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Summary: Perhaps is the time period that I do not enjoy?!?
Review: ... I found the dialogue to be rude and the period primative. I should probably stay away from 'mouse-like' heroine from now on because I just did not like Nora at all. She seems so spinless to me. Chirstian is no better - jumping to all the wrong conclusions without even investigating any of the possibilities. I was totally disgusted by the way he treated Nora espcially with other women. I have a real dislike for that type of childlish behavior. The story has a pretty simple plot with mouse-spy daring to save the kingdom and misunderstood by lover-husband as traitor. The way that Christian had to climb back to grace was touching, but I think that is too little, too late after what he put Nora through.
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Summary: Perhaps is the time period that I do not enjoy?!?
Review: ... I found the dialogue to be rude and the period primative. I should probably stay away from 'mouse-like' heroine from now on because I just did not like Nora at all. She seems so spinless to me. Chirstian is no better - jumping to all the wrong conclusions without even investigating any of the possibilities. I was totally disgusted by the way he treated Nora espcially with other women. I have a real dislike for that type of childlish behavior. The story has a pretty simple plot with mouse-spy daring to save the kingdom and misunderstood by lover-husband as traitor. The way that Christian had to climb back to grace was touching, but I think that is too little, too late after what he put Nora through.
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Summary: A Very Satisfying Read
Review: A very realistic look at sixteenth-century England during the reign of Mary Tudor. The main characters of Nora and Christian are complex and well thought out. In fact, all of the characters where carefully constructed to fit with the social norms and moral character of the time. Christian is a lusty sword-wielding rogue who is mystified and unsettled by his deep attraction to the mouse-like Nora. Nora begins the novel as a shy timid girl, but because of a series life threatening events, she slow transforms herself into a lioness. All in all it was a very well written book, but be aware that it gets a little "deep" at times. In particular the dialog can be hard to follow and reads a bit strange (Elizabethan English I guess).PS: Make sure you don't skip over the Introduction in the beginning (like I did). It explains a lot about politics and struggles going on at the time.
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Summary: Lots of action
Review: A very realistic look at sixteenth-century England during the reign of Mary Tudor. The main characters of Nora and Christian are complex and well thought out. In fact, all of the characters where carefully constructed to fit with the social norms and moral character of the time. Christian is a lusty sword-wielding rogue who is mystified and unsettled by his deep attraction to the mouse-like Nora. Nora begins the novel as a shy timid girl, but because of a series life threatening events, she slow transforms herself into a lioness. All in all it was a very well written book, but be aware that it gets a little "deep" at times. In particular the dialog can be hard to follow and reads a bit strange (Elizabethan English I guess). PS: Make sure you don't skip over the Introduction in the beginning (like I did). It explains a lot about politics and struggles going on at the time.
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Summary: Must read for great Romance
Review: I have all of Suzanne Robinson's books and by far to date Lady Gallant is her best book ever. The story of Kit and Nora is told with so much emotion that you feel like you are right there with them. The way they both struggle with their emotions is a definite page turner. I would recommend this book to any and all readers of great romances.
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Summary: Funny, sad, romantic and wonderful!
Review: I have ready this book four or five times and it keeps getting better and better. I cry everytime that Christian rejects Nora. The language is wonderful and the use of poems and songs adds to the atmosphere. The story is set in Elizabethan England and the author describes this era delightfully, from bear baiting, to Queen Elizabeth's ladies in waiting. This book is wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone with and interest in Elizabethan England.
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Summary: Above Average, Though I Had Some Caveats
Review: I liked the original interesting characters, especially the hero's dark past -- he was an aristocrat who was kidnapped as a boy by a highwayman and who returned to his family later. Therefore he was equally at home at court and with thieves and brigands. The heroine was interesting too, timid at first but she became stronger. I liked the hero's father and the supporting character of Blade, as well as the Elizabethan setting. But, there were several problems. First of all, the plot hinges on Christian believing that Nora is responsible for an attempt on his father's life. This didn't make sense because Nora nursed his father and gave him herbal medicine she brewed herself. She could easily have poisoned him had she wanted him to die. But neither she nor any of the other characters pointed this out to Christian. Something else that disappointed is that whenever the story became emotional, the hero started singing or quoting poetry. A little of this can add to the story but there were times when I really wanted to hear his own thoughts and feelings instead of a quotation. I would have liked the heroine to stay sad longer and then to make the hero suffer more for what he did to her. Also, it was unrealistic that she learned to fight so well in a matter of days. And since I don't equate violence with strength, I don't consider this as much of a growth step for her as the book implies. Also, we never found out if Nora was really illegitimate, and if so, who her real father was. This mystery was not explained. Nor was the mystery of what the highwayman had intended to do with Christian and Blade, why he had kidnapped them. He implied he had a specific purpose in mind for them, but we never found out what it was. I thought Jayne, a court lady that the hero spurned, would turn out to be one of the villains, but nothing was ever done with her story. She disappeared from the book along with Nora's father and the highwayman. There were too many loose ends here. But it was still a unique and different romance, and I recommend it.
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Summary: A WONDERFUL STORY
Review: I really enjoyed this book, it was beautfully written. You can really get a feel for the time because of the rich language used. This book actually makes you feel something in your heart and it's a good investment too because if you buy it you'll be readig it over and over again!
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Summary: A Very Satisfying Read
Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was not a typical rote-romance; the characters are believable and unique and the historical detail is impressive. The plot is unpredictable and engaging - I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: A Fast-Paced, Passionate, Intriguing Story
Review: If this book were a stove, it'd be on at about 550 degrees. The characters are very well-drawn. There is constant interaction between them, and fireworks right from the start. The only fault, and one hardly worth noting for me, it that there isn't a terribly satisfying sexual union until relatively near the end. But that's okay. There is sexual tension by the truckload. This book is very well researched historically, which makes sense, since the author is a historian. The period details are very interesting, and the language is great. Suzanne Robinson must be a Shakespeare appreciator. The romance is very intense, and it made me cry several times when the hero acted like an imbecile. But never fear! Wouldn't you know, it all comes right in the end. The conceited hero gets better acquainted with his own sense of humility, and the outwardly timid heroine learns to present a braver face to the world, so they come to meet in the middle. Blade's character experiences growth, as well. I like it when the author takes the characters' spiritual growth into account, as well as their just "finding love" and being just really happy. The Elizabethan language adds an intellectual twist, and it is almost impossible to put down. This book is among my favorites, along with Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey,Upon a Moon-Dark Moor by Rebecca Brandewyne, Fire and Steel by Anita Mills, and Loving Julia by Karen Robards. These books all make you feel the burn, baby! Damn!
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