- Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Zebra - Kensington; Reissue edition (Sep 27 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0821779346
- ISBN-13: 978-0821779347
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 2.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 200 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #489,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Jehanne has never stopped loving her husband, Galeran of Heywood. And now, he's returned from war-leaner, tougher, callused in body and soul, longing for his wife and the child he has never seen. In other circumstances, it would be all Jehanne could ever hope for, but time and fate have wrought changes that neither of them could have expected when they kissed goodbye three years ago. For now Galeran has a rival, Raymond of Lowick, an ambitious nobleman who wants everything Galeran had-his lands, his castle, and his wife. He'll use any means and any deceit to gain control over Jehanne. But, Galeran is not a man to give up, no matter what powerful allies Raymond may have. Now, as the glittering court assembles, two men will vie for the same woman and a battle-weary warrior will mount one last campaign for Jehanne's safety, and her heart.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Good History but very Depressing,
By A Customer
This review is from: Shattered Rose (Mass Market Paperback)
I'm going to break with the reviewers so far and disagree. I didn't enjoy this book and instead found it rather depressing. I do enjoy Jo Beverley's books, but this one was too dark and depressing for me, and I never really connected with the characters. I think it might be b/c the reader doesn't really get to experience the initial love story (it's just a minor flashback in the beginning and had them fighting more than falling in love). The book is written primarily from the hero's point of view which made it hard for me to understand the heroines motives or feelings (until the very end). I suspect this enabled there to be some mystery as to why the heroine would do what she did, but even by the end, I still couldn't understand why (and I'll admit I wasn't very sympathetic). Further, it seemed like the whole book centered around how to punish the heroine for her betrayal (by the end I was relieved that at least that part was resolved). I did appreciate the hero's supreme love, but I wasn't sure from whence it came as this wasn't explored in much detail. On the positive side, this was certainly a unique romance (not "run of the mill" by any means), Jo Beverley's writing was very good, and I truly enjoyed the history. However, I just could not get into these characters, and I found that the story was just too depressing to enjoy. I also found the secondary plot, while more uplifting, to be more of a distraction. I usually enjoy medievals, and I was in the mood for a good one, but this one left me feeling flat. If you are interested in a more enjoyable medieval read by Jo Beverley, I would recommend Dark Champion.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Story,
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This review is from: Shattered Rose (Mass Market Paperback)
Only Jo Beverley could come up with this story. So amazing, considering the times, of the hero coming home from the crusades to find, not only his son he'd never seen, dead, but his wife for whom he'd been celibate for 2 years, holding a few month old babe, who obviously was not his. Not only does he forgive her, but accepts this child whole heartedly because he would never conceive of hurting his beloved wife. What Galeran goes through to overcome the betrayal and then the machinations to overcome all the difficulties of keeping the child are nothing short of heroic. Then, on top of that, you have Aline and Raoul's story (which I truly enjoyed). I'll say like a previous reviewer, what an amazing tidbit the fact that ladies of the manor were supposed to bath high ranking visitors. This was truly an eye opener. What a way to weave historical fact into a delightful romance. This is an amazing book, but anything by Jo Beverley, I've discovered is terrific.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great story, a bit marred by weak secondary romance,
By bookjunkiereviews (India) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shattered Rose (Mass Market Paperback)
Well, if Elizabeth Chadwick says this is a great book, it is certainly is worth looking at. That was how I came (via a Medieval Romance group) to this book, which is so unusual. Where else will you find an adulterous heroine (unwittingly so), and a hero who accepts his wife's illegitimate child - and then gets pulled up by the Church for doing so? A fantastic read, full of emotion. The heroine Jehanne is not always likeable, but boy, does Beverley pull you in. I think this is her finest book (of those I have read - medieval, Georgian, and Regency). Just one problem stops it from being perfect. The secondary romance was sweet at first, and then got downright cloying. I wanted to kick both participants. Having said that (and got it off my chest), I recommend that you find a copy of this book and give it a try. P.S. THE SHATTERED ROSE is one of my keepers, even after downsizing my keeper collection (down to 20, Heyers, Austen and Ellis Peters apart).
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