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A tale of stunning passion, reckless danger, and the fierce will of a remarkable woman who can wield a sword as powerfully as any man–and who dares to fight for her most uninhibited desires. . . .
Spirited, iron-willed Rhonwyn is the bastard child of the Prince of Wales, raised more boy than girl, able to ride and fight with the best. Against her wishes, she is married off to an English lord, Edward de Beaumont, who is stunned to discover that his lovely gilt-haired bride is a fiery wildcat with a mind of her own. Slowly, he wins her trust and her heart, and she accompanies him on the Crusades to North Africa. But when Edward falls ill, Rhonwyn boldly leads his troops, only to become a captive of the sensual Emir of Cinnebar, a man who will teach her the ways of erotic love–passions that will be put to the test when she returns to England to battle once more . . . this time for the man who rules her heart.
Spirited, iron-willed Rhonwyn is the bastard child of the Prince of Wales, raised more boy than girl, able to ride and fight with the best. Against her wishes, she is married off to an English lord, Edward de Beaumont, who is stunned to discover that his lovely gilt-haired bride is a fiery wildcat with a mind of her own. Slowly, he wins her trust and her heart, and she accompanies him on the Crusades to North Africa. But when Edward falls ill, Rhonwyn boldly leads his troops, only to become a captive of the sensual Emir of Cinnebar, a man who will teach her the ways of erotic love–passions that will be put to the test when she returns to England to battle once more . . . this time for the man who rules her heart.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book tells the story of the illegitimate daughter of the Prince of the Welsh, Rhonwyn uerch Gruffydd. Raised in a Fortress by rough fighting men, Rhonwyn knows little of womanly ways until she is bartered into marriage in a peace deal between her father and the English king. Sent for six months to a nunnery to learn to be a propper wife, Bronwyn does her best to be a good wife to her husband Edward de Beaulieu, despite the marital rape that occurs on their wedding night. Unable to feel passion, she yet feels the slow growth of affection that she hopes will turn to love. She leaps at the chance to go on Crusade with Edward, nursing him devotedly through illness, yet disaster strikes when she is kidnapped and brought as a slave to the Caliph of Cinnebar, whose brother she killed in battle. Enamoured of his fair slave, he soon makes her his second wife and unlocks the secret, a childhood witnessing of her mother's rape, that had kept her frigid and afraid of sexual pleasure. Despite the fierce passion the Caliph unlocks in her, Rhonwyn cannot forget Edward and with her brother's aid, manages to escape. Upon her return to England, however, she is dismayed to find her husband had remarried before she was cold in the grave he thought she had occupied, and his new wife is heavily pregnant. Enraged at his faithlessness, Rhonwyn seeks justice from the king, but is horrified to find that along with the return of her dowry, the king will provide her with a new husband whether she wishes it or not. Edward's cousin Rafe de Beaulieu is attracted by her beauty as much as her dowry, and makes no secret of his desire for her. However, he is wise enough to give her time to accept the changes in her life, as well as the passion that flares white-hot between them. As their friendship grows, so too does love, for Rafe is able to love her for what she is, a passionate, spirited and intelligent woman , and give her space to be herself.
I really enjoyed this book for several reasons. Firstly, it is based on the wonderful epic tale of the life of an amazing woman,who manages to remain true to herself in a man's world. Secondly it is a charming love story,and in Rafe, Rhonwyn finds a man she can love, who loves her, and is also a fantastic lover. Thirdly, the history is well researched,and credible - I am so tired of reading books by lazy authors who skimp on basic research such as the use of tittles and blatant disregard for the social customs of the day. This story works with, rather than against, them. A cracking good read!
I really enjoyed this book for several reasons. Firstly, it is based on the wonderful epic tale of the life of an amazing woman,who manages to remain true to herself in a man's world. Secondly it is a charming love story,and in Rafe, Rhonwyn finds a man she can love, who loves her, and is also a fantastic lover. Thirdly, the history is well researched,and credible - I am so tired of reading books by lazy authors who skimp on basic research such as the use of tittles and blatant disregard for the social customs of the day. This story works with, rather than against, them. A cracking good read!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Rhonwyn ap Llewellyn is given in marriage to a conventional English nobleman. Facsinated by the glamour of the crusade she joins her husband in his religious quest. Edward and Rhonwyn are ill matched and Rhonwyn defys him by fighting the infidel. Captured in battle Rhonwyn is enslaved by the erotic lovemaking of the ruler of Cinnebar.Escaping from captivity Rhonwyn returns to her husband hoping that her newly discovered passion will ignite a fire between them. Furious at the ungallant behaviour of her spouse who has remarried Rhonwyn appeals to the King.
