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Miriel Weaver's stepfather has sent his independent-minded and high-spirited daughter to a nunnery to "curb her spirit." There she rescues half-drowned, exhausted Nicholas de Caen, the only survivor of King John's supply train, which vanished in quicksand in 1216. Both escape the nunnery but then part unpleasantly. Gerri Halligan imbues Miriel and Nicholas with steadfast and determined spirits that carry the story from adventure to adventure. As the characters mature, they meet again, Nicholas an established trader and Miriel an accomplished wool merchant. When sparks fly between them, Halligan's enthusiastic narration keeps the historical and love themes humming. M.B.K. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN, Jan 26 2007

By	Misfit (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

I had to stay up until I finished it at 1AM. Another outstanding saga from Elizabeth Chadwick. I cannot get enough of her books, everyone of them sends me back to another world, another time.

I did not feel that the Miriel was a bad person like some of the other reviewers felt, but a victim of her circumstances. And in the end, she did repent of what she did to Nicholas.

I will read this again and again, and can't wait to read more of Chadwick's books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars True to life but not so, Feb 27 2003

By	A. Y. Smittle (Winchester, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Marsh King's Daughter, The (Hardcover)

This was a story that seemed to follow the way of life in the Middle Ages; during the reign of King John and Henry. It doesn't give romance or value to life that we have nowadays; anyone whos anyone is at deaths disposal. The story also reminds of womens rights back then; there were none. If you were born out of wedlock, or an adulteress, there was little recourse; esp. for the lower classes. The story strives for realism; but I feel the love story part between Miriel and Nicholas is a wee bit more fantastical than keeping with the rest of the story. Which is fine, right? So its well written.
Miriel has made some tough decisions and they are not always to her profit; however, as a woman---and a bastard runaway, she had little choice and her vision of the world is skewed. Her story is pretty sad. But I can see a sort of pattern of survival.
Its almost the same as Scarlett O'Hara's!
Nicholas' story is not as sad; I half wanted him to live happily with Magdalene. That part was bittersweet. Does Miriel really deserve him? I don't know. But does she deserve to be happy? YES.

The story: Miriel is sent to the convent against her wishes. She finds Nicholas, a survivor of Johns treasure train disaster and nurses him back to health. When he leaves the convent, she wants to go to. Is desperate to. He grudgingly allows her to come along and thus their adventure begins; together and seperately then together again throughout the novel. Very graphic in descriptions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE MARSH KING'S DAUGHTER ROCKS!, Aug 10 2002

By	Kimberly Gelderman (Spring Lake, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marsh King's Daughter, The (Hardcover)

Another excellent medieval historical from Elizabeth Chadwick! Her books never disappoint the reader. This is the sixth novel I've read by this author and it is one of her best yet!

This story involves the lives of Miriel Weaver and Nicholas de Caen. Miriel is physically and verbally abused by her stepfather continually until he decides against her will to dump her in a nunnery. She eventually escapes with the help of Nicholas whom she had nursed back to health in the convent infirmary. He had been a prisoner with King John's baggage train in 1216 carrying all the royal regalia until the fatal tide and quicksand ends everyone's life but his own. He then takes a chest unknowingly containing a fortune in silver and Queen Matthilda's crown.

Literally down the road, Miriel parts Nicholas' company with some of the silver and Queen Mathilda's crown. He finds this out and becomes enraged and vows to one day get revenge. However, for much of the story they live out different lives with different people until they fatefully meet again.

I loved the detail and descriptions particularily concerning the wool trade, especially the manufacturing of the different types of wool fabrics and colors. This book had me turning pages until 2 a.m. anticipating what would happen next. A very exciting read!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Fascinating characters, and a real feel for the period of history make this book unforgettable. I was completely captivated by Nicholas and Miriel, and found the villain (no... Read more

Published on Aug 9 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Another 5 star Chadwick saga
This one was as good as "The Champion", which says alot as I thought it to be one of the best novels I've ever read. Read more

Published on May 30 2002 by Kevin R. Marsh

5.0 out of 5 stars superb recreation of Medieval life
I am beginning to wonder if me and reviewer Crystal Oats have been reading the same book. I was totally captivated by the characters in The Marsh King's Daughter. Read more

Published on April 1 2002