- Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Zebra - Kensington (Mar 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0821769286
- ISBN-13: 978-0821769287
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.9 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 222 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #625,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Set in Scotland in the early 1300s during the war between Robert the Bruce and King Edward I, the fourth book in Drake's Graham family series (following Seize the Dawn) opens with a history lesson disguised as a fairytale, but quickly launches into an epic story of love, war and conviction. After escaping plague-ridden Langley castle shortly following her husband's death, Englishwoman Igrainia is captured by Scottish warrior Eric Graham, who seeks to free his wife and daughter from Langley's prison. Upon learning that his daughter is already dead and his wife is dying from the disease, the warrior threatens to kill Igrainia if she cannot save her. In short order, Eric's wife dies, the warrior himself falls ill, Igrainia nurses him back to health and then she tries to flee back to England. Once recovered, Eric recaptures Igrainia and eventually forces her to marry him, a political move that benefits Scotland but enrages both Igrainia and King Edward. This lengthy romance is loaded with period detail and brutal battles between Bruce and the Brits but, thankfully, Eric and Igrainia's fitful romance is always at the forefront. Although it takes a considerable amount of time and many obstacles for the two to realize they love one another, this is a well-researched and thoroughly entertaining read. (Mar.)Forecast: The author of more than 100 titles, Drake also writes contemporary romantic thrillers under the pseudonym Heather Graham (A Season of Miracles, etc.). Drake's popularity began with her historicals, however, and her long-time fans will grab this one as fast as the printer can roll them out. A 10-city author tour and national print advertising may also attract new readers.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
If I could give this book 20 stars, I would!!!,
By Kristal Gorman (Buffalo, New York United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Knight Triumphant (Mass Market Paperback)
Shannon Drake does it again with this extraordinary book! I absolutely loved this book. I felt so heartsick for Igrainia ans Eric, both at opposite ends of a terrible war and such heartache to overcome! I almost came close to tears when Igrainia was in the crypts, trying to explain her feelings to Afton. What a heartbreaking chapter! It was almost like I was there, that is how very well the book is portrayed. This is a keeper, and I will probably read it a thousand times! Now.......on to Jamie's story, The Lion in Glory!!
3.0 out of 5 stars
This is getting old,
By A Customer
This review is from: Knight Triumphant (Mass Market Paperback)
Is it just me or is Drake getting repetitive. I was very disapointed in this book. All her stories have the same plot. Hero and Heroine are on differecnt sides of a conflict. The hero in a jerk and the heroine doesn't seem to have a brain. The dialoge is so long and lenghty that it gives me a headache. I like Drake's books, but I wish she would use another plot.
5.0 out of 5 stars
a truly heartbreaking romance,
By "ricknbrandi" (Smalltown, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Knight Triumphant (Mass Market Paperback)
I started not to read this b/c it didn't sound very appealing to me, but I am so glad that I did b/c I would've missed out on one of the sweetest romance stories out there. I am also very selective about romance novels, but adoring medieval novels like I do I read it. I have NEVER cried while reading a romance novel, but I had tears running down my face reading this one. I really can't understand the negative reviews for this book. This book is so well written. Shannon Drake writes like she lived in that time period. It wasn't repetitive in any way, and they didn't keep throwing things up in each other's faces. The only thing I can see that might be negative to some is the slow paced beginning. But after about page 100 it sped up and never slowed down. It was so worth the wait. The book is so good, that I wasn't even bothered that there wasn't a love scene until 2/3 into the book. I loved Eric's character. He is so strong. Igrania is great as well. This is one of the most realistic medieval romances I've ever read. I was so sad when I was finished reading it. I hope Drakes's other romance novels are this good. One more thing.......what Eric and Igrania have both been through and lost makes their love even more true.
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