaps too dramatic, in a rome and juliet complex.

4 out of 5 stars mourning becomes elektra.......2001-11-10

Oneill, death death death, this is rereleased in vintage 1958,
mourning becomes electra , strange interlude, required reading
for all playwrights of our era.

5 out of 5 stars THREE MASTERPIECES.......2001-02-15

Each of the three plays in this volume are beautiful in their own way, with a poignant message that you'll be the better for hearing. O'Neill's genius is breathtaking and sometimes I wonder how he does it. Out of all his plays, there's not a stinker in the bunch.

5 out of 5 stars need some ideas.......1999-09-28

i need a thesis for a paper on strange interlud

5 out of 5 stars Three great and rarely performed plays by Eugene O'Neill.......1998-11-18

One of these three great plays by Eugene O'Neill is Strange Interlude which was written in 1923 and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1928 when it originally ran on Broadway. Its running time is over four hours and it is usually performed with a dinner break. It is a family chronicle, of sorts, following the life of Nina Leeds and her family in a small university town in New England - from her early days as a young woman mourning the loss of her ideal lover during WWI, through her middle age years. It is the story of a family's secret and their determination to keep this secret unknown by others, and sometimes even to themselves. The play's most unusual quality, though, is found in the words that each character speaks. Not only do they converse with each other using naturalistic dialogue, but they also voice their subtext, which is unheard by the other characters in the play, but is heard by the audience. This device brings to the surface the secret life that each character in the play carries with them but is not willing to reveal to others. It creates, in the audience, as if it were another character in the play, a "sharer" of these stage characters' secrets. Through it all we view the lives of these characters with a fondness, and we root for them. Perhaps we root for them because we know, very much, why they are doing the things they do to each other.

The two other plays are well worth the experience of reading and/or seeing on stage. Mourning Becomes Electra, based on the Greek Electra myth, is especially wonderful. Its set in post civil war america and like Strange Interlude its length makes it a rare theatre treat to see performed on stage.
The Rainbow of Desire: The Boal Method of Theatre and Therapy
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  • Inspiring ideas for a theatre of therapy.
The Rainbow of Desire: The Boal Method of Theatre and Therapy
Augusto Boal
Manufacturer: Routledge
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ASIN: 0415103495

Book Description

The Rainbow of Desire is Augusto Boal's bold and brilliant statement about the therapeutic ability of theatre to liberate individuals and change lives. Now translated into English and fully and comprehensively updated from the French, this books sets out the techniques which help us ``see' for the first time the oppressions we have internalized.

Boal, a Brazilian theatre director, writer and politician, has been confronting oppression in various forms for over thirty years. His belief that theatre is a means to create the future rather than passively wait for it has inspired hundreds of groups from all over the world to use his techniques in a multitude of settings. This, his latest work, includes such exercises as: The cops in the Head and Their Anti-Bodies, The Screen-Image, The Image of the Future we are Afraid of and Image and Counter-Image.

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3 out of 5 stars Inspiring ideas for a theatre of therapy........1999-04-08

If you enjoy theatre theories, The Rainbow of Desire is a mentally stimulating read. If you believe that theatre has the power to change lives, it is an inspiration. As a young actor/director myself working in educational theatre, Boal's techniques are an exciting departure from standard improv "games," though not having read Boal's previous books made some of the activities described sound a bit confusing. Currently I am in the process of applying these ideas in the creation of an outreach piece, ask me in a few weeks how well it worked.
Williams: A Streetcar Named Desire (Plays in Production)
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  • A Must Read for Anyone Interested in Tennessee Williams
Williams: A Streetcar Named Desire (Plays in Production)
Philip C. Kolin
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ASIN: 0521623448

Book Description

A Streetcar Named Desire revolutionized the modern stage and this book offers the first continuous history of the play in production from 1947 to 1998. Chapters survey major national premieres by the world's leading directors including Seki Sano, Luchino Visconti, Ingmar Bergman, Jean Cocteau and Laurence Olivier. Interpretations by Black and gay theater companies also receive analyses, and transformations into other media, such as ballet, film, television, and opera (premiered in 1998) form an important part of the overall study.

