The River of No Return: A Novel by Bee Ridgway

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The River of No Return: A Novel

Bee Ridgway

April 23, 2013 / 465 pages / Fiction

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Named a Notable Fiction Book of 2013 by The Washington Post

“An engrossing adventure, with mystery, romance, humor, and impeccable historical detail.” –The Boston Globe

Devon, 1815. The charming Lord Nicholas Davenant and the beguiling Julia Percy should make a perfect match.

But before their love has a chance to grow, Nicholas is presumed dead in the Napoleonic war.
Nick, however, is lost in time. Somehow he escaped certain death by leaping two hundred years forward to the present day where he finds himself in the care of a mysterious society – the Guild. Questioning the limits of the impossible, Nick is desperate to find a way back to the life he left behind. Yet with the future of time itself hanging in the balance, could it be that the girl who first captured his heart has had the answers all along? Can Nick find a way to return to her?

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Loved the book. I was torn between reading it nonstop and not wanting it to end. I love a book that isn't afraid to toss in a vocabulary word or two so I actually learn something. I am not a romance fan in general, but the romance here is true and not fluff. The female lead is strong and not silly. We could do with more of her POV in future episodes.

Grade: A+ / shelley.macgregor / Sep 9, 2013

This is one of THE most fun reads I've had in years. YEARS. I loved catching the literary references (and I'm sure I missed many). I was fascinated by the ideas that drive the plot forward. The writing is fluid, beautiful, funny. This is a book to enjoy. Take a break from books that add angst to your life. I enjoy a good romance with characters that aren't cookie cut, this is reading pleasure that is still smart. So rare! Bring on the next one!

Grade: A+ / Sedgewick61 / Sep 10, 2013

I loved this page turner of a genre mash-up time travel novel! Like Georgette Heyer and Dr. who's love child. My favorite novel of 2013 by far.

Grade: A+ / Gracie8 / Sep 10, 2013

This book is brilliant - an exquisite exploration of love and loss, time and capitalism, all the while raucously entertaining and witty. A page turner of the highest caliber! I'm not much of a time travel reader usually, but this book seduced me on the first page. I couldn't put it down!

Grade: A+ / Heidi / Sep 10, 2013

This novel is an intriguing combination of historical romance and conspiracy thriller, with a unique take on time-traveling. The plot twists and character growth keep the reader captivated, but at some point things get a bit too complicated. It's hard to know who is on what team on what page, and too many questions are asked that can't all be answered, even in almost 500 pages. Still this is a worthwhile and thought-provoking read and I look forward to the inevitable sequel!

Grade: A– / HeathersCorner

/ Feb 24, 2015

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