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Historical
by CLAIRE DELACROIX |
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From Publishers Weekly
Set during the Crusades, the newest entry in Delacroix's Bride Quest series (after The Beauty) brims with rich historical detail, entertaining banter and romantic tension. A handsome knight often smiled upon by fortune, Bayard of Villonne must marry quickly to secure Montvieux, his family's holding and legacy. When he is invited to participate in a contest to win the hand of Esmeraude of Ceinne-beithe, an adventure-seeking rural maid who possesses a considerable dowry, Bayard is confident that his victory will come easily. He is not prepared, however, for her challenge. Determined to settle for nothing less than a love match, Esmeraude leads her suitors on a merry chase, dropping occasional riddles to clue them into her whereabouts. With the help of Dame Fortune, Bayard stumbles upon a damsel in distress, whom he quickly realizes is the missing Esmeraude. Although intrigued by his errant bride-to-be, he is unwilling to give her his heart. But when a competitor for Esmeraude's hand attempts to sabotage their union, Bayard can no longer deny his feelings. Without using antiquated dialogue or description, Delacroix captures the essence of the period. Fans of the series, as well as admirers of Johanna Lindsey, will savor this magical tale.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Bayard de Villonne has come home to Montvieux after five years spent on tourneys and crusades, hoping to persuade his grandmother to hand it over to his keeping. King Richard, with whom he's spent much time, wants Montvieux, too, and will take it forcefully or peacefully. Bayard's grandmother agrees to hand it over if he marries, so he promptly joins a Bride Quest in which knights from far and wide compete for the hand of Esmeraude of Ceinn-beithe. She knows she should get married, but wants to... read more
Book Description
The crusader feared nothing - until he met...
The Temptress
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