Domina (Random House Large Print) Paperback – Large Print, 11 July 2017

This novel transports you on an exciting adventure and is beautifully written. My only criticism is that I found the sexual scenes on occasion too graphic.

Sequel to Maestra, which I loved. This one, less so. Still a cracking page turner.Why do I like it less? Because it's harder to believe, perhaps. Yes, lots of designer dresses (if you care about that stuff) and filthy sex and so forth, but somehow now that Judith/Elizabeth has made a pile she is less interesting. Less an observer, more a willing participant in the excesses of the super-rich. I care less about what is happening to her; I believe in her less.Still, I believe I shall be buying the next book when it comes out!

Well written story

Very disappointing. Was eagerly awaiting for this book to be released. Different from the first book as the characters have moved on. Good story, however at times difficult to read and had to read several scenes twice. Complicated descriptive language and explanations embedded within scenes which disrupt the flow of the book and the scene as at times, seemed as though the author had gone off on a tangent and needed to impress her readers with the extensive knowledge and vocabulary. Overall enjoyable but hindered by the unessesary added details.

I have read a few debut novels recently including LS Hilton’s ‘Maestra’ which was great, and Jack Lee Bronson’s thriller ‘Trust No Girl’, which I would say was comparable to Domina presenting readers with exciting action, driven by a cleverly written plot.Domina kicks off with a murder and graphic sex scene. The main character, Judith Rashleigh, lives the good life in Venice, running an art gallery. But, she uses a false name, as she had to leave a similar post in Paris abruptly. Someone finds out and sets out to blackmail her. Her only hope is to find a certain painting, though she suspects it doesn’t actually exist. Others are after it too, and her life is put at risk.Like Maestra, this book is well written and researched. Best of all, it’s absorbing and exciting. I can’t wait to get LS Hilton’s third book and the next in Jack Lee Bronson’s series for my next holiday in August!

Not a standalone book. A lot of references to previous book which makes plot confused. Even the ending was really just a lead in to the next book. Cynical editing to shift as many units as possible. Sex scenes seemed to indicate author either didn't have the confidence that the book would stand on its own merits and wanted a bit of the "Fifty Shades" afterglow. Clearly well researched and a good book trying to out from underneath its dirt raincoat.

I love book 1. But I'm not a fan of book 2. It's hard to describe why but I wasn't invested in the characters the story seem disconbected the onward journey was a let down. And I found the book rambling on in parts stuff I call the padding so i had to skip chunks to finally pick up with the story again. Not enough murders either has Judith gone soft. I've purchased book 3 I hope it redeems itself. If not i won't be returning to this author again.

Book arrived in good condition and on time. Not sure about the storyline. Didn’t get around to finish it.