Book Overview
In this captivating prequel to the mesmerizing Landry series, travel to the sultry Louisiana bayou and discover the twisted beginnings of the Landry family. Growing up in Louisiana, Gabriel's young life is a happy one, despite the growing rift between her mother and her conniving, whiskey-drinking Daddy. Her dreams for a bright future as an artist are cut short, however, when her innocence is shattered by the rich cannery owner Octavious Tate. Pregnant and desperate to spare her mother the scandal, Gabriel agrees to a shocking plan that will allow Octavious's wife Gladys to claim the baby as her own and will net Gabriel's father a huge payoff. Hiding in a tiny abandoned playroom in the Tate mansion, Gabriel is miserable. Her only visitor is her mother, whose mission as a Cajun healer gives her an excuse to treat Gladys Tate's supposed pregnancy. But nothing prepares Gabriel for the wrenching moment when her baby is taken away forever. Returning home to the swamp, Gabriel drifts in a world of gloom, brightened only by chance glimpses of her son. But as her father's reputation as a swamp guide grows, a hunting party brings handsome, gentle Creole millionaire Pierre Dumas to the bayou. Falling desperately in love, Gabriel will not heed the voice warning that her new joy may bring her more grief than she can bear.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0671873210
ISBN13:9780671873219
Release Date:March 1996
Publisher:Pocket Books
Length:352 Pages
Weight:0.43 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 4.2" x 6.8"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Pure Gold
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I have read every book by VCA herself and every VCA book that the GW has written. I am also the webmaster of a large VCA site called Midnight Whispers and feel that I am qualified enough to say that this book was the best in the series and one of the best books yet. You can really feel for Gabrielle as she goes through the trials and tribulations that occured in her short life. Her romance with Pierre is just like Romeo and Juliet - sweet and tragic. You can't help but picture the setting of New Orleans during the time of the book and you can almost feel as if you are there. The imagery is wonderful and complex and the book just flows. I HIGHLY recommend this book.
Nature's Gift
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
As in all VCA books, I love the prequel the most in the series, and this too was exceptional. This was the very first VCA book I read and never had I been so touched. I have never met a character quite like like Gabrielle, so absorbed in nature and so unaffected by material possesions, boys, and other teenager wants. Her mother is one fantastic woman, and her father, well, a well dimensioned snake. All the characters were exceptionally complex, Gladys was one deranged woman, Octavious a confused sinner yet sinned against fool, Pierre an idealistic weakling. The plots were gripping and taught a very important lesson: innocence is precious but never be too trusting and project your own innocence onto others, expecting everyone to be just as good natured as you.
Tarnished Gold
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This final book in the wonderful Landry series goes back to before Ruby's time, to Gabriel Landry, her mother. I can't say that this was my favorite book in the series, but then, that's only because each seperate book has, in my mind, molded together to form one story, and I even find it difficult to distinguish them sometimes. Anyway, I just want to say that this series is absolutely addictive, and anyone and everyone can get attached to it in a split second. This is also one of the most well thought out and well writen endings I have ever read (which is not uncommon with V.C. Andrews' books), despite how sad and empty it made me feel afterward. But that's only because I get really involved in my books. Anyway, I reccommend this books to all the V.C. Andrews fans out there, and to anyone else who's looking 4 some inspiration and insight on life. And just by the way, I'm only 14, and I can't even begin to describe how deeply this book has impacted my life. That's how touching and beautiful it is...V.C. Andrews' books will always be a part of my life, and I can only hope they will be a part of yours too.
The Best V.C. Andrews Book EVER!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I have never read a book and became so invloved. At times I felt like I was Gabrielle. I cant count how many times this book either made me laugh or made me cry. It is filled with so much emotion. Hate, greed, love, happiness, sadness, everything is there. I would recommend this book to any fan of a good book!
J'ai trouver ce livre extraordinaire
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Virginia sait toujours trouver les mots pour nous transporter dans ces merveilleuses aventures.J'ai devorer ce livre.Je l'ai lut en 2 jours.Le pere de Gabrielle etait vraiment sans coeur,avavt de mourir Gabrielle aura connut l'amour avec son beau Pierre...
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