- Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Pocket (Feb 1 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0671755080
- ISBN-13: 978-0671755089
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.5 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 154 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #309,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
The wealthy and seemingly heartless Ian Blackheath is also Pendragon, the defender of American colonists and the scourge of Tories. He has sworn never to marry after seeing his mother fatally used by his father as a son-producing machine. In 1772, When Ian's estranged sister dies, leaving him her bratty eight-year-old daughter, Lucy ("I don't like other girls. They don't do what I tell them to"), Ian plans to ship the child off to boarding school. He brings her to British dressmaker Emily d'Autrecourt for some clothing, and she steals a wooden doll. But this doll contains a secret message for the Crown, for whom Emily is spying in exchange for a fresh start in the colonies. To get the doll back, Emily becomes Lucy's governess, and she and Ian find themselves strongly attracted to each other. Cates ( Crown of Flame ) compensates for a long set-up--which includes Emily's loss of her husband and young daughter--with endearing characters. Smart-mouthed Lucy is a refreshing contrast to the angelic children often found in romance novels, and Ian and Emily are realistically vulnerable. But an unbelievable ending mars this otherwise original story.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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He looked like the devil's own angel...incorrigible, outrageous, and promising paradise with one bold kiss....
By day Ian Blackheath was the most sensual, immoral rogue in colonial Virginia. By night he was secretly Pendragon, the ruthless leader of the patriot cause. He certainly had no time for a ward. The lovely Emily Rose d'Autrecourt knew only the rogue Blackheath, and was outraged at his insensitivity toward Lucy, the curly-headed orphan who had been dumped at his mansion's door. But Emily was seized with fear when little Lucy stole a doll from her millinery shop that contained evidence of her dark and secret role as a British spy.
Accepting Ian's offer to become Lucy's governess was dangerous, yet it was the only way she could recover the doll without arousing suspicion. She never dreamed how perilous her new position would be until she discovered the dizzying pleasure of being in Ian's arms, stripping away his image of an arrogant, selfish rakehell and recklessly revealing her own desperate needs. Suddenly, in a land racing toward revolution, this man and woman with so much to lose would willingly risk all they had for love....
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5.0 out of 5 stars
My first Cates book but not my last/,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Raider's Bride (Mass Market Paperback)
A unique story, as outlined above, with well written and likeable characters. "Pendragon" is tormented although I think the reason is a bit of a stretch. He and his wonderful (hope there's a sequel for him) Tony are dedicated to the patriot cause while unbeknown to them, Emily is spying for the english. It's a web you think they can't get out of. Add little Miss Lucy. She is 8 going on 80 and precocious is too mild a word to describe her. Her character is perhaps the mot heart wrenching in the book. She certainly pushes adults to the end of their rope and beyond which is very amusing.Bringing this child back from her life of torment is perhaps better than the original plot. It's totally a great book. I enjoyed it and hope u will too.
5.0 out of 5 stars
PERFECT!!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Raider's Bride (Mass Market Paperback)
I have read nearly all of Kimberly Cates books and loved every one - and this is no exception!! The story is set in 1772 Virginia when the colonials were beginning their struggle for independence from Britian and spying and raiding was the order of the day. Added to this historical backdrop is the wonderful love story of Ian and Emily. The sorrow that these 2 have known in their past and the love that they find in each other is remarkable and inspiring. I read alot of romances and am very rarely moved to tears, but this one brought them to my eyes more than once. The character of Lucy, the wild and willful child in need of love brings everything together. I truly loved this book and can't wait to read Lucy's story in "The Raider's Daughter" and also Ms.Cates new book, "Lily Fair", If you like great historical romance - you'll fall in love with this book!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
PERFECT!!!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Raider's Bride (Mass Market Paperback)
I have read nearly all of Kimberly Cates books and loved every one - and this is no exception!! The story is set in 1772 Virginia when the colonials were beginning their struggle for independence from Britian and spying and raiding was the order of the day. Added to this historical backdrop is the wonderful love story of Ian and Emily. The sorrow that these 2 have known in their past and the love that they find in each other is remarkable and inspiring. I read alot of romances and am very rarely moved to tears, but this one brought them to my eyes more than once. The character of Lucy, the wild and willful child in need of love brings everything together. I truly loved this book and can't wait to read Lucy's story in "The Raider's Daughter" and also Ms.Cates new book, "Lily Fair", If you like great historical romance - you'll fall in love with this book!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
My first Cates book but not my last/,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Raider's Bride (Mass Market Paperback)
A unique story, as outlined above, with well written and likeable characters. "Pendragon" is tormented although I think the reason is a bit of a stretch. He and his wonderful (hope there's a sequel for him) Tony are dedicated to the patriot cause while unbeknown to them, Emily is spying for the english. It's a web you think they can't get out of. Add little Miss Lucy. She is 8 going on 80 and precocious is too mild a word to describe her. Her character is perhaps the mot heart wrenching in the book. She certainly pushes adults to the end of their rope and beyond which is very amusing.Bringing this child back from her life of torment is perhaps better than the original plot. It's totally a great book. I enjoyed it and hope u will too.
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