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5 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Anyone Interested in Tennessee Williams.......2001-01-28

This is a valuable book for anyone interested in Williams and his most popular play. Kolin covers a great deal of fascinating productions and the role that the world's major directors have played in them--Kazan, Olivier, Ingrid Bergman, Cocteau, and Visconti. Drawing on reviews, interviews, and some very hard to find archival materials, Kolin takes us behind the scenes as we learn about how actors played Stanley and Blanche over the last fifty years. There are fascinating chapters, too, on the film and teleplay versions of Streetcar as well as the ballet and gay adaptations of Streetcar. Everything you ever wanted to know about Streetcar is here. Meticulously documented and artfully written--the photos are incredible.
The Psychology of the Sopranos: Love, Death, Desire and Betrayal in America's Favorite Gangster Family
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  • a neat little read on the Soprano family
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  • Analyzing the American psyche and its fascination with death
  • For psychology and Sopranos junkies
The Psychology of the Sopranos: Love, Death, Desire and Betrayal in America's Favorite Gangster Family
Glen O. Gabbard
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Release Date: 2002-07-09

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A renowned psychoanalyst takes a hard and humorous look at the psyches of America's favorite mob family--and our own.

Some have called it "The Sopranos Effect"--the quiet that descends just before a new episode of the hit TV series is aired. Stores are deserted, restaurants quiet--and for patients of distinguished psychoanalyst and author Glen Gabbard, desperate calls for help go unreturned. Why, Dr. Gabbard wondered, have the misadventures of a middle-aged thug won the largest audience in HBO history? What is it about the characters and their relationships that draws us in so completely? What can we learn about ourselves from going inside the heads of these outlaws from New Jersey?

In The Psychology of the Sopranos Dr. Gabbard draws on his vast professional experience (and his near-obsessive preoccupation with Tony's two "families") to delve into the psychology of the characters, the show's depiction of therapy, and how "The Sopranos" dramatically showcases the psychological ambiguities and conflicts in our own lives. Indeed, part of the show's popularity, he argues, is the spotlight it throws on viewers' psychological issues--from panic attacks and existential angst to codes of honor and moral indiscretions. With his tongue planted only lightly in his cheek, Gabbard poses the questions so many of us have pondered on Monday mornings: Is Tony's therapy working? And how is it possible for him and his "families" to reconcile the mundane and the monstrous? His answers will surprise and delight loyal fans.

This book was not prepared, licensed, approved, or endorsed by any entity involved in creating or producing the "Sopranos" television series.

Mafia don Tony Soprano, his family, his work "associates," and his therapist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi, have captured the imagination (and the fanatical devotion) of more than 11 million viewers. The show has garnered rave reviews for its writing and acting and has won a loyal following of educated viewers, who appreciate the sharp wit, the Machiavellian plot turns, and the Shakespearean character development of this extraordinarily well-crafted drama.

Find the answers in The Psychology of the Sopranos:

Is Tony a psychopath--or is he an American everyman putting bread on the table in the best way he knows how?

Is Livia a modern-day Medea or a victim caught in mob mentality?

Is Carmella an accomplice or an innocent?

Who's more corrupt, Tony Soprano or Father Phil?

Is Tony doomed to desire women who make him feel as bad as Mom did?

Can a man who commits bad acts still teach his children to be good?

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4 out of 5 stars a neat little read on the Soprano family.......2003-08-30

This book is well written, but it is not much more than an extended newspaper article. Gabbard enjoys himself opening up some interesting lines of thought and giving an overview to the series. Well worth a look.

5 out of 5 stars Best Book I've Read About the Sopranos So Far!.......2003-05-05

This book handles the psychology aspect of the Sopranos which I find the most complelling. It highlights why the psychology in the Sopranos is more realistic than anything seen before and elevates the series to a higher level. There are many shows and movies about Italian-American mobsters. This one is very special and rises above most. The show has its own style and consciousness. Psychology of the Sopranos highlights that style and enlightens us furthur.

