Windmills of the Gods
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Our newest ambassador to an Iron Curtain country, Mary Ashley has been marked for death by the world's most proficient assassin. Only two people can offer her help. And one of them wants to kill her.
Sidney Sheldon
The late novelist and screenwriter Sidney Sheldon remains one of the world's top bestselling authors, having sold more than 300 million copies of his books. Are You Afraid of the Dark? is his most recent in a long line of huge bestsellers. He is also the only writer to have won an Oscar, a Tony, and an Edgar. The Guinness Book of World Records heralds him as the most translated author in the world.
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Reviews for Windmills of the Gods
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Another suspenseful novel by Sidney Sheldon.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Classic Sheldon in his prime (written 1987), one of his best novels in fact.Takes place in Kansas, USA and Bucharest, Romania - a female professor is drawn into politics and is pressured into taking the position of US Ambassador to Romania however all is not what it seems. Danger and conspiracy rises throughout the story as it develops, whilst I found one of the twists easy to see coming some of the others were a pleasant surprise.Windmill of the Gods was an excellent read with a strong yet relatable female lead.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I could not put it down... Also great history facts shared....
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A powerful secret organization, a deadly assassin, a President with a dangerous new agenda—all outsmarted by a woman from Junction City, Kansas! Poor Mary Ashley has no idea what she is in for after being approached by the President of the USA to become his new Romanian Ambassador. She considers it a great honor but declines, not wanting to upend her life and family. She accepts only after her husband is killed in a suspicious auto accident. This political thriller is fast-paced, suspenseful, and sometimes very amusing. Smart and fun, I found this book very entertaining and highly recommend it.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sidney Sheldon's "Windmills of the Gods" is the story of Mary Ashley, a Junction City, Kansas wife, mother, and university professor plucked from obscurity to become the US Ambassador to Romania. Ashley has never left Kansas City and plenty of high-level political figures are (understandably) against the ambassadorship. The appointment of Mary Ashley is questionable and sets the reader up to expect some hefty shenanigans. The beginning of the novel is exciting. Covert meetings are taking place and the suspense is already building. Sheldon's description of the Iron Curtain countries in the 80's is detailed and chilling. Mary's initial impression of her new undertaking is well crafted and realistic. However, the swift transition from an inexperienced housewife from a farming state to a global figure accomplishing astonishing feats is a little incredulous. It's also a little predictable, though Sheldon's writing style still creates sufficient intrigue with some nice unexpected twists to keep the reader turning the pages.The suspense tends to overshadow the political aspect as Sheldon places more focus on Ashley's mistrust of her own staff and the belief one of more of them is behind the attempts on her life. In the midst of all the drama is a (questionable) deadly assassin whose true identity remains a mystery (vague to avoid spoilers). The text incorporates several murders and the conclusion is satisfying, though the novel itself never seems to achieve the gritty, heart-stopping level of a political thriller anticipated at the beginning. Perhaps the continual references to Ashley's inexperience in the political arena and her former Middle America background are contributory factors. Overall, it is a well-written and enjoyable read.
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5An ordinary teacher becomes US Ambassador to an Iron Curtain country. Quite unbelievable ..... But if there is any truth in it no wonder the world is in such a mess
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I didn't like this one as much as The Sky is Falling. I wasn't expecting it to be so heavy in the politics at the beginning, and I didn't really find Mary to be a compelling character. I was expecting someone strong and smart, and once she got to Washington she was turned into, well, a naive hayseed. I didn't buy it -- you don't get anywhere in academia by being naive. There were a couple of interesting twists, but if this were the first Sidney Sheldon I read, I wouldn't seek out any more.