The Disturbing Charm, by Berta Ruck
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The Disturbing Charm, by Berta Ruck
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"[...] What was it that Mrs. Cartwright had said to her? "You look as if a charm had touched you." Could that have meant more than her friend had known? Olwen threw another wondering, searching look into her glass.... Was it her imagination, or did she look prettier already than she had ever before seen herself? Oh.... She stood there, reflected; an image of Uncertainty hovering between belief and doubt. "Uncle wouldn't believe a word of it, I'm sure," she told herself. "I'm sure he thought he'd thrown the letter away. He may be quite right, of[...]".
The Disturbing Charm, by Berta Ruck- Published on: 2015-03-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .53" w x 6.00" l, .59 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 232 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. CUTE By thatrater This book seems appropriate to me for all ages. I've liked all of the books I've read so far by Berta Ruck. It's interesting getting a glimpse of life in England in the WWI-era. It helps bridge the gap for me between 100 years earlier and almost 100 years later.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Sweet Romance Written About 100 Years Ago - However, Includes Racist Terminology By Judge Tabor This book was written in 1919 by Berta Ruck. I love some of the older books and this is an author I wouldn't mind giving another try. Although I did most certainly enjoy some parts of this book, there were a lot of characters in addition to the two primary ones and those minor characters took up more than half of the book. The book takes place during wartime in England and features the following locales - a hotel in France, London and Wales.The book is centered around the life of a 19 year old Welsh woman, Olwen, who is spending some time at a hotel in France where she serves as a secretary to her elderly uncle - a botany professor. One day he receives a letter in the mail that includes a love charm sachet and goes on to describe those individuals who have a "disturbing charm" further implying the enclosed substance can be a "giver" of such charm - which of course he reads and then tosses. However, Olwen comes upon the packet and decides she knows some folks who could use such a packet, including her very own self, so she carefully separates the substance into four packets and immediately begins to hand them out to individuals she believes need a bit of help in the romance area, carefully tying one around her neck.At the same hotel are certain military personnel who are recovering from injuries sustained in the war, including one Captain Ross of Canadian-Scottish background. Olwen is captivated by Captain Ross who considers himself to be the expert on "all that is woman" and his views on the subject are often to be heard by anyone within the sound of his voice. After the charms have been given out, Olwen immediately begins to see some very positive results in the lives of others, but nothing that leads her to believe her charm has had an effect on Captain Ross.Fast forward to London, where Olwen is now working at a military center of communications headed up by none other than Captain Ross. He's still as noisy and brusque as ever, although it's obvious to a few people he's quite taken with Olwena. For her part, she has quit wearing the charm and has grown a tad cynical for someone of her youth. But... several men have taken note of Olwena and this is wearing on the know-it-all Captain. Very soon, we see his facade begin to crumble especially after he believes she may have accepted a marriage proposal. It was great to see the fall of the mighty captain. Sweet story.** One caveat** One of the very worst racial terms was used twice in this book in day to day conversation by some of the primary characters - as though it was perfectly appropriate. Surprising to me, because although I read approximately 500 books each year at a minimum, this is the first time I've come across the usage of this word in a book of this genre - even those that were written 100 years ago.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Step Back in Time. By Ann Elliot This book is quite different from "His Official Fiancée." That book appears to be Berta Ruck's first effort. It is light-hearted, amusing and holds up well 100 years after it's publication."The Disturbing Charm" doesn't fare as well. The premise of the story is that a 19-year old Welsh girl comes across a substance purported to be a love charm. She retains some for herself and distributes the rest among three unwitting acquaintances.The story is set during WWI at a Breton sea-side hotel, in London, and briefly, in Wales.Readers who enjoy history would like this glimpse into life in the early 20th century.However, the characters seem stereotypical and the plot veers into maudlin territory. In addition, the book was written in less politically correct times. Readers will find terms, characterizations and ideas are used that would now be considered inappropriate.One interesting aspect of the book is the blossoming of women as they embrace new opportunities and independence, although the men of the story have trouble adjusting to these changes. On the other hand, one woman who must be about 40 is treated as though her life is over and she should live through her children because love is beyond her reach.
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