Notorious (Medieval DeWarenne Trilogy) - Softcover

Henley, Virginia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0451221052 ISBN 13: 9780451221056

Publisher: Berkley, 2007

Synopsis

Never before published-from the New York Times bestselling author of Infamous

The daughter of Jory de Warenne and lady-in-waiting to Queen Isabelle, the spirited Brianna de Beauchamp is betrothed to the distinguished Lincoln Robert de Warenne, but yearns for a deeper passion. When she meets the dark and dangerous Wolf Mortimer-a man who possesses the Celtic gift of second sight-she finds it impossible not to surrender to his fierce desire. And when Wolf's father-the queen's lover, Roger Mortimer-is imprisoned in the Tower of London, she finds herself swept on an adventure that not only puts her heart in peril, but jeopardizes the life of the man who could be her destiny...

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About the Author

Virginia Henley is a New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of numerous awards, including the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award. Her novels have been translated into fourteen languages. A grandmother of three, she lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband.

Reviews

Rife with political intrigue, this medieval historical romance never lacks for suspense, but overblown language, a too-easy wrapup and excessive melodrama undermine the reader's enjoyment. "I shouldn't... but I shall!" is noblewoman Brianna de Beauchamp's credo, and she applies it often throughout. Should she involve herself in the brewing battle between England's marcher barons and the degenerate King Edward II? And, perhaps more importantly, should she provoke the handsome and dangerous Wolf Mortimer? She shouldn't but she does, making herself an essential channel of communication between the barons and their ally, Queen Isabelle, as well as the object of Wolf's fantasies. Veteran author Henley (Infamous) weaves a colorful tapestry full of notorious real-life noblemen and royals, proving that fact can be more fascinating than fiction. However, Henley would do better to heed the "less is more" doctrine; too often characters restate facts, and Henley compulsively inserts distracting exclamatories for added drama ("I foolishly forgave you once, but never again. I wouldn't lower myself to spit on you!"). Despite its flaws, this dynamic, heavily embellished history lesson manages to do what few can—illuminate and entertain. (May)
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In 1322 Hugh Despencer, King Edward II's lover, has turned the ruler against the Marchers. As Edward prepares the royal castles in Wales for war, the Marcher lords rebel against the Crown. Lady Brianna de Beauchamp, daughter of a powerful Marcher, is a strong-willed, resourceful healer. She's known since childhood that she would marry her charming cousin, but then "Wolf" Mortimer and his wolf come on the scene. Possessed of fantastic psychic powers, Wolf soon takes over Brianna's dreams. Few writers incorporate such rich historical detail into their romances as Henley, and Wolf and Brianna's story will appeal to fans of the sensual romances of Bertrice Small and Susan Johnson. Shelley Mosley
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Edition details

• Publisher: Berkley
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0451221052
• ISBN 13: 9780451221056
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416