Review: The Velvet Glove
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 21, 2014
This gripping tale follows to young women- Kate, who has grown up rich and a bit spoiled, and Cass, a shy, quiet girl with a dark past.  Cass, orphaned at a young age, was adopted by members of Kate's family, and the girls are thus second cousins.Early on, Kate sets her sights on the Honorable Jon.  But Kate is shocked when Jon starts to show interest in the bland Cass.  With wounded pride, Kate accepts the attentions of Rick Ferris, a wealthy rogue who adores her.  When Jon and Cass announce their engagement, Kate gives up hope that Jon will ever come to his senses and notice.  So Kate eagerly accepts Rick Ferris' proposal, and both couples are soon married.Rick and Kate initially enjoy a happy marriage blessed with children.  But their happiness is overshadowed by the challenges Jon and Cass face in their marriage.  Although Cass insists she loves Jon, she becomes more withdrawn and antisocial. She becomes obsessed with her paintings; paintings of a nun that she swears she sees, but no one else does.  As Cass and Jon's marriage falls apart, Jon turns to Kate for support.  Will she eagerly accept the attention she has longed for, or will she remain loyal to Rick, with whom she has slowly fallen in love?  Disaster strikes when someone dies, and, hurt and angry, accusations fly.  Can Rick and Kate ever trust one another again?  Will their marriage, and their love, survive?This story was well told.  The characters are strong and realistic.  My only complaint is that, frankly, the characters aren't very likeable.  Will you feel a bit of sympathy for Kate and Cass, their still not 'loveable' characters.  And, while this story is well told, it is a bit sad and dark at times.  However, the plot is excellent and it held my attention the whole way through.  A good read.