5 out of 5 stars What I've Waited For!!!.......2003-02-09

Like most Sopranos fans, I don't start Monday morning at work until my colleagues and I have thoroughly analyzed the episode of the night before. We all have some psych in our background and the discussions are lively and, not surprisingly, clearly include individual projection. Now, an insightful book by a psychoanalyst! Pinch me! This is one of the panel of psychoanalysts who critiques and analyzes on "Slate" after each episode. He provides understanding to story lines and characters that were previously debatable; that is, if you accept that his analysis is the final word! And you may not always.

Why didn't Tony "get" the rapist? Now I know. Why are we all so drawn to this series? Writing is great, sure, but the reasons are much more complex and personal. The relationships are examined and illuminated. Lines and images I've forgotten are brought back, and with clarification. Subtle inclusion of references to classic movies and literature in the lines or settings are examined. Our fascination with Tony is explained in context to what we struggle with personally daily. I now have a logical understanding of why I like this obviously psychopatic killer mobster!

My friends and I have a ritual of providing the best line of the night and we rarely mimic each other. The lines brought back in the book left a smile on my face. Some that I missed or forgot about were hilarious, and I even underlined passages.

This book was a gift from a fellow "Sorpranoette," Courtney Conlin. It fascinated and captivated me. If you are a Sorpranos fan, and especially if you are into analyzing the plots and characters, if you have unanswered questions, if you strive to learn more about human motivations, and most of all your own, you will not be able to put this book down!

5 out of 5 stars Analyzing the American psyche and its fascination with death.......2003-01-06

Mafia don Soprano and his associates have captured more than 11 million viewers in the HBO TV hit series; but what makes the series so fascinating ý especially to psychoanalysts? The Psychology Of Sopranos provides an intriguing survey of the characters and attractions of the series, using the gangster family as a foundation for analyzing the American psyche and its fascination with death.

4 out of 5 stars For psychology and Sopranos junkies.......2002-09-23

This entertaining book actually enhanced my viewing experience. I watch the Sopranos on videotape -- gulping down three episodes at a time -- and I gone back to Season 1 with the help of this book. Gabbard picks up nuances that eluded me on first viewing.

Most interesting is Gabbard's portrayal of the therapist, Jennifer Melfi. Not surprisingly, he is pro-therapy. While acknowledging Jennifer's mistakes -- especially her problems with boundaries -- Gabbard insists that Melfi does, after all, recover from those mistakes. And I'm glad he, too, found some of Jennifer's scenes "improbable," such as her visit to her own therapist with her ex-husband and son. He shed some light on the mystery of Carmela's therapist, the man referred by Dr. Melfi who told Carmela to take the kids and leave. Apparently this therapeutic style is based on input from a real therapist who informally consults with the show.

I'm a little puzzled by Gabbard's references to A.J., Anthony Junior, who appears to be in middle school. On the one hand, Gabbard seems a little too forgiving of the psychologist in A.J.'s school, a man who has trouble communicating with laypeople. Telling the parents that A.J. has "five out of nine" symptoms of ADD doesn't help anyone. And I think Gabbard misinterprets a scene where big sister Meadow, from her infinite wisdom as a college student, helps A.J. interpret Frost's famous poem, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. Gabbard says the scene highlights the difference in their academic levels, but I've met few straight teenaged boys who were moved by poetry. If they understand symbolism, they're not willing to admit it.
Gabbard also picks up the verbal cruelty Tony inflicts on his young son: "If this is my male heir -- you want me to have a vasectomy?" Yet he ignores the father-and-son moments between Tony and A.J., such as the night they were squirting whipped cream directly from jar into mouth. And the family does get together for dinner just about every night -- more than a lot of households do.
Just the fact that I, like many readers, will be stimulated to argue and question Gabbard's book shows its strength: Gabbard's analysis is tough and thought-provoking. There was perhaps too much rehash of the Sopranos episodes (with some errors noted by other reviewers) and too little reflection on why television characters have so much influence.

