Almost a Lady (ISBN 0553587560)

Gave up after page 94:
As in my other reviews, I have always found Jane Feather an auto buy and purchased this after being quite pleased with Almost a Bride. But as most the other reviews state, I have to agree this is a sleeper and a dud. I usually can't put her books down but this one I kept down and up for 3 days and still only got to page 94 before finally giving up and tossing it in my give away pile. I just have too many other books to read without spending days trying to find out why I just can't get into this one.

the worst jane feather book ever!:
this was the worst jane feather book ever, and i have read most of her books. i've been slightly disappointed here and there but never like this! this book was terrible!. it was boring, it went on for days with nothing happening. by chapter 3 i was thinking "when is something going to happen?" by chapter 10 i was thinking "this is crap! and i want my money back!" save yourself some money. i think i'm so disappointed because i bought and enjoyed "almost a bride". it was good! so i was looking forward to this one. what a waste of money! jennifer jones phila, pa

Intriguing:
I don't understand why all of the comments written about this book are so negative. I was fascinated from the first and felt that Cosimo evolved into a sensative and loving hero. If you love the writing of Jane Feather, as I do, you will enjoy this story.

Truly Enjoyable!:
Almost a Lady is a spirited tale of adventure, intrigue, lust and love on the high seas. Jane Feather captures the escapades and caprices of a handsome, mysterious privateer, a lady of the English nobility, and Napolean. A quick, fun read!

Just Don't Do It:
I can't believe the Jane Feather I know and love - mostly - wrote this waste of time. I felt like Meg's character had soooooo much more potential from Almost a Bride, and her story is a supreme disappointment to me. It was just boring! And for Ana to never physically be present in the story, she was a large presence. And what happened to Ana, anyway? Who betrayed the spies? The ending seemed rushed, implausible and unfinished. How were their many issues resolved? Did he continue to be an assasin? How did Meg explain herself to her family and friends? Who in the world is Cosimo, really? We know he has family, but obviously they are somewhat refined. Is he a gentleman? And what happened to Ana? And why was David sailing with Cosimo? These are the kind of questions that I was left with. All in all, sorely disappointed. Glad I bought it second-hand, but still mad I paid any money for it!