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Here Comes the Sun!
First published 1924 · 340 pages
A daring heroine's rebellion against an arranged match plunges her into a storm-swept web of coastal romance and dangerous political intrigue.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage romantic thriller feels like stepping into a storm-swept coastal adventure where high-society matchmaking collides with dangerous secrets. The narrative moves at a brisk, spirited pace, sweeping the reader from a daring train-station rescue into a claustrophobic cabin sheltering both romance and political corruption. There is a distinct 1920s charm to the prose, balancing the earnestness of unexpected love with the sharp edge of smuggling and blackmail. The mood shifts from lighthearted rebellion to genuine suspense as the stakes rise. It is a perfect match for readers who delight in plucky, independent heroines, atmospheric Maine settings, and the thrilling tension of a romance blossoming amidst life-threatening intrigue.
- Mood
- storm-swept
- dramatic
- coastal
- intrigue-laden
- Tone
- spirited
- adventurous
- romantic
- suspenseful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected romance · defying expectations · political intrigue · accidental heroism
- The writing
- A charming blend of 1920s romantic earnestness and fast-paced atmospheric suspense.
- The arc
- Moves from lighthearted rebellion and sudden peril to thrilling romance and hard-won survival.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love vintage romantic suspense featuring spirited heroines, stormy coastal settings, and high-stakes secrets.
Content notes
- animal in peril
- blackmail
- smuggling
- political corruption
- physical peril
About the book
The last of the six Lorraine girls unmarried, daring young Julie has been summoned to the coast of Maine, where her Aunt Martha has consulted the stars to find her a suitable match. Julie fully intends to prove her wrong, but, just as her train is departing, she jumps off to save a runaway dog and is left behind. A sudden storm forces her to take refuge in an old cabin, where she is surprised to encounter a candidate for the state senate and the current state senator, who has a reputation for dirty politics. Julie has walked into a web of smuggling, blackmail, and political intrigue... one she may not get out of alive.
Description from Open Library.
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