Lord of the Hunt

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Summary: Very accurate. I loved it!
Review: Adrian, a young noble, is sent undercover as Adam, by his king to learn if the bishop who is serving as a regent for young lady Mathilda, is conspiring against the crown. Thus, Adam must pretend to be one of the many suitors striving to win the tournament that will determine who will win the lady's hand. Yet, it is not Mathilda, but one of her servants, Joan, the houndskeeper, who catches his eye. This heroic young lady saves Adam's life, and in the process captures his heart. Yet, each has their own hidden purpose that might keep them from finding happiness together.

***** Ann Lawrence has created an outstandingly accurate novel of the Medieval world, where church and state often clashed, as is seen here. With all the gallantry of an epic saga, this story will enthrall readers, as Joan is a Maid Marion type heroine who will not take a backseat to the gallant hero, but is quite capable of saving her own life. These two stand out strongly as honorable and true in contrast to the shallow and back biting characters around them. *****

Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.

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Summary: A wonderful medieval tell in the Lord series
Review: Anne Lawrence gives us two series from Dorchester, her Virtual series about the world of a video game when people get pulled into it, and her Lord Series. This Lord is a super medieval, full of interesting characters and plenty of intrigue. Set in early 1200's Sir Adam Quintin is sent by King Henry to Ravenswood Castle to find a traitor. For Adam the journey for the King is with purpose and emotion for Ravenswood once belonged to his family, but his father was banished and the Castle taken from them. In return, for discovering the traitor, Adam ( who really is Adrian de Marle the true heir to Ravenswood) wants Ravenwood returned to his family. He gathers at Ravenswood at a tournament with the winner being offered Ravenswood Castle, the honour and lady Mathilda.

Joan is the keeper of the hounds, and lives with the fear her father is slowing losing his sense of reality, and slips into fantasy more and more. Their coming to trust each other is slow, there are plenty of evil doing and a villain truly worthy of hating!!

Lawrence proves she is adapt in medieval works as well as her virtual worlds!!

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Summary: A wonderful medieval tell in the Lord series
Review: Anne Lawrence gives us two series from Dorchester, her Virtual series about the world of a video game when people get pulled into it, and her Lord Series. This Lord is a super medieval, full of interesting characters and plenty of intrigue. Set in early 1200's Sir Adam Quintin is sent by King Henry to Ravenswood Castle to find a traitor. For Adam the journey for the King is with purpose and emotion for Ravenswood once belonged to his family, but his father was banished and the Castle taken from them. In return, for discovering the traitor, Adam ( who really is Adrian de Marle the true heir to Ravenswood) wants Ravenwood returned to his family. He gathers at Ravenswood at a tournament with the winner being offered Ravenswood Castle, the honour and lady Mathilda.

Joan is the keeper of the hounds, and lives with the fear her father is slowing losing his sense of reality, and slips into fantasy more and more. Their coming to trust each other is slow, there are plenty of evil doing and a villain truly worthy of hating!!

Lawrence proves she is adapt in medieval works as well as her virtual worlds!!

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Summary: "Lord of the Hunt" a special treat for readers
Review: In 1217 England, Bishop Gravant hosts a tournament at Ravenswood Castle in which the winner obtains the hand and property of England's wealthiest heiress. England's King Henry thinks Gravant has rigged the game so the young monarch King Henry assigns his trusted knight Sir Adam Quintin to weed out and halt any seditious acts.

Adam travels to Ravenswood where he meets Joan Swan, keeper of hounds, when she and her animals save his life from a boar. Though she believes she has little choice if she wants to keep her "father" alive and not have herself be used as Gravant's pawn Joan still wonders if she can trust the handsome outsider who stirs her insides like no one has ever done before. Adam thinks he has met the Goddess of the Hunt as he finds himself falling in love with Joan, but questions whether he should trust her with the King's mission.

LORD OF THE HUNT in many ways follows the typical sub-genre fare with Machiavellian betrayals, and regal and churchly power squabbles interfering with two delightful lead characters trying to forge a relationship. However, the twist that freshens up Ann Lawrence's latest thirteenth century romance is the feisty, intrepid heroine who has skills normally left to males. Adam is a delightful hero and Gravant serves as the typical villain, but a strong story line and the two wonderful lead protagonists make for a fine historical romance.

Harriet Klausner

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Summary: fine historical romance
Review: In 1217 England, Bishop Gravant hosts a tournament at Ravenswood Castle in which the winner obtains the hand and property of England's wealthiest heiress. England's King Henry thinks Gravant has rigged the game so the young monarch King Henry assigns his trusted knight Sir Adam Quintin to weed out and halt any seditious acts.

Adam travels to Ravenswood where he meets Joan Swan, keeper of hounds, when she and her animals save his life from a boar. Though she believes she has little choice if she wants to keep her "father" alive and not have herself be used as Gravant's pawn Joan still wonders if she can trust the handsome outsider who stirs her insides like no one has ever done before. Adam thinks he has met the Goddess of the Hunt as he finds himself falling in love with Joan, but questions whether he should trust her with the King's mission.

LORD OF THE HUNT in many ways follows the typical sub-genre fare with Machiavellian betrayals, and regal and churchly power squabbles interfering with two delightful lead characters trying to forge a relationship. However, the twist that freshens up Ann Lawrence's latest thirteenth century romance is the feisty, intrepid heroine who has skills normally left to males. Adam is a delightful hero and Gravant serves as the typical villain, but a strong story line and the two wonderful lead protagonists make for a fine historical romance.

Harriet Klausner

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Summary: "Lord of the Hunt" a special treat for readers
Review: This is one of my all-time favorite Medieval Romances. Ann Lawrence included everything. She has an outstanding knowledge of Medieval times. Add to that numerous great characters. The characters and personalities of the hero and heroine are developed to the point that they become like old friends. And the villian!!! The man you love to hate. There are even a couple of characters that you can't decide whether they are villains or the "good guys".
And the plot! Superb! Mystery, intrigue, spying, murder. The love scenes actually sizzle. What else could we ask for?
If you are a Medieval reader or just like romance novels, you'll love this book. !

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Summary: Fans of knights and their ladies will love this one!
Review: This novel began in England, 1217. King Henry sent Sir Adam Quintin to Ravenswood Castle to unmask a traitor. In return, Adam would be able to name his own reward. Adam's price would be high indeed! Ravenswood Castle once belonged to his family. Adam wanted his father's banishment lifted and Ravenswood returned to the de Marle family.

Only one recognized Adam as Adrian de Marle when he arrived. Being a friend, he kept silent and said he would help. Everyone believed Adam to be one of the many who had gathered at the castle for a tournament. Winner would receive the hand of Lady Mathilda, as well as, Ravenswood Castle and all its lands.

Joan Swan, keeper of the hounds, feared people would soon realize her father, Nat, was losing his ability to tell reality from fantasy. She taught the dogs to react to her silent hand signals which she planned to use whenever Nat could not think straight enough to order the hounds. However, one of the competitors kept drawing her attention. If only they could trust each other.

Full of betrayals, suspicions, and delightful secondary characters! Fans of Knights and their Ladies will adore this one! Best of all, there is a villain that readers will LOVE to hate! Recommended!

Reviewed by Detra Fitch.