The Diamond Waterfall' is a historical saga by Pamela Haines.
This is a long novel covering three generations. A necklace (known as the Waterfall) plays a part, although not as major one as I would have expected, given the book's title.
There are some unpleasant scenes, and rather too many characters for easy light reading, in my opinion. The story is made more confusing by a muddled style of writing with unfinished sentences.
There's an unlikely but reasonably happy ending. However, although I finished it I wouldn't really recommend it.
Review copyright 1999 Sue's Book Reviews
This book is a lengthy family saga by Pamela Haines. I didn't know anything about her, but the cover looked interesting when I saw 'The kissing gate' second-hand.
The novel shows the less pleasant sides of village life, though, thankfully, it's free from gratuitous violence. There are some sympathetic characters, but rather complex plots.
Kate, an adopted foundling from Ireland, dominates the second half of the book. She eventually finds happiness after a lot of tragedy and confusion.
It was an interesting read, on the whole. But not one I'm likely to read a second time.
'Men on white horses' is a historical novel by Pamela Haines.
The book is set in the early 1900s. Edwina, rather a misfit in her family, goes to a convent school and befriends the temperamental Fanny. As she grows up, she develops her gift of playing the piano, falls in love, and uncovers family secrets.
I found the story a bit muddled in places but it was fast-moving and quite readable, with an unexpected but believable climax.
Recommended in a low-key way.
