Caught in the Light

Blending the past and present seamlessly, Goddard had written a brilliant novel that keeps the reader guessing from one page to the next. The totally believable initial encounter between Jarret and Marian sets the stage for the events that follow.How does one explain a physical and torridly sexual tryst with an enchanting woman who lived in another century? This is where Goddard's skill lies--he spins a sensitive and thrilling romance where it all seems so very possible.

I've only recently 'discovered' the author Robert Goddard and this is the third book I've read by him. It was fantastic, I particularly liked the flashbacks to the 1820s relating to the history of photography, it was so convincing that you wondered what was fact and what was fiction. You develop a real affinity with the main character Ian and are devastaed by the turn of events at the end - well worth reading!

I never cease to be amazed at the scope of research this author must undertake to provide the diverse and elevated content, while weaving the intrigue and suspense of the story line. The twists are so unexpected that at one point I found myself giving an audible gasp in a public place, when snatching an opportunity for a few more pages! I do hope the author is eating lots of good 'brain food' because I can't wait for his next title.

Robert Goddard is a genius - in his books, nothing is what it seems. Of all his books (yes, I have read them all), this has the best twist. But this is also his saddest book - there were tears in my eyes towards the end. No one in the world writes like Robert Goddard - his words penetrate to the soul and touch the heart.