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"My dear girl! I could never fall in love by letter. Though I have no doubt you are a notorious breaker of hearts, not to mention a princess in disguise, and if I were a few miles closer to Toot-above -the-Batch I would be in great danger. From the safe distance of another continent, I will admit to a modest desire to see how your pearl becomes you, even to know the color of your hair and eyes, but this is mere curiosity, I assure you."
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Through letters, a lonely young wife grows to love a man thousands of miles away. But when she finally meets him in truth, reality is turned upside down. She cannot find her own Robert in the frightening stranger who claims her love. Publication: Berkley Books 1997; ISBN 0-425-15687-7; Re-issue in Trade Paperback April 2006 Setting: England, early 19th century Mascot Animal: Toot the ferret Laura's Comment: Some readers have complained that the prologue of My Sweet Folly was wonderful, while the ending was disappointing. Basically, I couldn't agree with you more. The prologue was one of those gifts of the Muse--as soon as I finished it, I knew I could never write a book that would live up to the promise of those beautiful letters between Folie and Robert. I tried, but this book was completed at the absolute worst of the conflict between me and my muse (you can read more of this ongoing battle in War). I actually have little memory of the book myself--people mention scenes to me, and its as if I never even read it! I think I was in a state of creative shell-shock at that time in my life. I'm honored that many readers call this one their favorite, and that it was nominated for Best Long Historical and Favorite Book by RWA. I have no doubt it could have been better, more "even" in execution overall, but I feel fortunate that it even got finished! Recognition: Finalist-1998 Romance Writers of America RITA Award for Best Long Historical Finalist-Favorite Book of 1997, Romance Writers of America Laura's Fave Review of My Sweet Folly: "Please. Go to the bookstore. Sit down in one of those cushy chairs that the big chains have nowadays and read Chapter One. If you don't find yourself plunking down $6.50 for this book I will be very surprised." All About Romance (Ask my muse and she'll claim the Prologue alone is worth the price. ;) LK) |
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