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Maire (Fires of Gleannmara )
A fanciful, romantic tale of passion and faith that invites readers to the "God-graced mountains and plains" of Ireland. Maire, Gleannmara's warrior queen, finds her fierce heart is gentled when she takes a reformed mercenary -- a Christian, no less -- as hostage during a raid. At first she wonders what kind of God would make a fine warrior like Rowan of Emerys s...more
Paperback, 364 pages
Published
September 22nd 2009
by Multnomah Books
(first published August 11th 2000)
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Horrifying. That is my favorite word lately. I'm so glad to finally get to use it in a review.
Let's just say, if I perhaps would have skipped the Prologue, I might have had a better start on this book. But having an Island talking to me in an annoyingly folksy, patronizing voice turned me off right away. From then on, it was really hard for me to get into the book.
Was it cool to see a kick-butt heroine in a Christian book? Sure. If she was better-written, it would have be...more
Let's just say, if I perhaps would have skipped the Prologue, I might have had a better start on this book. But having an Island talking to me in an annoyingly folksy, patronizing voice turned me off right away. From then on, it was really hard for me to get into the book.
Was it cool to see a kick-butt heroine in a Christian book? Sure. If she was better-written, it would have be...more
This is one of those books which sat on my bookshelf for a long time. I'm not really into medievals or time periods even earlier (this is a5th century Ireland). Nor have I ever been an Irish buff. But I had just finished Jan Karon's Ireland book so this one sounded interesting. It took me a few chapters to get into the story, mainly because of an unlikeable heroine and the unfamiliarity with such an early period of Irish (and British Isles) history. But, Windsor is such a capable novelist that I...more
The story was great, however I am still stuck with the memory of Rowan talking about growing CORN in Ireland. WHAT?!?!?!?!? Oats or barley, yes, but CORN? um...
it's a great historical romance with a Christian bent... and it's also nice to read about a strong female character who is leading her people. Even though she is still young and inexperienced, she makes wise choices and seeks counsel often.
it's a great historical romance with a Christian bent... and it's also nice to read about a strong female character who is leading her people. Even though she is still young and inexperienced, she makes wise choices and seeks counsel often.
Maire is a good book for those times you really crave a passionate but clean and moral love story. The heroine Maire is a fierce and strong woman, raised to be a warrior queen of Gleannmara, who has yet to learn what it is to be a woman. She takes Rowan as a willing captive husband (gasp at the romantic twist) after raiding his land, and together they fight to free Gleannmara from the druid who would take Maire's throne by forcing her to marry him.
While I wouldn't rate this as an a...more
While I wouldn't rate this as an a...more
I haven't read too many books where the heroine is such a strong, dominant and almost manly character. If her personality were in any other setting, I don't think I would have been able to read the book and relate to the character. Because she was raised as the future queen, I could accept her demanding impatience and blunt, rude comments to everyone as what she was taught to be in order to rule her people. Linda Windsor did a good job at showing a softer, uncertain side to Maire's character ...more
I picked this book up several years ago on a whim because the cover intrigued me. Unfortunately this was around the same time that I was moving so this book kind of got lost in the shuffle and ended up in the back of my bookcase. While going through my bookcase, I rediscovered this book and finally read it. I have to say that this was one my favorite books pertaining to this era. Linda Windsor seems to capture the spirit of this time and does a terrific job of transferring those feelings to the ...more
I liked this. It was predictably and rather badly written, but sometimes that is okay.
This is one of those books you file under 'porn' (well except there is no actual pornography, and the author takes great pains to ensure sex only happens after marriage.
This is one of those books you file under 'porn' (well except there is no actual pornography, and the author takes great pains to ensure sex only happens after marriage.
This book is my all time favorite book
I have read it at least eight times,
I think that this book not only gives a creative edge to a christian story, but the depth of the romanance, and detailed plot really add to the succes of the novel.
I have read it at least eight times,
I think that this book not only gives a creative edge to a christian story, but the depth of the romanance, and detailed plot really add to the succes of the novel.
Great book if you like learning about culture and ancient times. Great story of love and trusting God.
Original story that was captivating.
Didn't finish.
amazing book! loved it!
What a pretty book cover. So beautiful. Anyway, I'm suprised that there are no reviews. Have any one read this and if so whawt are your thoughts?
I've actually read this one twice. I read it so fast the first time that I figured going back to read it and pick up on the nuances wouldn't be a disappointment. And it wasn't. Another christian romance set in the celtic era. Enjoy!
This is a good strong Christian woman kicks butt type of book. A good one to read when you need to feel the strength of our female ancestors once again.
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Loved the Celtic location and Christian history. Very enjoyable from the romantic side also.
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Maryland author Linda Windsor has written some twenty-nine historical and contemporary novels for both the secular and inspirational markets, but she is most noted for delivering "The Lift of Laughter and Spirit" in her modern inspirational romances. A Christy finalist and winner of numerous industry awards, Linda has written for Multnomah Publishing (historical fiction and contemporary ...more
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