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The Braeswood Tapestry
In Restoration England during the reign of Charles II, a young maiden, Joycelyn Cutler, joins with Sir Trent Westcott to avenge the cruelties inflicted by the powerful Kerr family
288 pages, Hardcover
First published July 29, 1984
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Robyn Carr
168 books12.7k followers Robyn Carr is a RITA® Award-winning, eleven-time #1 New York Times bestselling author of over sixty novels, including the critically acclaimed Virgin River series and Sullivan's Crossing series. Robyn's new women's fiction novel, THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB, will be released in January 2024. The new hit Sullivan's Crossing TV series (season 1) inspired by Robyn's book series was released in the USA in the fall of 2023! Plus, season 5 of the worldwide fan-favorite Virgin River TV Series is now streaming on Netflix (July 2023) with two holiday episodes coming November 30, 2023. Both TV series have been renewed for another season!
Robyn is a recipient of the Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award 2016, and in 2017, VIRGIN RIVER was named one of the HarperCollins 200 Iconic Books of the past 200 years. Robyn currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can visit Robyn Carr's website at https://www.robyncarr.com/.
Robyn is a recipient of the Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award 2016, and in 2017, VIRGIN RIVER was named one of the HarperCollins 200 Iconic Books of the past 200 years. Robyn currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can visit Robyn Carr's website at https://www.robyncarr.com/.
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December 9, 2022
Fun read, like most of Robyn Carr’s historicals it’s not terribly deep or angsty just a charming fairytale for adults.
January 27, 2016
Two neighboring families are caught up in the chaos and betrayals of he English Civil. War After a decade of rule by the Puritans, Oliver Cromwell has died and the king, Charles II has returned to rule England.
Lord Julian Kerr of Dearborn and his son Stephen had managed to stay out of the conflict by shifting between both sides in the war.
Sir Trent Wescott returned with the king from Europe with deep hatred in his heart for the deaths of his family from betrayal at Dearborn where they had gone after promises by Lord Julian they would be safe. Now Trent is the only surviving member of his immediate family. The King has restored his right to the property with the provison that he takes no retaliation against Lord Julian.
Jocelyn Cutler of the village of Bowens Ash needs help to release her brother Peter from the hands of Lord Julian's son, Stephen Kerr before he kills him. Peter had rushed towards Stephen in an effort to protect his father who was being abused by Kerr's troops.
Jocelyn knows she will find no mercy if she goes to Dearborn and so she dresses up as a boy and goes to Braeswood to ask Lord Trent for help in freeing her brother. After waiting outside the house for several days Lord Trent allows her inside to state her business. She knows she can not pay him and proposes that she work for Lord Trent. Her disguise as a boy has not fooled Trent and knowing he does not need any more household help proposes she serve as his mistress.
Jocelyn a maid of 15 years and still a virgin is shocked by his proposal. She knows that if she accepts, she will be ruined for life. However, she feels she has no choice and accepts.
Trent is still looking for ways to avenge his parents and will be shocked by the strength, compassion and intelligence of Jocelyn as she becomes an important part of his plan.
Another good read from Robyn Carr who writes the Virgin River series.
Lord Julian Kerr of Dearborn and his son Stephen had managed to stay out of the conflict by shifting between both sides in the war.
Sir Trent Wescott returned with the king from Europe with deep hatred in his heart for the deaths of his family from betrayal at Dearborn where they had gone after promises by Lord Julian they would be safe. Now Trent is the only surviving member of his immediate family. The King has restored his right to the property with the provison that he takes no retaliation against Lord Julian.
Jocelyn Cutler of the village of Bowens Ash needs help to release her brother Peter from the hands of Lord Julian's son, Stephen Kerr before he kills him. Peter had rushed towards Stephen in an effort to protect his father who was being abused by Kerr's troops.
Jocelyn knows she will find no mercy if she goes to Dearborn and so she dresses up as a boy and goes to Braeswood to ask Lord Trent for help in freeing her brother. After waiting outside the house for several days Lord Trent allows her inside to state her business. She knows she can not pay him and proposes that she work for Lord Trent. Her disguise as a boy has not fooled Trent and knowing he does not need any more household help proposes she serve as his mistress.
Jocelyn a maid of 15 years and still a virgin is shocked by his proposal. She knows that if she accepts, she will be ruined for life. However, she feels she has no choice and accepts.
