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Third in Catherine Coulter's charming Medieval Song series.
Veteran romancer Coulter ( Fire Song ) again blends likable characters and mildly unorthodox (by the standards of the genre) eroticism with overwhelming coincidence and a dash of humor. This romp in 13th-century England should entertain her fans. When Philippa de Beauchamp hears that she is to marry William de Bridgport, ``a fat old man with no teeth, and a paunch,'' she flees from home--buried in a load of dirty, raw wool on its way to market. Bad turns to worse when Dienwald de Fortenberry, the desperately poor but spirited ``Rogue of Cornwall,'' seizes the wool shipment and Philippa becomes his prisoner. The young woman's spinning and weaving skills, as well as her ability to read and calculate, soon earn her the household's esteem and the position of steward, while her beauty and strong streak of sheer devilment capture Dienwald's affection, as he earns hers. Yet their happiness is threatened when Sir Walter de Grasse, Dienwald's greatest enemy, learns a secret about Philippa's past, a secret that not even she knows but that can change both her and Dienwald's future. (Sept.)
More Reviews and RecommendationsCatherine Coulter is the author of numerous historical romances, including the Bride series, and contemporary romantic thrillers, including the popular FBI series.
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March 08, 2009: This definitely isn't one of those sappy love-at-first-sight stories.
This is Philippa and Dienwald never giving in, tormenting each other, punching and throwing kicks, fighting. Both of them stubborn to the last. Neither of them letting the other best them. There's is a real captivator throughout with all their obstinance. The song series is definitely the best. Lots of stubborn, wild folk.I Also Recommend: Child of the Phoenix, Lady of Hay, Rosehaven (Song Series), The Penwyth Curse (Song Series), Charming the Highlander.
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July 22, 2008: I have read this book about a hundred times, and each time it just gets better and better. I love the characters and story line, after reading this book i've become a big fan of Catherine Coulter and have since read many of her other titles and will continue to do so. I highly recomment this book.