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46 ratings, 3.74 average rating, 7 reviews
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published
2002
(first published 2001)
by Tor Books
binding
Paperback, 320 pages
isbn
0312875959
(isbn13: 9780312875954)
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Love, betrayal, and lycanthropy in the time of the CrusadesThe Wolf Huntis a breathtaking and romantic adventure. When Marie Penthivre of Chalendrey i...more
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I read this book because it was based on Marie de France's 13th century poem Lai de Bisclavret, and I have to say it was a pretty good retelling. Bradshaw's flaw tends to be an inability to keep the action moving simultaneously with character development, and that was not a concern for me with this story. I guessed the ending from looking at the cover, but I was interested enough in the development of the narrative that I kept reading.
Essentially the story revolves around a man who can tra...more
Essentially the story revolves around a man who can tra...more
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Read in July, 2005
recommends it for:
Readers Interested in Medieval Brittany / Werewolf Fans
This was my second foray into the works of Gillian Bradshaw, whose earlier novel, Island of Ghosts, has become one of my favorite works of historical fiction. Based upon The Lai of Bisclavret, one of a series of poems composed by Marie de France in the twelfth century, The Wolf Hunt follows the story of young Marie Penthieve de Chalandrey, who finds herself an unwilling participant in the conflict between Duke Hoel of Brittany and Duke Robert of Normandy.
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Read in November, 2008
After a mind-numbing night of data entry, this book was just the ticket. Set in a world that I have come to identify with Robin Hood, it was a thoroughly satisfying read and a fresh take on werewolves. One of the only things that annoys me is how deeply the "good" female lead has bought into the system and how she is ultimately rewarded for that commitment, whereas the "bad" lead is seriously punished for her rebellion. I considered whether that was meant as a critique, but I...more
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Read in June, 2008
A not very good fantasy/historical fiction/romance. I really hated the two lead female characters. The fantasy aspect was not developed enough and could have been interesting. The historical setting and details were probably the best part.
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Read in April, 2007
This was a departure from the other Bradshaw books I've read since it contained a large element of fantasy/witchcraft. But this did not deter me from reading quickly to the end as I do with all her books.
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Read in February, 2007
Interesting twist. Mythical.
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