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Lord of Dunkeathe
Lord of Dunkeathe by Margaret Moore released on Jan 25, 2005 is available now for purchase.
376 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 2005
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Margaret Moore
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Award-winning author Margaret Moore actually began her career at the age of eight, when she and a friend concocted stories featuring a lovely, spirited damsel and a handsome, misunderstood thief nicknamed "The Red Sheik."
Unknowingly pursuing her destiny, Margaret graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. During that time, she also became a Leading Wren with the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, where she learned to use a variety of weapons and had the weepy experience of being tear-gassed.
In addition to being a wife and mother of two, she's also been an award-winning public speaker, synchronized swimmer, an archer, and studied fencing and ballroom dancing.
Margaret sold her first historical romance and the premiere book of her Warrior series, A WARRIOR'S HEART, to Harlequin Historicals® in 1991. Since that time, she's written over 25 historical romance novels and novellas. She has also written for Avon Books, as well as a young adult historical romance for HarperCollins Childrens Books. She now writes for Harlequin's new single title imprint, HQN.
Her books have been published in France, Italy, Germany, Great Britain, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Brazil, Korea, Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, Russia, Poland and India.
Award-winning author Margaret Moore actually began her career at the age of eight, when she and a friend concocted stories featuring a lovely, spirited damsel and a handsome, misunderstood thief nicknamed "The Red Sheik."
Unknowingly pursuing her destiny, Margaret graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. During that time, she also became a Leading Wren with the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, where she learned to use a variety of weapons and had the weepy experience of being tear-gassed.
In addition to being a wife and mother of two, she's also been an award-winning public speaker, synchronized swimmer, an archer, and studied fencing and ballroom dancing.
Margaret sold her first historical romance and the premiere book of her Warrior series, A WARRIOR'S HEART, to Harlequin Historicals® in 1991. Since that time, she's written over 25 historical romance novels and novellas. She has also written for Avon Books, as well as a young adult historical romance for HarperCollins Childrens Books. She now writes for Harlequin's new single title imprint, HQN.
Her books have been published in France, Italy, Germany, Great Britain, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Brazil, Korea, Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, Russia, Poland and India.
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December 22, 2017
A Riona hace ya años que se le pasó la época de casarse, completamente resignada a ser una solterona, está completamente satisfecha con su vida. Pero su tío tiene otros planes para ella, como acydir a Dunkeathe al llamado de un valeroso caballero normando en busca de esposa.
Lo reconoce aún cuando él se hace pasar por un criado. Y lo desafía como ninguna de esas damas mimadas siquiera podía osar. Es un toma y dame esa relación, porque ella es pobre y sin dote, pero posee una mente muy capaz. Mientras que él necesita lo que ella no tiene, ella tiene lo que a él realmente le falta; amor.
Lo reconoce aún cuando él se hace pasar por un criado. Y lo desafía como ninguna de esas damas mimadas siquiera podía osar. Es un toma y dame esa relación, porque ella es pobre y sin dote, pero posee una mente muy capaz. Mientras que él necesita lo que ella no tiene, ella tiene lo que a él realmente le falta; amor.
September 19, 2019
This was a much better experience for me than Bride of Lochbarr, and it still had a goodly amount of Scottish appeal.
I read this out of order, and am glad, because Nicolas gets a much needed humanizing treatment here, as opposed to being the same prick he was in the first book. I wouldn't have read this, if I'd read BoL first, honestly.
The story is better, the setting centralized, the characters manage to range from winsome (her uncle) to dastardly, and Riona was a very likeable character.
Looking back, especially after now having read the first book in the series, I am amazed that the author chose to do anything with Nicolas, having made him so unappealing in the beginning of the series. Giving Moore props for pulling it off well, because I did like both of the protagonists, and did want to see them figure out a way to end up together.
I read this out of order, and am glad, because Nicolas gets a much needed humanizing treatment here, as opposed to being the same prick he was in the first book. I wouldn't have read this, if I'd read BoL first, honestly.
The story is better, the setting centralized, the characters manage to range from winsome (her uncle) to dastardly, and Riona was a very likeable character.
Looking back, especially after now having read the first book in the series, I am amazed that the author chose to do anything with Nicolas, having made him so unappealing in the beginning of the series. Giving Moore props for pulling it off well, because I did like both of the protagonists, and did want to see them figure out a way to end up together.