For instance, men have been showing up in therapists' offices in larger numbers since Tony Soprano first met with Dr. Melfi. Do they identify with Tony -- or do they hope to find a gorgeous, brilliant female therapist who wears short skirts as she crosses her legs? And is there a message for female clients here? The women end up with graying, conservative males who'd put most of us to sleep. Next book, maybe.
Rings of Desire: Circus History and Representation
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    Rings of Desire: Circus History and Representation
    Helen Stoddart
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    One of the most popular forms of international entertainment, the circus remains almost entirely absent from scholarly studies of theatrical forms. Rings of Desire is an introduction to the cultural history of the circus and its aesthetic reaches. Helen Stoddart outlines the particular challenges this live, dangerous, and body-centered form presents to literary and film representation, exploring works by Charles Dickens, Federico Fellini, and Wim Wenders. It offers new ways of thinking about the meaning and significance of the circus as a uniquely modern form of art and entertainment.
    Journeys of Desire: A Study of the Balinese Text Malat (Verhandelingen Van Het Koninklijk Instituut Voor Taal-, Land)
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      Journeys of Desire: A Study of the Balinese Text Malat (Verhandelingen Van Het Koninklijk Instituut Voor Taal-, Land)
      Adrian Vickers
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      From the late seventeenth century until the Dutch conquest of the early twentieth Century Bali was ruled by a set of competing kingdoms. This study of the Balinese text Kidung Malat is the first work in Indonesian historical studies to analyse the main ideology of these Balinese kingdoms. It does so by demonstrating how the performance and presentation of the text presented an image of the ideal prince to both rulers and subjects.

      The Kidung Malat exemplifies courtly ideology through its descriptions of the adventures of kings and princes from the era of the medieval kingdoms of East Java. It is one of the longest and most complex of a set of narratives called Pañji stories, which originated in East Java and spread throughout Southeast Asia. This book is also the first extensive historical analysis of a Pañji story, combining textual analysis with the study of the gambuh dance-drama in which the Malat is performed, and comparing these forms with paintings and other manifestations of the text.
      The Temptation to Tango: Journeys of Intimacy and Desire
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      • Deep thoughts & observations,,, & Practical infos
      The Temptation to Tango: Journeys of Intimacy and Desire
      Irene D. Thomas and Larry M. Sawyer
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      ASIN: 1412064139
      Release Date: 2006-07-06

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      Explore the world's most sensual and intimate dance, through stories and memoirs by two avid tangueros. Discover why thousands of people are obsessed with the passion of tango.

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      5 out of 5 stars Deep thoughts & observations,,, & Practical infos.......2007-03-01

      I red many books of tango, because I m so curious & wanna be good dancer.
      I quite enjoyed this book.
      At 1st look, it could be just "general" guide for Argentine Tango dancing, but this book could give you much deeper infomations. The writer is advanced level's "tango maniaque" dancers who have some years experiece.
      It's like David tuner of "a passion for Tango". Seems they did good research and interview to prepare this book. I found much humour & deep psychological thought inside. All story they are telling is so "REAL". I apreciated so much.
      The last part of this book, they have many practical infomations to participate in tango festival and trip to Buenos Aires. Specially I you live in North west coast of USA, it ll help you much.
      Objects of Desire: Conversations With Luid Bunuel
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      • Essential Bunuel
      • Great Look At A True Genius Of The Cinema.
      Objects of Desire: Conversations With Luid Bunuel
      Jose De LA Colina , Tomas Perez Turrent , and Raymond Durgnat
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      interviews in Mexico, 1975-77, ed & tr Paul Lenti

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      5 out of 5 stars Essential Bunuel.......2003-07-12

      This is absolutely essential reading for fans of the enigmatic and reclusive Bunuel, whose career in motion pictures spanned 50 years. He is interviewed, and at times interrogated, by his friends, allowing the discussion to veer into his personal life and various obsessions with good humor and mutual understanding. The verbal sparring is a joy to observe.

      The book has been compiled in a chronological order and it will give you a good sample of his long life, from his friendship with the key Surrealists like Salvador Dali, to his amusing anecdotes of Hollywood. An easy and entertaining introduction to the life and art of a complex genius, and a fantastic guide to each of his film -- Criterion has reprinted some of these as supplements to their new DVD editions.

