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The Concubine Saga "My Splendid Concubine" (MSC) and "Our Hart" combined as one novel. All Reviews and Awards for both novels. |
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2008 Return to "Concubine Saga" Home Page
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January iUniverse (1st edition, December 2007) Awarded by Publisher: Publishers Choice iUniverse teamed up with Barnes & Noble to offer the Publisher's Choice designation. Publisher's Choice rewards authors whose books met key editorial and industry retail standards with the opportunity to have their titles placed in a local Barnes & Noble store for eight weeks or longer. Editors Choice Readers Choice
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March 5 of 5 stars on Amazon of MSC's 1st edition |
April Lofthouse weaves amazingly vivid details into Robert Hart’s immersing process.... Lofthouse has a keen eye for striking details, with My
Splendid Concubine a bold, panoramic and highly readable page turner. |
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May 4 of 5 stars on Amazon of MSC's 1st edition 5 of 5 stars on Amazon of MSC's 1st edition "a stunning work
that enmeshes imperialism, modernity, miscegenation and plain old desire in a
sweaty matrix of destruction and painful birth." "those who are interested
in unconventional romances with an out-of-the-ordinary setting will find plenty
to enjoy." "a novel that tells an intriguing and
amazing tale of a man’s life that is objective and yet compelling East Bay Express of MSC's 1st edition
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June 5 of 5 stars on Amazon of MSC's 1st edition "I thought Sir Robert Hart’s
story was a beautiful one of romance for both his concubines as well as the
country of China." 5 of 5 stars on Amazon of MSC's 1st edtition "These are the kind of
historical fiction books that are a real gem.… author Lofthouse eloquently
weaves together historical facts into the lives and emotions of his
characters..." |
July 5 of 5 stars on Amazon of MSC's 1st edition 5 of 5 stars on
Amazon of MSC's 1st edition "I'm happy to recommend this book to all readers of all ages without
hesitation." |
August 5 of 5 stars on Amazon of MSC's 1st edtition |
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November "a rich cast of characters
against the exotic and fascinating backdrop of nineteenth century China ... a
stunning debut for this historical novelist." |
December "Lofthouse
did an amazing job with My Splendid Concubine. I thought Sir Robert
Hart’s story was a beautiful one of romance for both his concubines as well as
the country of China." Honorable Mention in Fiction of MSC's 1st edition I found it hard to believe that this was the first
book by this author. It was evident that there was much research and hard work
put into it. I look forward to reading his next book. |