Distant Star

I used to know Barbara Bickmore when i lived in Mexico. We attended same course in Espanol in Ajijic.Jalisco,Mexico. i love all of her books,specially East of Eden and Below the Moon. Best regards GSH

It is too bad that this book is currently out of print, as it is an excellent story! I discovered Barbara Bickmore at the library!! I have currently read three of her books and enjoyed ALL of them! "Distant Star" is a BIG book and full of history of the Chinese Revolution. I didn't think I would even be interested in this topic, but found it absolutely fascinating! The book begins with Chloe as a young woman and you see her change and mature throughout the book. The romances Chloe encounters were all touching although this story is much more than a romance story/book. I loved this book and passed it on to another friend who also loved it! Search for Barbara Bickmore books. It is worth the search. An excellent book and one I highly recommend.

I have actually gone backwards with some of Bickmore's books. Read Moon Below first, the Back of Beyond - then East of the Sun. Found this book and loved it, however, I was surprised at her many - best loves ever! - episodes. I think she is a fine writer. In my mind she shouldn't have to push the romance so much.

I can't believe that I am the first to review this book. It was great. I loved it. I'm used to reading romances so when I saw this in a book club selection I got it just for the romance. But as I read it I was instantly caught up in the sweeping tale of love, trust, honor,and courage. I hadn't read a book this good in a long time and it made me remember why I loved books in the first place. It wasn't just a romance it was a story about human drama. It's the story of all our lives. The things you go through as an unsure girl and then as a woman to become simply who you really are. The story of Chloe's loves will leave you wanting more and the backdrop of revolutionary China will spellbind you and keep you up late at night. Read it and weep.