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emmalb1984's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent and atmospheric romance set in medieval York.
Featuring the Danby Brothers from Ms. Hobbes previous books, the story focusses on Robbie and Rowenna as they move from childhood best friends towards adulthood and discover that, sometimes, a happy ending is right in front of you if you look close enough. From the strong, memorable opening to it's conclusion, the story is entertaining, and compelling to read as we follow Robbie through his ambition to become a Knight via moments of civil unrest and his somewhat misguided belief that he could have a future with Lady-in-Waiting Mary, all the while discovering that Rowenna means more to him than he originally thought. The dilemma between love and duty is a prevalent theme through the story, and, in order to get their happy ending, the two are faced with numerous obstacles that, as a reader, you hope they can overcome.
The scenes in York are well-written and exceptionally well researched to create a sense of the tensions in the City at the time. Indeed, if you are familiar with modern-day York, you are able to visualise a firm sense of place during the action, and the civil unrest faced by the people comes vividly to life throughout.
Amidst the unrest, and the more serious elements of the plot regarding Robbie's future, there is a healthy dose of humour as Rowenna's rebellious streak comes to the fore when she meets Mary and she sets about disrupting the potential match between Robbie and Mary. Similarly, the supporting characters, particularly Robbie's friend Cecil provide some scene-stealing moments, and he, if the author were so inclined, he could probably have his own story told in due course.
The excellent York backdrop and wonderful secondary characters aside, this is Robbie and Rowenna's story, and you really do care about what happens to them as the story progresses. The two make an excellent couple who work well together, and it is almost heartbreaking to hear Robbie practice how he would tell Mary about his feelings in front of Rowenna, oblivious to the fact that Rowenna is in love with him. The longed for happy ending is well earned, although there are several moments when you worry it won't happen, but, thankfully, the author's skilled plotting keeps the reader engaged all the way to the end, and the rewards are well worth every obstacle that the pair have to contend with.
All in all an excellent book with strong characters amidst a beautifully created backdrop of intrigue, unrest and romance.
Featuring the Danby Brothers from Ms. Hobbes previous books, the story focusses on Robbie and Rowenna as they move from childhood best friends towards adulthood and discover that, sometimes, a happy ending is right in front of you if you look close enough. From the strong, memorable opening to it's conclusion, the story is entertaining, and compelling to read as we follow Robbie through his ambition to become a Knight via moments of civil unrest and his somewhat misguided belief that he could have a future with Lady-in-Waiting Mary, all the while discovering that Rowenna means more to him than he originally thought. The dilemma between love and duty is a prevalent theme through the story, and, in order to get their happy ending, the two are faced with numerous obstacles that, as a reader, you hope they can overcome.
The scenes in York are well-written and exceptionally well researched to create a sense of the tensions in the City at the time. Indeed, if you are familiar with modern-day York, you are able to visualise a firm sense of place during the action, and the civil unrest faced by the people comes vividly to life throughout.
Amidst the unrest, and the more serious elements of the plot regarding Robbie's future, there is a healthy dose of humour as Rowenna's rebellious streak comes to the fore when she meets Mary and she sets about disrupting the potential match between Robbie and Mary. Similarly, the supporting characters, particularly Robbie's friend Cecil provide some scene-stealing moments, and he, if the author were so inclined, he could probably have his own story told in due course.
The excellent York backdrop and wonderful secondary characters aside, this is Robbie and Rowenna's story, and you really do care about what happens to them as the story progresses. The two make an excellent couple who work well together, and it is almost heartbreaking to hear Robbie practice how he would tell Mary about his feelings in front of Rowenna, oblivious to the fact that Rowenna is in love with him. The longed for happy ending is well earned, although there are several moments when you worry it won't happen, but, thankfully, the author's skilled plotting keeps the reader engaged all the way to the end, and the rewards are well worth every obstacle that the pair have to contend with.
All in all an excellent book with strong characters amidst a beautifully created backdrop of intrigue, unrest and romance.
smilingsmyfave's review against another edition
4.0
A handsome squire and a headstrong lady
I enjoyed this so much. Both the mains are like able and the drama was understanding. There was angst and I shed a few tears over how heartbroken Ro was. But over all totally enjoyable and highly recommended.
I enjoyed this so much. Both the mains are like able and the drama was understanding. There was angst and I shed a few tears over how heartbroken Ro was. But over all totally enjoyable and highly recommended.
keribopps's review against another edition
5.0
This is book 3 in the Danby brothers series, however you dont have to read the first two books before this one. If your like me though and like to know about all the other characters that do aooear in this book then chevk out the blacksmiths wife and redeeming the rogue knight.
This is a beautiful heartwarming book, are story starts by introducing us to Robbie Danby and Rowenna who have spent their childhood together mischief-making.But unfortuantly they have to adventurelly grow up! Robbie finds out a dark family secret, heart-broken and upset he leaves his fanily home to make a name for himself and become a knight. Which leaves Rowenna alone, she decides its time to grow up and curb her impetous nature and becomes a lady.
When the two are re-united in york all the feelings Rowenna had for Robbie come rushing back, but does he feel the same?
When Robbie tells Rowenna that he is in love with Mary a lady in waiting she is heartbroken. Soon Robbie releases that its not lobe but lust he feels for Mary and that Rowenna has always had his heart. The two of them have to face loads off obstacles in order to be together. Robbie soon releases thats following his heart is more important than following his dreans ans he is willing to give up everything he has made for himself for Rowenna.
I totally fell in love woth Robbie in this heartwarming story that pulled at all my heart strings. I couldnt put it down and loved every minute of the story.
Elisabeth Hobbes has a beautiful writing style thay is really easy to get into. Not only do i recommend this book but also other books by Elisabeth, she is a talented author that will keave you wanting more. So if you enjoy this series as much as me also check out falling for her captor and thw saxon outlaws revenge which are also amazing reads.
This is a beautiful heartwarming book, are story starts by introducing us to Robbie Danby and Rowenna who have spent their childhood together mischief-making.But unfortuantly they have to adventurelly grow up! Robbie finds out a dark family secret, heart-broken and upset he leaves his fanily home to make a name for himself and become a knight. Which leaves Rowenna alone, she decides its time to grow up and curb her impetous nature and becomes a lady.
When the two are re-united in york all the feelings Rowenna had for Robbie come rushing back, but does he feel the same?
When Robbie tells Rowenna that he is in love with Mary a lady in waiting she is heartbroken. Soon Robbie releases that its not lobe but lust he feels for Mary and that Rowenna has always had his heart. The two of them have to face loads off obstacles in order to be together. Robbie soon releases thats following his heart is more important than following his dreans ans he is willing to give up everything he has made for himself for Rowenna.
I totally fell in love woth Robbie in this heartwarming story that pulled at all my heart strings. I couldnt put it down and loved every minute of the story.
Elisabeth Hobbes has a beautiful writing style thay is really easy to get into. Not only do i recommend this book but also other books by Elisabeth, she is a talented author that will keave you wanting more. So if you enjoy this series as much as me also check out falling for her captor and thw saxon outlaws revenge which are also amazing reads.
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