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The Warrior's Princes Bride
COD available. Used book in good condition, above image is a rerpresentative one
304 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2008
About the author
Meriel Fuller
38 books16 followersMeriel Fuller spent her early childhood with her nose buried in books. After school, she would walk to the town library where her mother was head librarian and happily read her way through the historical romance section. Her love of the past comes from her father, a keen amateur historian who took Meriel and her sister on long hikes searching for ruined castles and medieval villages.
Meriel went on to study English literature at Edinburgh University where she met her husband who was, literally, her knight in shining armor. Breaking her ankle at a party, her future husband gallantly carried her to the hospital and kept her company as her foot was put into plaster. Eight years after they first met, they were married in rural Dorset. Although Meriel has written as a hobby throughout her life, it was only when her youngest child was a toddler that she decided to write a historical romance. She was thrilled when Harlequin told her that her manuscript would be published: a real dream come true!
Meriel went on to study English literature at Edinburgh University where she met her husband who was, literally, her knight in shining armor. Breaking her ankle at a party, her future husband gallantly carried her to the hospital and kept her company as her foot was put into plaster. Eight years after they first met, they were married in rural Dorset. Although Meriel has written as a hobby throughout her life, it was only when her youngest child was a toddler that she decided to write a historical romance. She was thrilled when Harlequin told her that her manuscript would be published: a real dream come true!
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March 9, 2017
3.5 stars This was my first time reading this author, but I'd definitely try another of her books. Having finished the book several days ago, I find it isn't terribly memorable now, but I did enjoy it while I was reading. Historical realism isn't its strong suit,but if that doesn't bother you, this is a fairly well-told story.
The heroine, Tavia of Mowerby, lives in humble circumstances with her cloth merchant father and seriously ill mother. One gets the feeling that Tavia's father is something of a bully but Tavia is devoted to her mother. On an outing to a market town on the Scottish border, Tavia finds herself trapped as English raiders stream into the town. She is rescued from danger by one of their commanders, Benois le Vallieres.
Benois is a pretty cold and aloof character but he quickly develops a soft spot for Tavia. Their paths cross again fortuitously, and as it becomes obvious that Tavia is not exactly who she seems (a development that's pretty startling for Tavia as well), Tavia's life is very much in danger. The back cover of this book is pretty spoilery but suffice it to say that Tavia finds herself drawn into some pretty deep political intrigue that is well beyond her understanding. She's not dumb, but court life is very far outside her experience.
The political side of the story is itself fascinating. Readers get a window into Henry II of England and his ambitions. Likewise, the political instability in Scotland after King David's death gets some treatment here as well. It's interesting stuff, and the real-life characters are neither all good nor all evil. The fictional good guys and bad guys don't fare so well, with some of those villains appearing downright cartoonish.
Even so, I did enjoy reading this book. Tavia and Benois are not one of those vivid, unforgettable couples but their story is entertaining enough reading if you're looking for a medieval with which to pass the afternoon.
The heroine, Tavia of Mowerby, lives in humble circumstances with her cloth merchant father and seriously ill mother. One gets the feeling that Tavia's father is something of a bully but Tavia is devoted to her mother. On an outing to a market town on the Scottish border, Tavia finds herself trapped as English raiders stream into the town. She is rescued from danger by one of their commanders, Benois le Vallieres.
Benois is a pretty cold and aloof character but he quickly develops a soft spot for Tavia. Their paths cross again fortuitously, and as it becomes obvious that Tavia is not exactly who she seems (a development that's pretty startling for Tavia as well), Tavia's life is very much in danger. The back cover of this book is pretty spoilery but suffice it to say that Tavia finds herself drawn into some pretty deep political intrigue that is well beyond her understanding. She's not dumb, but court life is very far outside her experience.
The political side of the story is itself fascinating. Readers get a window into Henry II of England and his ambitions. Likewise, the political instability in Scotland after King David's death gets some treatment here as well. It's interesting stuff, and the real-life characters are neither all good nor all evil. The fictional good guys and bad guys don't fare so well, with some of those villains appearing downright cartoonish.
