Veena’s review of The Princess by Elizabeth Elliott
Historical Romance published by Bantam 05 Jun 18
Isabel Plantagenet was a bit of an unknown to me as an historical figure, but the author brings her alive in the pages of this book. Widowed, she’s once more on the marriage block, and this time she’s to be married to a warrior who has a reputation for killing his wives. Not a pleasant fate for any woman, let alone a princess.
Newly widowed and returned to England and awaiting a new marriage, she definitely did not expect her first meeting with her prospective bridegroom to be with a dirty, smelly man who came to her straight from the road. Not an auspicious beginning, given his murky reputation. However, things do seem to improve from there and they’re soon wedded and bedded.
The couple start to draw closer, especially as she’s able to share with Faulke the history of her own marriage that is shrouded in secrecy. Alas, this is medieval England and life at court is full of intrigue. Surrounded by enemies, can she and Faulke win through and create a dynasty worthy of a troubadour’s song?
The story is well written, a rich tapestry of the history of the times.
Grade: B
Summary:
Married and widowed at a tender age, Princess Isabel Plantagenet understands her duty: to wed a new husband chosen by her father for the purpose of consolidating his power. Faulke Segrave, a rogue suspected of high treason whose past wives died under mysterious circumstances, is hardly suitor material, but his piercing blue eyes spark a fire in Isabel that makes her feel oddly safe and deeply curious. Quite a pair they will make, for she has dark secrets of her own that can never see the light of day.Faulke does not relish this arrangement any more than his bride does, but he can’t deny his attraction to this poised, beautiful woman whose level gaze and strong command make him ache to have her. Her seduction becomes his conquest, even as deception and murderous scheming draw closer, threatening Faulke’s life, his heritage, and his cherished wife.
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