- Paperback: 264 pages
- Publisher: Bold Strokes Books; 1 edition (May 18 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1602821518
- ISBN-13: 978-1602821514
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 1.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #196,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In a land where two countries have been torn by war for generations, Princess Jessa is sent as a peace offering to the country of Arravan, understanding all too well that she is being sacrificed upon the altar of her father’s ambitions—and condemned to an uncertain and possibly short-lived future, if the machinations of her own family are any indication.
But what she finds at Blackstone Keep is most certainly not what she expects, and for a daughter of royal blood who has known little of freedom and even less of love, the members of the Durand family are proving to be a very pleasant riddle to be solved—the youngest daughter, Darrius Durand, is the most surprising of all. A captain in the King’s elite guard and filled with humor and good nature, Darry’s considerable charms pull Jessa rather happily into an unexpected friendship that quickly becomes something more, promising passion and the fulfillment of her deepest desires.
Jessa and Darry’s relationship threatens the fragile peace, and the future of two countries might very well hang in the balance. When family secrets and hidden agendas begin to surface, as well as an ancient majik that Jessa has been preparing to use since the day she was born, a prophecy is set in motion that will thrust both lands into a bloody war of revenge and retribution—a war that love alone will not be able to stop.
But what she finds at Blackstone Keep is most certainly not what she expects, and for a daughter of royal blood who has known little of freedom and even less of love, the members of the Durand family are proving to be a very pleasant riddle to be solved—the youngest daughter, Darrius Durand, is the most surprising of all. A captain in the King’s elite guard and filled with humor and good nature, Darry’s considerable charms pull Jessa rather happily into an unexpected friendship that quickly becomes something more, promising passion and the fulfillment of her deepest desires.
Jessa and Darry’s relationship threatens the fragile peace, and the future of two countries might very well hang in the balance. When family secrets and hidden agendas begin to surface, as well as an ancient majik that Jessa has been preparing to use since the day she was born, a prophecy is set in motion that will thrust both lands into a bloody war of revenge and retribution—a war that love alone will not be able to stop.
About the Author
Shea Godfrey is an artist and writer working and living in the Midwest. While her formal education is in journalism and photography, she has spent most of her career thus far in 3D Animation and Design.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (19 customer reviews)
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantasy at it's best, May 7 2010
By jane rochester - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Nightshade (Paperback)
Absolutely fantastic! Ms. Godfrey created a world and a cast of characters that are fascinating and beautiful.I became involved from page one and stayed that way until the end. Which I sincerely hope is not the end; there are so many unfinished threads. I eagerly await her next book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book, but a terrible ending, Jan 30 2011
By Sage320 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nightshade (Paperback)
Shea Godfrey's Nightshade is a strong entry to the fantasy genre.Princess Jessa of Lyoness is sent to her country's arch enemy Arravan to see if the crown prince will accept her as his bride and bring peace between the countries. From the beginning though Jessa suspects that something else is going on because Prince Malcolm doesn't show much interest in her. Jessa suspects that her brother and Malcolm are plotting something else with her as the pawn in the game, but she's enjoying her time with the Durand family too much to care, especially the time she gets to spend with Princess Darrius. Darry is the king's youngest child and, in the language of her people, "backward" because she loves women. Darry also serves in the army as an officer, which shocks polite society. Darry knows she must hide her interests to protect her father's throne, but the friendship that grows between Darry and Jessa threatens that attitude. The women share more than one secret in that both of them are gifted with special forms of majik. Responding to their natural feelings could cause their deaths and war between their countries.
This book is rich in detail and feels like it should be actual history, though it isn't. It's fantasy that reads like reality. The story gradually draws the reader in with extremely appealing characters and interesting events. It's the type of book that is hard to put down and the reader is allowed to develop a relationship with the major characters as their situation develops at a very acceptable pace.
The irony of this book is that it falls apart in the last chapter. The end is suddenly rushed and the book concludes with a number of plot lines unresolved. It seems as if the story is just cut off with more to come. If this is the beginning of a series, then leaving the plot lines open is understandable. If there is no series, then the reader is probably going to be irritated. The book shouldn't have been left hanging though no matter what the future plan is.
Nightshade is an excellent story right up until the end. The reader should give it a try and then hope that Godfrey intends to provide another book.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant, Jun 4 2010
By Peintre - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Nightshade (Paperback)
I do not frequently read novels in the fantasy or romance genres. At the persistent suggestion of a colleague I picked up Nightshade and I have never been more surprised by the difference between the content of a novel and my expectations. Ms. Godfrey melds together elements as diverse as magical realism, feminist fairy tale, and fast paced swashbuckling derring-do, into a novel in which the parts, as enjoyable as some of them are--note the dance scene which begs for the vehicle of film--become a sublime whole. The author's development of character is profound, as are her psychological explorations of the motivations and behaviors of oppressors and the oppressed. Ms. Godfrey corrects the error of the stifling mythic representation of women in fiction, with wisdom and astute insight, while not short-changing her portrayal of male characters. And those who wish to simply enjoy a romantic and sensuous story will be well satisfied because the author seamlessly fuses her elements into a page-turning, wit filled romp, described in such joyous visual terms that the reader is left with a feeling of satisfaction such as that which occurs when one discovers a new favorite movie. Brilliant.
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