      5 out of 5 stars Great Look At A True Genius Of The Cinema........2000-09-15

      This is probably the best collection of interviews with a filmmaker ever published. It is not some retread to "My Last Sigh" but a great read full of insight, intelligence, that typical Buñuel style and of course, a study of great cinema. It's a fascinating book, where Buñuel discusses his life and works and how he came to be inspired to make some of his greatest films like "Un Chien Andalou," "Viridiana" and "That Obscure Object Of Desire." And it's also great to read as Buñuel discusses his philosophies of life and surrealism. The interviewers create a great conversation with a genius and take us into his mind. Some of the classic works of the cinema are dissected here in intricate detail and Buñuel offers some sly humor to the discussions. A surprise is that you realize that Buñuel's personal life is as interesting, fascinating and incredibile as his movies. Some people may not want to take a look at this book after reading "My Last Sigh," thinking it's basically the same stuff, well, it's not. Luis Buñuel was a very complex man in his thinking and this book gives us a good tour of the man. A must for lovers of great cinema and fans of surrealism and Buñuel. Lorca, Dalí, and the surrealists are all discussed here, even the gruesome, fatal fates of the two actors of "Un Chien Andalou." Great book.
      A Heart That Dances: Satisfy Your Desire for Intimacy With God (Quiet Times for the Heart)
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      • A Heart That Dances...
      A Heart That Dances: Satisfy Your Desire for Intimacy With God (Quiet Times for the Heart)
      Catherine Martin
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      An eight-week journey of daily quiet times that will help you learn how biblical characters interacted with God and how to apply that knowledge to your life.

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      5 out of 5 stars A Heart That Dances: Satisfy Your Desire for Intimacy with God.......2007-09-27

      This is our first time to use a Catherine Martin book in our women's adult Bible fellowship study on Sunday mornings. While the book is daunting in its appearance (it looks like so much to do on any given day), it has great readings and quotes from classic sources that makes the work go quickly. Amazon was incredible in its price and delivery. We are very pleased with the service.

      5 out of 5 stars Develop a Rich Inner Life.......2007-08-31

      I loved this daily devotional study. It helped me develop a rich inner life with the Lord. I grew spiritually from this study. Highly recommended.

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent! .......2007-01-17

      I bought this Bible study a couple years ago for myself but just started it before Christmas. It is so amazing, that I went online and bought 3 more copies for 3 friends as their gifts this year. 2 have already started it and are raving about it. We plan on using it as our Sunday School book starting next week. It's not a fluff piece. If you do the work, you will become intimate with the Bible. If you don't do any of the work and only read the introductions for each day, you will have spent your money wisely. If you are serious about knowing God more, truly being wooed by Him, this is highly recommended.

      5 out of 5 stars guide.......2007-01-12

      This is not a typical Bible study littered with the author's interpretation of situations and Scripture. Martin presents a topic and guides the participant through several author's point-of-view and many Scripture references. You will definitely get out what you put in for God's Word does not return void.

      5 out of 5 stars A Heart That Dances..........2007-01-10

      is a great book. Each week takes you deeper into the life of a character in the Bible, and helps you learn things about that character which are directly applicable to your own life. The book has also helped me deepen and regulate my quiet times, so that I spend meaningful time with the Lord each day. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a way to grow closer to God.
      Dance of Desire
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Thrilling Medieval Tale
      • Beautiful & Sensual Medieval Romance
      • A MEDIEVAL TREASURE
      • A delightful read
      • JUST SO SO
      Dance of Desire
      Catherine Kean
      Manufacturer: Medallion Press
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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      Book Description

      The last thing Lady Rexana wants is marriage to the dark and brooding Sheriff of Warringham.But her brother is his prisoner, and there may be only one way to save him.Taking the greatest chance of her life, Lady Rexana becomes the sheriffs bride, and learns the Dance of Desire she used to ensnare him was only the beginning

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Thrilling Medieval Tale.......2006-12-13

      Fabulous story of a noble woman who puts her loyalty to her brother before her own desires and the gallant man who will stop at nothing to win her heart. Superb details and language transported me into the story completely. A terrific debut novel for Catherine Kean.

