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Enslaved
Where are all the real men? She wondered...
For Lady Diana Davenport, they existed only in her books and dreams. There she could lose herself, becoming the licentious Diana, goddess of the hunt -- far from the rigid restraints of eighteenth-century London, where she was courted by fops and fools. That is, until she tried on an authentic Roman helmet in an antiques store and...more
For Lady Diana Davenport, they existed only in her books and dreams. There she could lose herself, becoming the licentious Diana, goddess of the hunt -- far from the rigid restraints of eighteenth-century London, where she was courted by fops and fools. That is, until she tried on an authentic Roman helmet in an antiques store and...more
Kindle Edition, 450 pages
Published
July 22nd 2009
by Island Books
(first published January 1st 1996)
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I'm not even certain what to say about this story. It's a mix of story concepts like Outlander (Time Travel), reincarnation and Wizard of Oz.
The story begins in Georgian England with a seventeen year old heiress preparing for her her come out season. Her greedy guardians try to trick her into marrying the man of their choice (a good looking but evil man) so they can split her inheritance before she reaches the legal age of eighteen.
(Confused I am! Back then, legal age for a male was twenty one...more
The story begins in Georgian England with a seventeen year old heiress preparing for her her come out season. Her greedy guardians try to trick her into marrying the man of their choice (a good looking but evil man) so they can split her inheritance before she reaches the legal age of eighteen.
(Confused I am! Back then, legal age for a male was twenty one...more
Redonk Nutshell: Woman is transported back in time to Roman-occupied Britain where she gets lessons in ancient history and passion
I've recently been on a time-traveling kick. I found myself searching GoodReads for romance books that featured a time-traveling hero or heroine and I came across Enslaved by Virginia Henley. I've not yet read anything by her, though I've come across her name several times in my travels through romance-land.
Lady Diana Davenport lives in 18th century London and is on...more
I've recently been on a time-traveling kick. I found myself searching GoodReads for romance books that featured a time-traveling hero or heroine and I came across Enslaved by Virginia Henley. I've not yet read anything by her, though I've come across her name several times in my travels through romance-land.
Lady Diana Davenport lives in 18th century London and is on...more
Lady Diana Devenport has had a hard time coping with her aunt and uncle who are these nasty scheming individuals greedy for her money. She wants freedom and adventure. While in Bath she puts an ancient roman helmet and is transported in time to 61AD where she becomes the slave of Marcus Magnus – a roman general. I don’t know much about Bath other then the Romans build some nice bathing facilities there which our hero/heroine used on a daily basis and multiple times a day contrary to any other pe...more
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เรื่องนี้ฉบับแปลคือเรื่อง โรมันรัญจวน ได้ยินเขาบอกกันว่าสนุกมาก แต่หมดไปนานแล้ว หาชื่อเรื่องเจอก็เลยไปซื้อ e book มาอ่านค่ะ ปรากฏว่า ชอบพอสมควร แต่ก็ไม่มากขนาดที่คาดหวัง คิดว่าถ้าอ่านเมื่อสิบปีที่แล้วคงจะชอบมาก เพราะมันมีโครงเรื่องบางอย่างที่เคยเป็นที่นิยม แต่ตอนนี้ไม่ค่อยนิยมกันแล้ว
(ตรงนี้ขอสปอยล์นิด...........)
เช่น นางเอกต้องพรากจากพระเอกไปสักระยะ หรือเดินเข้าหาอันตรายทั้งๆ ที่รู้ ทำให้มีหงุดหงิดบ้างเล็กๆ กับความที่นางเอกช่างใสซื่อไม่เฉลียวใจในบางตอน
(จบสปอยล์)
แต่ความรักของพระเอกนางเอกก็ชัดเจ...more
(ตรงนี้ขอสปอยล์นิด...........)