July 28, 2017
Not nearly as predictable as I thought it was going to be. Although I felt really, really bad for Eleanor, she should not have had to put up with the lousy cousin of hers. Oh and may I just say that Sir Nicholas choosing a bride for her money and connections storyline really really annoyed me.
May 9, 2023
This was a pleasant read about a former mercenary who wants a wife who can bring him wealth and power. He does a "Bachelor" type idea and ten women come to compete for his hand. He expected nine. But a Scottish Lord with no money and no known ties to powerful people decides to enter his niece in the contest and basically plows his way into Nicholas' castle. Nicholas lets them stay because he is a Norman living on Scottish land and doesn't want to offend his Scottich neighbours. And, because Riona intrigues him.
Perhaps if Nicholas had not spent a fortune on entertaining these women he wouldn't have needed their money so badly. Then again, he wouldn't have met Riona.
Some of the women's guardian's are ruthless in their determination to get their daughters/relatives married off to Nicholas.
So basically the entire book is Nicholas wanting to marry Riona but wanting the security of money and powerful allies more. I don't really like how Riona becomes his mistress, however.
Perhaps if Nicholas had not spent a fortune on entertaining these women he wouldn't have needed their money so badly. Then again, he wouldn't have met Riona.
Some of the women's guardian's are ruthless in their determination to get their daughters/relatives married off to Nicholas.
So basically the entire book is Nicholas wanting to marry Riona but wanting the security of money and powerful allies more. I don't really like how Riona becomes his mistress, however.
November 12, 2017
Usually, stories that start with gala balls specifically for the selection of wives is too reminicent of the story of Cinderella for me, and I spend my entire time being sceptical as I read. This novel proved to be different.
Lady Riona was from a good family, but not one of the richest. Her chances of being chosen by the Lord of Dunkeathe were slim in her eyes. Her Uncle Fergus thought differently, and insisted she attend anyway. Despite the odds against her she gives her best without compromising anything.
Ms. Moore weaves an exciting tale full of romance and emotion that will be hard for me to forget. The characters are very much alive and very true to human emotion. This was an amazing read!
Lady Riona was from a good family, but not one of the richest. Her chances of being chosen by the Lord of Dunkeathe were slim in her eyes. Her Uncle Fergus thought differently, and insisted she attend anyway. Despite the odds against her she gives her best without compromising anything.
Ms. Moore weaves an exciting tale full of romance and emotion that will be hard for me to forget. The characters are very much alive and very true to human emotion. This was an amazing read!
November 26, 2021
I loved the Lord of Dunkeathe by Margaret Moore and i think you will to. This is the story of a norman overlord with a new keep trying to find a bride. He thinks marrying a rich woman will keep him safe and make him lord of all he oversees. He sends out for young ladies to come to his castle to apply to be his wife. His eye falls on a poor Scot named lady Riona even though she has none of what hes looking for. They become lovers. In the end love triumphs over all and they marry.
July 16, 2019
Good book
Liked the book, typical romance without much history. This book kept me guessing til the end. Enjoyed the writers other books too.
Liked the book, typical romance without much history. This book kept me guessing til the end. Enjoyed the writers other books too.
October 20, 2016
Lady Riona is a poor Scottish Lady, niece to a friendly, goodhearted Thane who tells stories. All. The. Time. All Riona wants is to keep her uncle fed and their estate financially healthy. The problem is her uncle is so goodnatured that he can't help but offer his hospitality to everyone he meets.
The Lord of Dunkeathe wants a wealthy wife from an influential family because he grew up poor and only has his estate because of his service (and winning tournaments) to the Scottish King.
Here's the fun twist...in a riff off "The Bachelor" the Lord invites all the Norman Nobles to bring their eligible daughters to Dunkeathe so he can have his pick! At least 10 show up...including the Thane and Lady Riona.
She's so poor (not to mention a Scot) that no one, including the Lord, thinks she has a chance of winning the Lord's heart.
Margaret Moore is the MISTRESS of wonderful medieval romances. I LOVE her stories...her characters are warm, funny (the uncle kept me chuckling) and her heroes are fabulous. Her heroines are bright, well-thought out and always interesting!
This is a 2nd book in a series..and I'm off right now to buy the first book.
If you haven't read Margaret Moore's historicals you're in for a treat! Lord of Dunkeathe
The Lord of Dunkeathe wants a wealthy wife from an influential family because he grew up poor and only has his estate because of his service (and winning tournaments) to the Scottish King.
