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Brenda
With the Civil War in full swing in 1643 England, Kinton Lacey castle was under the control of Deliverance Felton and her sister Penitence. Their father, Sir John Felton had been called away to offer support in Gloucester so combating the siege was up to Deliverance and her men. The unexpected arrival of a garrison of soldiers led by Captain Luke Collyer and sent as back up by her father had Deliverance unsettled and angry. She was in charge and she was determined to remain that way. But Captain ...more
Helen
Mar 01, 2014 rated it really liked it
This is a very sensual story with a lot going on when Deliverence is left in charge of the castle while her father is away fighting, set during the civil war in England when parliment and Royalist are fighting. Luke is sent to hold the castle but Deliverence is a very stuborn woman and they clash but the sparks are there and things heat up between them as they are under siege from the royalist and stradegy comes into play with traitors in the castle. Deliverence has always come second to her bea ...more
Bronwyn
Oct 13, 2016 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Engaging characters and an action-packed plot, grounded in thorough research about the daily realities of life during the English Civil War. Highly recommended.
Alison Stuart
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Alison Stuart
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Elisabeth Rose
May 27, 2016 rated it really liked it