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The Devil's Temptress
by
Laura Navarre (Goodreads Author)
At the treacherous court of Eleanor of Aquitaine, one woman's desire to escape an arranged marriage may lead her straight into the arms of the most dangerous man in the country, a disgraced knight known as the Raven.
Mass Market Paperback
Published
by Leisure Books
(first published February 7th 2011)
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"The Devil's Temptress", by Laura Navarre, is a superbly told tale of medieval political intrigue and the two passionate lovers caught in the court's spidery web. Alienore of Lyonstone is the personal scribe and favored lady-in-waiting of Eleanor of Aquitane, the displaced wife of Henry Plantagenet, King of England. Secretly trained in the skills of a knight of battle, Alienore takes up the cause of women she believes to have been wronged. She meets her match on the battlefield in the form of a...more
Life is complicated for Lady Alienore. She had big dreams of running her family’s estate after her father’s death. But her brother had other plans. When he tried to marry her off to an old, nasty scoundrel, she ran for the royal court. She took refuge with her godmother, the queen, and become her grace’s counsellor. She hopes to gather royal favor to get her lands back and escape the claims of her would-be husband.
At court, she meets a dark man, known only as the Raven. He has a terrible reputat...more
At court, she meets a dark man, known only as the Raven. He has a terrible reputat...more
Laura Navarre delivers a very well-written novel made for historical fiction romance readers who love a story richly articulated with a period voice. From clothing to dialogue, religion to war, Navarre captures the essence of the time when the knights of the Crusades and political unrest influence the course of many subjects lives. A mesmerizing tale of manipulation and seduction that drives a course of action for all players involved. Who do you trust when everyone seems out for themselves?
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I have been itching to get my grubby paws on this book, mostly because it’s set in the 12th century. It’s no secret that I’m a nerd for history, but what most of you don’t know is that I have a soft spot for the crusades. It’s a fascinating time in history. Here’s another nerd confession – I love the video game Assassin’s Creed. Set in the midst of the third crusade, you trounce around 12th century Jerusalem, Acre, and other biblical cities assassinating people threatening peace. Ironic? Yes. Aw...more
So, I've read a lot of historical romances lately. And most of them share a common trait: it's not so much about the historical as the romance, with balls and pretty dresses. This one actually dealt with the history and I've never read anything set in the time of Eleanor of Aquitane before, so that was refreshing as well.
I'm kind of conflicted about how I should review this, because while I really enjoyed most of the book, there were also things I had issues with.
Alienore is a likeable heroine,...more
I'm kind of conflicted about how I should review this, because while I really enjoyed most of the book, there were also things I had issues with.
Alienore is a likeable heroine,...more
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The Plot:
Set in twelfth century England, Lady Alienore of Lyonstone teeters on the edge of treason while serving the gilded caged Queen of England, Eleanor of Aquitaine. As the queen's privy chancellor, Alienore manages all of Eleanor's personal and royal correspondence while also acting as the queen's connection to the outside world. Loyal to her marrow, Alienore strives to emulate her queen and godmother, doing her best to shackle her unruly and passionate nature beneath a cloak of p...more
The Plot:
Set in twelfth century England, Lady Alienore of Lyonstone teeters on the edge of treason while serving the gilded caged Queen of England, Eleanor of Aquitaine. As the queen's privy chancellor, Alienore manages all of Eleanor's personal and royal correspondence while also acting as the queen's connection to the outside world. Loyal to her marrow, Alienore strives to emulate her queen and godmother, doing her best to shackle her unruly and passionate nature beneath a cloak of p...more
Summary: With the popularity, of romances in the Regency and Tudor time periods, books set during the Plantagenet era gets short shrift. The Devil's Temptress is set during the reign of Henry II and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine. It begins in 1174 when Eleanor is under “house-arrest” for encouraging her and Henry’s children to rise up and take the throne from Henry.
This story is about Lady Alienore of Lyonstone who is Eleanor’s privy chancellor (for personal
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This story is about Lady Alienore of Lyonstone who is Eleanor’s privy chancellor (for personal
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The Devil’s Temptress is only the second novel from relative newcomer Laura Navarre, but rest assured her stories are far from being novice. This story has great intrigue, betrayal, deception, and of course loves. I think it really captures how precarious life was for someone living in a royal court in this tumultuous time period.
The heroine, Alienore (not to be confused with the Queen, Eleanor), is a strong young woman in a world where most women are only chattel. Refusing to accept the match m...more
The heroine, Alienore (not to be confused with the Queen, Eleanor), is a strong young woman in a world where most women are only chattel. Refusing to accept the match m...more
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First half of the book is extremely confusing. I thought I knew what was going on but then something else would happen and I would be like "what?" Second half much clearer. Ended pretty well.
Let make a movie lol xoxo Laura love it! Amazingly talented writer - not to mention a wonderful person!
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In her other life, Laura Navarre is a diplomat who’s lived in Russia and works on weapons of mass destruction issues. In the line of duty, she’s been trapped in an elevator in a nuclear power plant and has stalked the corridors of facilities churning out nerve agent and other apocalyptic weapons. In this capacity, she meets many of the world’s most dangerous men.
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