เช่น นางเอกต้องพรากจากพระเอกไปสักระยะ หรือเดินเข้าหาอันตรายทั้งๆ ที่รู้ ทำให้มีหงุดหงิดบ้างเล็กๆ กับความที่นางเอกช่างใสซื่อไม่เฉลียวใจในบางตอน
(จบสปอยล์)
แต่ความรักของพระเอกนางเอกก็ชัดเจ...more
I read the reviews on this book, and can't believe how many readers didn't like it. I thought it was a great book. It's a TT story. Lady Diana loves history. While shopping she puts on an old helmet and is transported back in time to the Roman days. She is taken captive, made a slave by Marcus Magnus,and they fall in love. She and Marcus are betrayed in the past...and when she comes back to her real time....she is being cared for by none other than MM's many times great grandson. When she tells...more
Nov 28, 2008
Casey Gonzalez
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
historical-romances
Loved it! The Hero is so hot and the setting of ancient Rome if so different than the usual Regency romance
This book was delightfully shocking and rather scandalous for the time period. The story line was well thought out and delivered, and while one might want to skip ahead and see the ending its best that you don't or you will miss out and spoil the book. Aside from the story line I was rather intrigued to find out that back in that era of England the gentlemen powdered there faces and wore rouge and lip color. I had known that the gentlemen of that time used fans but the rest was a shock. If you a...more
Story: GOOD
Intimacy Level: GOOD
Enjoyment: VERY GOOD
Length: 450 pages
Style: Time Travel/ Historical / Roman
Revised :11/25/2012 Re Read: 11/25/2012
This was an unique read for me as it was a historial taking place within historical period. Re reading this book, the movie 300 / Spartacus comes to mind. I love that it was in a Roman/Greek time travel, why, because the slave concept made the story more appealing for that time period of Ancient Rome as they were very sexual beings and the garments were...more
Intimacy Level: GOOD
Enjoyment: VERY GOOD
Length: 450 pages
Style: Time Travel/ Historical / Roman
Revised :11/25/2012 Re Read: 11/25/2012
This was an unique read for me as it was a historial taking place within historical period. Re reading this book, the movie 300 / Spartacus comes to mind. I love that it was in a Roman/Greek time travel, why, because the slave concept made the story more appealing for that time period of Ancient Rome as they were very sexual beings and the garments were...more
This is the second book I have read from Virginia Henley, and I must say that Virginia's imagination runs wild! There are so many conflicts, with two different love stories that intertwine into one. I love how Virginia was able to end all conflicts presented, and the evil received his "just deserts". :)
Agak aneh kebangetan plotnya, time travel dari abad 18 ke jaman Romawi kaisar Nero. Buku ini termasuk hot juga berhubung ini buku pertamanya Henley yang dibaca karena agak spesifik banget. Karena ngantuk saat membacanya jadi longkap2 bacanya... Karena gak tertarik dengan jaman2 Romawi kuno begitu.
I gave it only a three simply because it got annoying towards the end. The beginning annoyed me a bit and the end really annoyed me, but the middle was enjoyable. I love Marcus Magnus. Diana, I liked alright, but towards the end I kept thinking, "You idiot!" because she would yet again be too trusting and make poor choices.
Didn't like it and didn't completely finish it. Time travel element lost credibility for the story line. Didn't matter the characterization was pretty shallow anyway. Abundance of titillation for titillation sake because it didn't endear me to the characters.
This is one of my favorite trashy novels. It is extremely well written for what it is and surprisingly the historical references have been surprisingly researched. Steamy, entertaining and one you may want to read twice.
I would qualify this book as "awesomely-bad". Because it's really unreal and the plot gets more and more strange as you read, but it's so entertaining! I pick this up whenever I need a laugh.
Jan 07, 2012
Nelly
rated it
1 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
unfinished,
waste-of-time
I really couldn't bring myself to finish this or even try to review it decently, but the historial inaccuracies, and lady Diana being called Lady Davenport, and the whole reincarnation thing, put me off continuing the book.
This is the book I always claim as my ultimate favorite when asked "What is your favorite romance novel?"
Hands down this book is singularly responsible for many of my complex dreams.
Hands down this book is singularly responsible for many of my complex dreams.
I enjoyed this bit of brain candy, All my fellow Borders buddies said read it and I was in the mood for a bit of adult fun. If you don't want to think too much and you are looking for a sexy time traveling romp to Ancient Rome, Marcus is worth the trouble.
I couldn't put this one down...finished it in 2 days. I love her historical writing that include spices of fiction.
The hero (Marcus Magnus), reminds me of Gerard Butler's character in 300, w/ all those 'Roman Soldiers' and everything
AH! AH! AH! HOTNESS TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL!!!!
AH! AH! AH! HOTNESS TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL!!!!
I'm never much for the time travel romance novels but this one was intriguing and the characters were fun.
I confess that I love trashy novels and this is my fav!! I could and will read this over and over again.
OH MY GOD!!! LOVE THIS BOOK!!!! Great story - Ive reread it at least 5 times!!!!
Man I loved this book when I read this so long ago. Whew is all I got to say.
Love this book! One of her classics!
One of my favorite books ever.
so-so
Very good book. I loved the story line.
excellent
I have to recommend this book, even if it's just for the novelty of it. How many romances are out there that have a time traveling Regency miss go back to ancient Rome? Steamy as anything!
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Enslaved came highly recommended by a family member and fellow devoted romance fan, but it fell short for me.
While Henley is an expert at the alpha male, I've never been a fan of the time-travel angle and I think that's where the problem lay for me.
While Henley is an expert at the alpha male, I've never been a fan of the time-travel angle and I think that's where the problem lay for me.
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Virginia Syddall was born on December 5, 1935 in England, where her father, Thomas Syddall, taught her to love history. She obtained a degree in History in the University. In 1956, Virginia married Arthur Henley. They moved to America, and now they live most of the year in St. Petersburg, Florida, and they spend the hot summers in Ontario, Canada, where they have their two adult children and three...more
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“With horror he saw that her hair was already afire as the tarred stake burned about her head. He held her agonized gaze with his fierce black eyes. "I'll love you forever, and beyond," he vowed as he raised both arms and plunged his sword into her heart.
~Marcus Magnus”
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