Trent is still looking for ways to avenge his parents and will be shocked by the strength, compassion and intelligence of Jocelyn as she becomes an important part of his plan.
Another good read from Robyn Carr who writes the Virgin River series.
December 26, 2012
Enjoyed this h/r story. I like how our Hero earns his way into our hearts. He's mean and calculating, but he warms up.
November 5, 2019
It wasn't a very centered plot and kind of meandered about. There wasn't much to the characters falling in love--one minute he was calling her a whore and she apologized to him for not being nicer to him. I lost respect for her then.
The sex is rather dull and I've been more inspired by--well, almost anything. I think a root canal with a semi good looking dentist is sexier than this book.
The villian is underdeveloped and is the most interesting character aside from the womanizing friend who acts as a highwayman on the side. Unfortunately, their roles are limited.
It's a novel that could have been great, but missed the mark.
The sex is rather dull and I've been more inspired by--well, almost anything. I think a root canal with a semi good looking dentist is sexier than this book.
The villian is underdeveloped and is the most interesting character aside from the womanizing friend who acts as a highwayman on the side. Unfortunately, their roles are limited.
It's a novel that could have been great, but missed the mark.
July 15, 2020
Good read! It took awhile to get into this read. I find the English Civil War interesting, mainly because not many romance books from that time. Our hr is so innocent at first and h so jaded. Soon you root for them both. Secondary characters weren't as likeable. The bratty, vixen neighbor was too young (14) for my liking. Worth the read.
March 3, 2020
My favorite book. I always reread this. I wish it were made into a movie! If it's a series let me know
April 18, 2020
A well-written romance with an interesting plot.
June 4, 2023
her historical fiction is very different from her modern fiction.
March 12, 2026
beautiful
What a wonderful story of hardship and the power of love. Glad this book was released. Robyn’s story telling from the beggars is delightful.
What a wonderful story of hardship and the power of love. Glad this book was released. Robyn’s story telling from the beggars is delightful.
August 7, 2016
I was enchanted by this story. Yes, there were a few things I didn't like (again that horrendous and tedious custom of talking to oneself) but in this case the pros outweighed the cons. I loved the fact that this was not a typical historical romance, Miss Carr put an interesting spin on it, the hero was a Lord and yes, I know there is nothing new to it, but he was also an ex-highwayman and thief. But most of all, the fact that the heroine wasn't some high-born Lady but a simple (and courageous) yeoman girl was an amazing surprise.
July 27, 2012
I enjoyed this novel mostly because the heroine, Jocelyn, was a strong and smart character. Although she was a simple farm girl who could not read or write she had great intelligence and integrity. This story not follow a formulaic historical romance timeline which was refreshing. It had enough villians and intrique to keep it interesting, although the history was pretty light. It was a nice summer read.
October 11, 2011
This story set in 1660 got off to a slow start with lots of historical and political data but picked up midway although I was uncomfortable with treatment of heroine and my rating is 3.5* Sir Trent saves Jocelyn from being ravaged on the roadside. To save her brother she offers herself to Sir Trent.
July 26, 2012
I first was introduced to Robyn Carr by reading her historical romance CHELYNNE, and it was seriously one of my favorite romance novels EVER!! While I found THE BRAESWOOD TAPESTRY, unique and interesting the romance felt rushed and unnatural.
maybe-to-read
February 9, 2016Backlist title released on Kindle 6/21/12
September 19, 2012
3.5 stars
August 2, 2012
First time I've read Robyn Carr, & the only reason I'd be induced to try something else is that this book is almost as old as me, & hopefully the stories & characters got better & more interesting.
August 2, 2012
Good storyline. Plenty of action. Interesting historical inferences. Nothing beats the author's Virgin River series for me but her early historical contributions are good reads.
September 18, 2012
Not one of my favorite, but still a good read.
September 25, 2013
This one was hard to follow in spots
October 19, 2014
Although set in times of Charles 2, and Charles starts the book, mostly about a rift between neighbours caused by treachery. Only end not tied up is why Jocelyn's father hated her so.
March 4, 2015
Excellent
I would recommend this book
It is riveting and very enjoyable to read
Great entertainment
Excellent capture of the period
I would recommend this book
It is riveting and very enjoyable to read
Great entertainment
Excellent capture of the period
February 20, 2018
very good historical read about 2 families that have estates beside each other but each hates the other
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