Mary Luke's *The Nonsuch Lure* weaves a captivating tale between the present and the past, cleverly using hypnosis to bridge the timelines. The story opens in the United States, introducing us to a successful architect with a passion for antiques. Andrew's section is where we first meet our American architect. He stumbles upon an old journal in an antique shop, takes it home, and as he reads, the adventure unfolds. I must admit, I found the initial part a bit challenging to get into. This could ...

This is one of my absolute favorite books, and I've reread "The Nonsuch Lure" by Mary M. Luke several times over the years! If you're looking for a captivating historical read, this is it.

This was a truly captivating story spanning three distinct historical periods. I would have wholeheartedly given "The Nonsuch Lure" by Mary M. Luke a 5-star rating were it not for the excessive amount of 'telling' rather than 'showing.' As a reader, I much prefer to connect with characters through witnessing their emotions and interactions firsthand. I longed for more dialogue in certain sections. The initial introduction of Julian felt more like a plot summary than a character introduction. I d...

My grandmother read this years ago and asked me to find a copy for her. Sadly, "The Nonsuch Lure" is out of print, but I managed to snag a used copy, and I'm so glad I did. Reincarnation, historical mystery, and a love that stretches across four centuries! After finding a clue in a journal from a Williamsburg bookshop, Andrew Moffatt hops on a plane to England to unearth a secret hidden beneath the remains of King Henry VIII's extravagant Nonsuch Palace. Through past life regression, Andrew dis...

I'm pretty sure the last time I read this was back in college. That should tell you something about how much I loved it then, because I've held onto it ever since.

And honestly? It still holds up. I'm generally not a huge fan of the whole past life regression trope, but the historical elements in *The Nonsuch Lure* are so well done that I can easily overlook it here. Mary M. Luke really brings the past to life. If you're looking for engaging historical fiction, this is a great choice!

Re-read in 2021 and it's just as good as I remembered. Beautiful history is woven throughout "The Nonsuch Lure". You can really picture the places Mary M. Luke describes. I had to stop and look things up a few times, which is always a bonus for me when I'm reading historical fiction. I love when the historical details are accurate, but the characters are fictional – not kings and queens, for example. I don't mind if historical figures are peripheral characters, but I don't want made-up stories a...

Mary M. Luke's *The Nonsuch Lure* delves into the intertwined reincarnated lives of two men as they try to solve the enigma surrounding a stunning girl depicted in a Tudor painting. Their quest? To unearth a mysterious "lure" hidden somewhere on the grounds of the long-gone Cuddington family estate in Surrey, England (later the site of Henry VIII's Nonsuch Palace). The story begins in the present day, tracking Andrew Moffitt, a prosperous American architect inexplicably drawn to England througho...

Mary M. Luke has crafted a truly interesting and creative story with "The Nonsuch Lure." She possesses a remarkable knack for seamlessly weaving vast amounts of historical information into the narrative in what feels like a completely natural way – that alone is seriously impressive. I enjoyed many aspects of this unique and creative story, especially the history woven throughout, but overall, it leaned just a *little* too heavily into the romance for my personal taste. I almost feel bad givin...

While visiting Williamsburg, Virginia, wealthy architect/archeologist Andrew Moffatt stumbles across the early 18th-century journal of Julian Cushing. At the request of a family friend, Julian undertook to return a portrait of Chloe Cuddington to her family in London—and found himself in love with the woman in the portrait. Intrigued, Andrew decides to vacation in London and *stumbles* across a very old hotel run by members of the Cuddington family—descendants of the Cuddingtons who had for cent...

Okay, yeah, parts of it are a little cheesy, and after reading "The Nonsuch Lure" by Mary M. Luke a bunch of times, I spotted a plot hole big enough to drive a truck through. But honestly? Who cares! I absolutely adored this book. Seriously, one of my favorite romance novels!This is an early example of the time-travel romance thing, but it's got a few cool twists:1. The whole story's told from the guy's perspective.2. It jumps around to different time periods.3. And here’s the kicker: nobody act...