Rhonwyn is commanded to remarry. Rafe is a man Rhonwyn loathes but hatred turns to love as Rafe gently courts his unwilling bride. Set in medieval England and Wales, kidnap, murder and sensuality surround this gloriously captivating heroine
Rhonwyn is commanded to remarry. Rafe is a man Rhonwyn loathes but hatred turns to love as Rafe gently courts his unwilling bride. Set in medieval England and Wales, kidnap, murder and sensuality surround this gloriously captivating heroine
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Enjoyable Story Set in a Little Known Corner of History!
12 July 2000
Format:Paperback
The best thing about this new book by my favorite author is that it's not a sequel! We romance readers seem to be inudated with sequels and trilogies lately. Not that I don't like to revisit my favorite characters and their further adventures; however, sometimes a really good epilogue can answer many questions and give us satisfying closure. In A MEMORY OF LOVE, Ms. Small introduces us to Rhonwyn, the bastard daughter of Llywelyn who is the Prince of Wales. The book starts out in 1257 which is a wild and harsh time for Wales, and England for that matter. She becomes more warrior princess than lady of the manor, and during the whole story line she either revels in her military-like character or struggles to control it in order to appear to be a Christian noble lady. She is a strong and enjoyable heroine, and I wasn't trying to imprint Skye O'Malley's essence on her as I have, to be honest, Jasmine, India, and Fortune. The harem episode may be repetitive, but I found some new and different aspects of it in this book. I do have to say I wish we had been introduced to Rafe sooner in the story, and I also wish his character had been more developed. He seemed likable, but a bit weak next to Rhonwyn. The secondary characters of the abbess and Glynn were very strong and satisfying. I read the book very quickly and I was sorry when it was over. I would have enjoyed more of the story or one of those great epilogues. I would also like to add that I appreciate Ms. Small not going to expensive hard backs for her first editions. I really do like the over sized paper back style; and it's more consumer friendly to a romance-aholic like me. Thanks, Bertrice!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Vintage Bertrice Small!!
8 Aug 2000
Format:Paperback
After I had read the last few books of Ms. Small, I have to admit I was a bit disappointed, but no more! Her newest book is one of the best that she has written in quite a while. The heroine Rhonwyn is a bit different from the usual females that she writes about, but that makes her all the more intereting. Bertrice Small is known for separating characters and then reuniting them but this time things go terribly wrong! I was actually angry that Rhonwyns husband commited such a despiciable act, but in the end it works wonderfully for the story. Long time readers know that Ms. Small loves placing her females in harems, yet this time the harem part of the story is quite short, and important to the conclusion of the story. I will say that this book is not very sensual, especially if you have read "Hellion" and "The Love Slave" but it is still spicy in some parts.I loved the fact that Wales was the setting for this story, and history comes alive with Ms. Small's skillful writing. This book is a bit reminiscent of "The Spitfire" in that just when you think you know how the story will end you are surprised and shocked at the way the book concludes.A definite must read,and it is wonderful to have Bertrice Small writing the style books that her fans have come to love her for!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Strong and Sassy Heroine
19 Mar 2003
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Rhonwyn, bastard daughter of the Prince of Wales opens this story as a five year old sheltering and caring for her three-year-old brother. Her mother lay dead from a miscarriage when the children's father shows up and Rhonwyn's indifference to her sire demonstrates her independence and strength of character. Not knowing what else to do with his children and not wanting to be inconvenienced, he brings them to the closet place, a border fortress manned entirely by men and leaves them. Rhonwyn grows up more of a lad than a lassie, the darling of the fort, excelling in swordplay and hunting. By the time her father returns, 10 years later, and politically motivated, he has betrothed his daughter to one of the king's men. To his horror, Rhonwyn is unrecognizable as a lady and he brings her to his sister, the lady abbess, to mold into some semblance of womanhood before bringing her to her new husband.
Rhonwyn's early upbringing without another female to guide her in any womanly pursuits or knowledge of marriage, romance etc. made this quite a different read. Her only guide to behavior was to do her duty with honor and loyalty. It was accompanying her husband on the crusades that she would began to fall in love with him. Then she was captured and thrust into the harem of a caliph who would be her guide in releasing the demons that had, up until then, blocked her passionate nature and she would be schooled in erotic love. Rescued, escaping and finding her way back to Great Britain, she would find that she had been declared dead, replaced by another, and entering a new battle to repair her heart.
I loved this fascinating and compelling story! From the very beginning, this book was very exciting with an interesting story and an absolutely fabulous heroine. The historical details were plentiful, the dialog fresh and sassy, the heroine gorgeous, secondary characters fascinating, and the sensuality sizzling - all in all a most perfect read!
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