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Wessex Weddings #4
Runaway Lady, Conquering Lord
TAMING HIS RUNAWAY LADY!
Raised a lady, Emma of Fulford is a fallen woman with a young son as proof. He is all she has in the world, and now the boy’s brutal father has returned. Desperate and afraid, she needs to escape, and fast, so she approaches Sir Richard of Asculf. She begs this honorable Norman knight for help—and offers the only thing she has left...herself.
Honorable he may be, but Sir Richard is only human and Lady Emma tempts his resolve. Can this conquering knight tame his runaway lady and stop her running for good?
Raised a lady, Emma of Fulford is a fallen woman with a young son as proof. He is all she has in the world, and now the boy’s brutal father has returned. Desperate and afraid, she needs to escape, and fast, so she approaches Sir Richard of Asculf. She begs this honorable Norman knight for help—and offers the only thing she has left...herself.
Honorable he may be, but Sir Richard is only human and Lady Emma tempts his resolve. Can this conquering knight tame his runaway lady and stop her running for good?
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
About the author
Carol Townend
62 books92 followersCarol Townend writes atmospheric Historical Romances and Sagas set in England and Europe. Born in Yorkshire, she went to a convent school high on the Whitby cliffs. Later, she studied history at Royal Holloway College, London. She lives in London with her husband and daughter.
Carol's first novel, Sapphire in the Snow, won the RNA New Writers' Award. Two other novels were shortlisted for the RoNA Rose award - Betrothed to the Barbarian in 2013 and Unveiling Lady Clare in 2015.
Carol loves research, and spends too much time hunting for excuses to go on research trips. She can often be seen teetering on the battlements of various stately homes or castles.
Carol's first novel, Sapphire in the Snow, won the RNA New Writers' Award. Two other novels were shortlisted for the RoNA Rose award - Betrothed to the Barbarian in 2013 and Unveiling Lady Clare in 2015.
Carol loves research, and spends too much time hunting for excuses to go on research trips. She can often be seen teetering on the battlements of various stately homes or castles.
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January 20, 2015
Runaway Lady Conquering Lordby Carol Townend is a historical romance from Harlequin.
I’m quite a fan of historical romances especially those from Georgette Heyer and at one time used to devour historicals from Hqn too by the dozen. However, I moved onto other kind of genres as one does and so have taken up this one after a long time. Having finished writing a medieval Indian historicalmyself, I was in a mood to read a period romance and also to look into how much historical romances have changed over the years.
Harlequin has certainly evolved in this genre too. They have high standards and this was borne out by this book. As far as research is concerned, the author has fairly excelled. She has seamlessly woven research into the story. The descriptions are very vivid – so much so that you can actually visualize the damp on the castle walls as you read on. From my experience I know how difficult it is to manage research while writing about the past and I salute the author for this.
The romance is also good initially. The setting isn’t one I had the chance to read before this and I found it intriguing. Read the rest of the review at
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I’m quite a fan of historical romances especially those from Georgette Heyer and at one time used to devour historicals from Hqn too by the dozen. However, I moved onto other kind of genres as one does and so have taken up this one after a long time. Having finished writing a medieval Indian historicalmyself, I was in a mood to read a period romance and also to look into how much historical romances have changed over the years.
Harlequin has certainly evolved in this genre too. They have high standards and this was borne out by this book. As far as research is concerned, the author has fairly excelled. She has seamlessly woven research into the story. The descriptions are very vivid – so much so that you can actually visualize the damp on the castle walls as you read on. From my experience I know how difficult it is to manage research while writing about the past and I salute the author for this.
The romance is also good initially. The setting isn’t one I had the chance to read before this and I found it intriguing. Read the rest of the review at
http://summeritarhayne.com/2015/01/19...
November 19, 2017
Questo libro mi è piaciuto. Finora il mio preferito della serie. Mi piace lo stile di scrittura della Townend e le sue storie.
Il mio personaggio preferito è Emma: per proteggere il figlio mette in gioco tutta se stessa (si affida ad un uomo di cui non si fida, arriva anche a vendere il suo corpo e nonostante le sue origini nobili fa lavori umili, come la lavandaia, e non si lamenta mai, anzi stringe i denti e va avanti).
Il mio personaggio preferito è Emma: per proteggere il figlio mette in gioco tutta se stessa (si affida ad un uomo di cui non si fida, arriva anche a vendere il suo corpo e nonostante le sue origini nobili fa lavori umili, come la lavandaia, e non si lamenta mai, anzi stringe i denti e va avanti).
April 27, 2018
I liked the plot, but not the story, the characters or the language.
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December 4, 2009Medieval
Carol Townend captures the fears and dangers her herione, Emma, faces brillantly. An unwed mother has many hurdles to overcome but Carol wasn't satisfied with just that for her character. The father of the child is trying to find Emma. He is abusive and extremely dangerous. So far he doesn't know he has a son and she must keep him safe at all costs. Enter Sir Richard. Emma offers the only thing she has left of value, herself, to Sir Richard in exchange for his protection.
Sir Richard lets her believe she will be his new mistress but in reality he plans on turning her over to her sister and her husband, a man he respects highly. However, her beguiling innocence tempts him and she makes him feel things he never has experienced before!
Carol Townend captures the fears and dangers her herione, Emma, faces brillantly. An unwed mother has many hurdles to overcome but Carol wasn't satisfied with just that for her character. The father of the child is trying to find Emma. He is abusive and extremely dangerous. So far he doesn't know he has a son and she must keep him safe at all costs. Enter Sir Richard. Emma offers the only thing she has left of value, herself, to Sir Richard in exchange for his protection.
Sir Richard lets her believe she will be his new mistress but in reality he plans on turning her over to her sister and her husband, a man he respects highly. However, her beguiling innocence tempts him and she makes him feel things he never has experienced before!
January 23, 2013
A nice fast read. I had wanted to know Richard and Emma's story for a while now. The plot did seem disjointed at times and the whole situation with Judreal and her father's sword was a bit too convenient but still a nice easy book to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon.
Emma has changed a lot since we first met her as a headstrong and rather heartless young woman at the time of Cecile and Adam's story. Richard on the other hand has matured and grown in kindness.
Emma has changed a lot since we first met her as a headstrong and rather heartless young woman at the time of Cecile and Adam's story. Richard on the other hand has matured and grown in kindness.
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