'Tangled' by Mary Balogh is a historical romance set in Victorian England, revolving around the intertwined lives of David and Julian, who were raised as brothers. The story delves into themes of love, sacrifice, misunderstandings, and conflicts, all set against the backdrop of the Crimean War. The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers engaged until the emotional and surprising conclusion by the lake.
Mary Balogh skillfully weaves a complicated narrative that explores the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The characters are well-developed and the setting of Victorian England adds depth to the silences, sacrifices, and misunderstandings that drive the story forward. The writing style captures the essence of the era, providing readers with an immersive and emotionally charged reading experience.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for Tangled include themes of infidelity, emotional manipulation, loss of a child, war trauma, and a complex exploration of mental and emotional distress.
Has Romance?
There is a high level of romance present in Tangled, characterized by complex relationships and emotional struggles between the characters.
From The Publisher:
David, Major Lord Tavistock, has survived the Crimean War. But he knows he will always be haunted by memories of the brutal fighting, the wounds he sustained-and the death in battle of Julian, the foster brother he had loved and protected all his life. Now he is coming home to England, burdened with dark secrets he can never divulge, to face Julian's widow-and to persuade her to marry him.
Rebecca has never liked David, and she is convinced she has good reason for her feelings. She does try her best, however, not to resent the fact that he has survived the war while her beloved husband has not. At first she is horrified by his proposal of marriage and believes that nothing could ever persuade her to accept. Circumstances cause her to change her mind, but she does not expect ever to fall in love with him. How, after all, can she forget the perfect love she shared with Julian? How can she overlook all the negative things she knows about David? How is she to ignore her growing suspicion that he was somehow responsible for Julian's death? How can she possibly be falling in love with him anyway?
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