Review: Pretty good read, but...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 20, 2013
Sophie Randal runs away from her husband, Jason, but we don't really know why. Sophie suffers years of verbal abuse by her tyrant dad, especially since she has curly red hair (sign of the devil?), but again not sure why? Sophie's father leaves his estate for Jason to manage, which leaves Sophie out in the cold unless she marries in one year? Why Jason? There are many unanswered questions in this story which cause the characters to be a bit shallow-not enough back story to really understand the dynamics between the characters in the story. That said, at least we understand why Sophie is shy, unsure and prone to wear drab clothes and be a wall flower. As the story progresses, we see Sophie grow into a mature woman who is not afraid to stand up for herself, even to her clueless husband who loves her (?) and wants to protect her. Though he is sort of supportive, it's always "Do what you want. Stand up for yourself, BUT don't bother me too much because I'm busy making some more millions." And , then, at the end--BIT OF A SPOILER ALERT--she gives up her business to stay home with her kids. I mean, she only started the business to impress Jason, not to grow herself as a person. Guess she was overwhelmed by baby hormones and couldn't think of a way to have both. Partnership with former boss-she makes design plans and the partner does the labor? Particularly with all the servants to help? Who knew that having millions and servants still means you can't have a career. What a waste of a woman who finally likes herself and sees her own self-worth.