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The Nun's Betrothal
Ida Curtis
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Belletristik/Erzählende Literatur
Beschreibung
Just before taking her vows, Sister Gilda, along with Lord Justin, King Louis’s counselor, is given a task: investigate grounds for the annulment of a marriage between Count Cedric and Lady Mariel. Together, they discover that Mariel believes she actually married Cedric’s younger half-brother Phillip—Cedric’s surrogate—at the marriage ceremony, and that Cedric plans to marry Lady Emma as soon as the annulment is granted. Emma and Phillip, meanwhile, have declared their love for each other. Gilda and Justin must find a fair and just solution that will satisfy the principals, the archbishop, and the king—and at the same time deal with the distracting passion developing between the two of them. As they work together to unravel the mysterious circumstances of the count’s marriage, their attraction grows—threatening Gilda’s freedom and Justin’s reputation. Set in ninth-century France, The Nun’s Betrothal is a suspenseful, romantic tale of court intrigue and forbidden love.
Rezensionen
“This endearing love story is ideal for historical romance fans looking for a break from Regency-era lords and ladies.” — <i>Publisher’s Weekly</i> “It is refreshing to see a tale achieve such titillating, erotic heights without resorting to a more unabashed, not to say lurid, style, a sign of the author’s novelistic subtlety . . . An engaging love story, historically captivating and romantically gripping.” — <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> “Curtis delivers a wonderfully fresh romantic mystery that combines the arcane complications of medieval marriage customs, court intrigue, and a smart, witty heroine in a fast-paced tale that will delight readers with twists and surprises right up to the very last page. Gilda and Justin are well-matched both as lovers and as sleuths. They deserve an entire series.” —Jayne Ann Krentz (a.k.a. Amanda Quick), author of <i>Untouchables</i> and <i>The Lady Vanishes</i>, with over 35 million books in print Past Praise for the first book <em>Song of Isabel</em>: “The setting and political intrigue are unusual and appealing… Readers looking for a change from Regency and Victorian romance may find this a worthwhile diversion.” — <i>Publishers Weekly</i> “Set against the backdrop of the Frankish Empire, Curtis, with her captivating storytelling, brings to life a world filled with heroic battles, distinctive characters and high-stakes tension that will keep readers turning the pages.” — <i>RT Book Reviews</i> “Set against the historical backdrop of France in 825, Curtis’ novel is a classic tale of high drama and romance . . . an easy-reading traditional love story with a romantic, nostalgic setting.” — <i>Booklist</i> “In this romance, a spirited young woman meets her match in a stalwart soldier during the turbulent times after the death of Charlemagne… An old-fashioned love story in an unusual historical milieu.” — <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>
Kundenbewertungen
Marriage conflict, Opposites attract, Strong female lead, Holy Roman Empire, Advocacy for women, Romantic suspense, Historical romance, Arranged marriage, Court intrigue, Medieval fiction