Published: May 16, 2009
Words: 67,099 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452403205

Short description

In this fast-reading, humorous romance and adventure novel, Sophia Smith Dubonnet struggles to prove her worth as a magazine feature writer. When she finally gets what seems like the perfect assignment -- interviewing a reclusive dictator -- events begin to spiral out of control. Will she get her story, or will the story get to her?

Extended description

Disillusioned by divorce, reporter Sophia Smith Dubonnet gets her chance at a big story – interviewing a reclusive dictator in a third world county. What she finds challenges her perceptions as she becomes enamored with the General and his ideas, struggling to remain aloof despite his charisma. But before she can enjoy a brief romance, she’s forced to make a decision at gunpoint: does she side with what she’d previously believed to be right, or take a chance on where her heart might lead her?
With believable characters, lots of action, a bit of humor and romance, this book is a great weekend escape, airplane or beach read.

Tags

romance, adventure, peace, romantic comedy, conspiracy, chicklit, dancing, strong female character, utopian cultures, magazines, reporters, romance and adventure, literature fiction adventure, international relations

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Review by: Book Reader on April 06, 2013 :
The Essence is a great read! I purchased this book because I read a good amount of political nonfiction and historical fiction and was interested in the reclusive dictator mentioned in the book's extended description. The book is a unique combination of genres that kept me turning pages to see what would happen next. I found the ending to be both refreshing and pleasantly surprising. In addition, I really enjoyed how the two main characters, Sophia and the General, develop as the story progresses. They are dynamic characters with an interesting blend of positive and negative qualities that make them memorable and relatable. I'd definitely recommend this book and am looking forward to reading more by the author.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: SDyszel on May 11, 2010 :
I was looking for the perfect weekend book and found it! "The Essence" totally fit the bill.
(reviewed long after purchase)

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