The Conqueror
by:
Kris Kennedy (author)
England, 1152. The country is wracked by civil war. Griffyn Sauvage is a valiant knight with a strict moral code of honour. But when his vast treasures are seized, he becomes hardened by the betrayal. Now he will go to any lengths for vengeance - even if it means forming a union with his enemy by...
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England, 1152. The country is wracked by civil war. Griffyn Sauvage is a valiant knight with a strict moral code of honour. But when his vast treasures are seized, he becomes hardened by the betrayal. Now he will go to any lengths for vengeance - even if it means forming a union with his enemy by marrying his daughter, Lady Guinevere de l'Ami.
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Format: mass market paperback
ISBN:
9781420106527 (142010652X)
Publish date: May 1st 2009
Publisher: Zebra
Pages no: 408
Edition language: English
Oh I loved Griffyn and Gwen. I cannot explain why. I just do. The story itself could use some improvement. When the Holy Grail made its appearance late in the book I literally rolled my eyes. I have to say the plots are not worthy of Griffyn and Gwen, who are wonderful characters and I loved them in...
It's funny. Recently I found myself wondering where all the good Medievals had gone. I find the occasional winner at Harlequin, but it's been ages since I've read a good, meaty Medieval historical. And then , as soon as I wished it, one landed in my review pile. If you've been looking for a strong M...
Quotes:"What do you think you’re doing?”She lifted the slipper into the air. “My shoes are wet.”The grimness in his face shaded with something else. “What are you doing?” he asked again, his words a deep rumble of masculinity.“I’m going north.” Hot tears pushed against her nose.He nodded, then pause...
If you like your romances with an unoriginal plot, plentiful purple prose and very bad sex in great length and detail this might be for you. Otherwise, skip it. I wish I had.
A beautifully written tale of betrayal and redemption. Though it started out a bit slow, I felt it really picked up and turned into a beautiful story. Very emotionally engaging. My stomach was in knots as I waited for the final confrontation to come about. Highly recommend.