Here's the fun twist...in a riff off "The Bachelor" the Lord invites all the Norman Nobles to bring their eligible daughters to Dunkeathe so he can have his pick! At least 10 show up...including the Thane and Lady Riona.
She's so poor (not to mention a Scot) that no one, including the Lord, thinks she has a chance of winning the Lord's heart.
Margaret Moore is the MISTRESS of wonderful medieval romances. I LOVE her stories...her characters are warm, funny (the uncle kept me chuckling) and her heroes are fabulous. Her heroines are bright, well-thought out and always interesting!
This is a 2nd book in a series..and I'm off right now to buy the first book.
If you haven't read Margaret Moore's historicals you're in for a treat! Lord of Dunkeathe
November 15, 2011
Sir Nicholas needs to wed a rich bride in order to maintain the keep which he won as a Norman mercenary. He sends out a message to all available ladies in the land to come to his keep and he will pick his new bride. This is definitely an original idea in historical romance and I didn't have a problem with it at first.[return][return]Upon entering the keep, Riona begins to observe what is going on around her and cannot guess as to what this Sir Nicholas must be like. She picks him out in the courtyard and is the only one to recognize him. Other women who showed up for this event treat him as a servant and show their true nature to him as they demand he help with trunks, etc.[return][return]This was the best scene in the whole book and it occurred at the beginning. I felt the author would return to that type of interaction between Sir Nicholas and Riona but she never quite gets there. I also felt Riona was far too willing to see him married to another knowing she could never have him to herself.
February 6, 2017
Great medieval historical
Great novel! I enjoyed this novel so much because it was like a Cinderella touch to me. Fiona is a lady but a poor lady from a clan in Scotland humors her uncle wish by coming to dunkeathe to possibly wed it new owner Nicholas whom is a Norman Lord. While there she shows her spirit and pride of being Scottish while amongst the other English ladies whom snicker at her. While she has no hopes of marrying this Norman lord she falls in love while helping a new friend and finding happiness where she least expects it! I highly recommend this novel to all
Great novel! I enjoyed this novel so much because it was like a Cinderella touch to me. Fiona is a lady but a poor lady from a clan in Scotland humors her uncle wish by coming to dunkeathe to possibly wed it new owner Nicholas whom is a Norman Lord. While there she shows her spirit and pride of being Scottish while amongst the other English ladies whom snicker at her. While she has no hopes of marrying this Norman lord she falls in love while helping a new friend and finding happiness where she least expects it! I highly recommend this novel to all
March 7, 2015
Γενικα, μου αρεσουν οι μεσαιωνικές ιστορίες. Αναλογα με το συγγραφεα, βεβαια. Συνηθως, πλήττω με τη συγκεκριμενη αλλά αφού το βιβλίο ήταν δανεικό (από φίλη), είπα να του δωσω μια ευκαιρία.
Ανοησία μου. Η Μαργκαρετ Μουρ παραμενει το ίδιο πληκτική και οι 345 σελίδες ήταν πολλές.
Δε θα ξαναμπω στον κόπο να ασχοληθω μαζί της, ούτε με δανεικα βιβλία.
Ανοησία μου. Η Μαργκαρετ Μουρ παραμενει το ίδιο πληκτική και οι 345 σελίδες ήταν πολλές.
Δε θα ξαναμπω στον κόπο να ασχοληθω μαζί της, ούτε με δανεικα βιβλία.
June 26, 2008
This is a reread for me. I just love this book. I love that the heroine is so easy to get along with and everyone loves her. I wished she was a little stronger about her feelings about her man... but it all works out like it should :). Definitely a keeper!
January 4, 2012
A line from the book truly made me laugh out loud:
“I’m not drunk!” the big Scot roared. “I’m well watered!”
The story ended well as can be expected, I think. It was actually quite good and entertaining :D
“I’m not drunk!” the big Scot roared. “I’m well watered!”
The story ended well as can be expected, I think. It was actually quite good and entertaining :D
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 28, 2015
I think the author did a good job of giving insight into the role of a lady of the time in running a household. I loved the heroine and her guardian. They were very real and likeable and it was interesting to watch the hero grow and develop as an individual as the story progressed.
October 16, 2013
Nice easy read.
Nothing special but good.
I especially liked the heroin. She was no insecure, whiny wimp but a tough and down-to-earth woman.
Nothing special but good.
I especially liked the heroin. She was no insecure, whiny wimp but a tough and down-to-earth woman.
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