Even so, I did enjoy reading this book. Tavia and Benois are not one of those vivid, unforgettable couples but their story is entertaining enough reading if you're looking for a medieval with which to pass the afternoon.
April 9, 2019
Benois is a bit annoying like every male protagonist he has a past a sad one.
Tavia is the illegitimate child of the king.
She knows where the king hide his treasure she owns it.
She acts strong yet so weak.
He acts so rude to her I swear I felt like kicking him in his face.
But it was okay for a historical romance.
Oh did I tell you they marry without taking bath.
Tavia is the illegitimate child of the king.
She knows where the king hide his treasure she owns it.
She acts strong yet so weak.
He acts so rude to her I swear I felt like kicking him in his face.
But it was okay for a historical romance.
Oh did I tell you they marry without taking bath.
January 12, 2014
La figlia segreta del re di Meriel Fuller ci racconta la storia d'amore fra Tavia di Mowerby, dolce madamigella scozzese dalla pelle diafana e il capello infuocato e Benois le Vallieres, nobile cavaliere al servizio di Re Enrico II d'Inghilterra, dal cuore indurito dalle battaglie e con un passato doloroso da dimenticare. Il loro primo incontro: in una piccola chiesetta di Dunswick, paese al confine fra Inghilterra e Scozia. Lei, accerchiata dai soldati al soldo di Re Enrico, lui, loro comandante, la salva rendendole la libertà. Inutile dire che Tavia rimane affascinata dal rude e massiccio soldato dagli occhi penetranti. In difficoltà economiche, per salvare ma madre gravemente ammalata, Tavia decide di iscriversi alla gara di tiro con la balestra indetta da Re Malcolm, giovane sovrano scozzese, per rimpolpare le file dei suoi arcieri. In questa occasione incontra di nuovo gli occhi che nei sogni l'hanno tanto tormentata. Cosa ci fa Benois ancora in Scozia? E per di più a due passi dal sovrano scozzese? Tavia verrà a conoscenza della sua incredibile somiglianza con la sorella maggiore del re, la Principessa Ada. Tale somiglianza nasconde un segreto che affonda le radici nel suo passato. E proprio a casa di questo i destini dei nostri due eroi si intrecceranno ancora e ancora fino a quando:
(..)Sei un ottimo soldato.>> <> la corresse lui. <> (...) <> ripeté Tavia esitante, mentre una timida speranza si faceva strada in lei. Poteva davvero sognare che...? Benois sorrise e la fissò con occhi dallo splendore argenteo. <> confermò. <>
La bella Tavia riuscirà infine ad addolcire il cuore di Benois indurito dal dolore e dal sangue delle battaglie combattute per il suo sovrano Enrico.
Spero di non aver eccessivamente spoilerato. Questa è una storia dolcissima e tenera, di redenzione dal tormento. Di difficoltà superate con inventiva e spirito d'avventura. Testardaggine e amore, che spesso vanno a braccetto. L'autrice poi è brava, scrive molto bene e mi ha saputo regalare una storia romantica e leggera, riposante. Una storia così romantica che non puoi fare a meno di sognarla. Bella.
(..)Sei un ottimo soldato.>> <> la corresse lui. <> (...) <> ripeté Tavia esitante, mentre una timida speranza si faceva strada in lei. Poteva davvero sognare che...? Benois sorrise e la fissò con occhi dallo splendore argenteo. <> confermò. <>
La bella Tavia riuscirà infine ad addolcire il cuore di Benois indurito dal dolore e dal sangue delle battaglie combattute per il suo sovrano Enrico.
Spero di non aver eccessivamente spoilerato. Questa è una storia dolcissima e tenera, di redenzione dal tormento. Di difficoltà superate con inventiva e spirito d'avventura. Testardaggine e amore, che spesso vanno a braccetto. L'autrice poi è brava, scrive molto bene e mi ha saputo regalare una storia romantica e leggera, riposante. Una storia così romantica che non puoi fare a meno di sognarla. Bella.
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