      5 out of 5 stars Beautiful & Sensual Medieval Romance.......2006-12-05

      In the late 12th century during the time of King Richard there is a rebellion in Warringham and the King sends the High Sherriff, Fane Linford to curb the rebellion, round up the rebels, and in return, he gets to choose a bride. Fane arrives to his castle in order to celebrate the capture of a group of these unruly noblemen, one of which happens to be Lady Rexana Villeaux's brother Rudd. Rexana must do whatever necessary to get Rudd released from Fane's dungeon and prove his innocence. The beautiful Lady Rexana is sought after by most of the men in the kingdom for her beauty and virtue. In desperation she decides to dance the Dance of the Veils for Fane in order to entice him so she can get to his personal rooms, search and destroy the documents that link her brother to the rebellion, and get Rudd released. Already nervous by her inexperience as a courtesan and dancer, she realizes she is attracted to the dark, handsome Fane. Fane is even more drawn to Rexana's beauty. He not only wants her in his bed, but on discovering her true identity wants her as his bride. He struggles with his feelings, especially when he discovers that Rexana continues to plot behind his back to release her brother. The romantic and sensual tension has the reader captured from beginning to end and the lust turned love between these two lovers is a masterful weave. Interwoven in the love story is the mystery of the true identity of the real villians behind the rebellion. This is truly a beautiful, well-written story that is difficult to put down. The story plot and characters are rich and deep and the history is well-researched. What a fabulous debut! Catherine Kean is another author to add to the "please write another one soon" list.

      4 out of 5 stars A MEDIEVAL TREASURE.......2006-09-01

      Lady Rexana Villeaux is desperate to find the parchment that brands her brother a traitor to the King - before the new High Sheriff can persecute him. There's just one problem, the damning parchment is in the High Sheriff's care, and to get it, Rexana must sneak inside Tangston, where the sheriff resides. Fate intervenes in the form of a sickly dancer, and Rexana borrows her costume to gain entrance to Tangston. She must dance for the barbaric Sheriff to create enough distraction for her people to search his private quarters for the document.

      Swirling and swaying to the foreign music, garbed in the gauzy, flimsy costume of a desert courtesan, Rexana dances with every ounce of pent-up frustration that she feels - and in doing so, catches the eye of the Sheriff a little too well. The High Sheriff, captivated by her wild dance, wishes her to remain after the dance - for his private pleasure.

      Fane Linford, has been appointed High Sheriff of Warringham by his king - an honor he gained after being mercilessly tortured as an infidel's prisoner. His service, while imprisoned, had saved countless lives and earned him a grudging respect by his peers. However, though they may respect him, they still fear his barbaric tendencies. Rumors abound about his liaison with a Saracen courtesan, and the horrible tortures he had endured in Gazir's dungeon. Fane pays the rumors no heed, determined to do what he had always done, honor his king and country. As the new sheriff, this task is to catch the traitors of Warringham before they stir up a rebellion.

      Distraction arrives in the form of a wildly seductive dancer, a woman who speaks to his very soul with her tempestuous spirit. Even after learning of the dancer's true identity, and her deception, he finds her utterly enchanting. Deciding he must have her, he offers her marriage - knowing that she cannot refuse if she wants to save her brother from being branded a traitor.

      DANCE OF DESIRE sizzles with romantic tension, dragging readers along on a sensual ride through the lives of the two main characters. Skillfully written, with intriguing twists, exotic flair and a fast-paced plot fascinating enough to keep readers turning the pages in an all-night reading binge, DANCE OF DESIRE is a Medieval treasure. Author Catherine Kean writes with a fine-edged elegance, spinning a tale of tension and intrigue that readers of historical fiction won't want to miss.

      Review by Janean Nusz of AuthorsArt.com

      5 out of 5 stars A delightful read.......2006-07-12

      Relationships are what it's about for me, and Catherine Kean has captured a strong heroine willing to do whatever it takes to save her brother, even sacrifice herself to a man of questionable reputation.

      As with any romance, there is little doubt that there will be a happy ending, but the journey makes the read a pleasure. The author flavors the adventure with vivid descriptions that carry you back through the centuries as two people discover their love.

      3 out of 5 stars JUST SO SO.......2006-06-26


      Before purchasing this book, I read all of the reviews. I was not that impressed with the book. The characters emotions and thoughts were not described as best that they could have been which would have made this book a more interesting read.
      I understand the author has a new book coming out called A Knight's Vengeance and I will give the author another try. I am hoping it is a much better read.

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