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With over five million copies of her novels in print, New York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley has enchanted readers worldwide. Now she sweeps us back to an intensely romantic, tumultuous time in Scottish history. . . .
When Lynx de Warenne, Edward Plantagenet's most prized warrior, invaded Dumfries castle, he took possession of Jane Leslie's home--and soon wanted something more from the headstrong lass. Desperate for an heir, he proposed a handfasting: a Scottish custom whereby a man can lawfully take a woman into his bed, then, after a year and a day, the couple can either wed or part. Any child of that union is deemed legitimate. Jane had no choice but to surrender to the invader's knowing touch. . . .
Fearless on the battlefield, Lynx was afraid to love. But Jane slowly stole into his heart. And as the fires of war raged around them, amid treacherous foes and brilliant intrigues, who would have thought that two such unlikely partners would fall in love--or that their breathless passion for each other would outlast . . .
Virginia Henley is the author of fourteen romantic novels, including the New York Times bestsellers Seduced and Desired. Her work has been translated into ten languages. A recipient of the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award, she lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Ontario, Canada.
When Lynx de Warenne, Edward Plantagenet's most prized warrior, invaded Dumfries castle, he took possession of Jane Leslie's home--and soon wanted something more from the headstrong lass. Desperate for an heir, he proposed a handfasting: a Scottish custom whereby a man can lawfully take a woman into his bed, then, after a year and a day, the couple can either wed or part. Any child of that union is deemed legitimate. Jane had no choice but to surrender to the invader's knowing touch. . . .
Fearless on the battlefield, Lynx was afraid to love. But Jane slowly stole into his heart. And as the fires of war raged around them, amid treacherous foes and brilliant intrigues, who would have thought that two such unlikely partners would fall in love--or that their breathless passion for each other would outlast . . .
Virginia Henley is the author of fourteen romantic novels, including the New York Times bestsellers Seduced and Desired. Her work has been translated into ten languages. A recipient of the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award, she lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Ontario, Canada.
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I am thrilled that the paperback of A YEAR AND A DAY is everywhere you look and is doing so well. Bertrice Small said, "Virginia Henley writes the kind of book you simply can't stop reading. I was up till dawn devouring A YEAR AND A DAY." Chistina Skye said, "If you liked BRAVEHEART, you'll love A YEAR AND A DAY...No one sets fire to the page like Virginia Henley." Publishers Weekly said: "Steamy sex, memorable characters, bloody battles, nicely paced narrative." A couple of readers reviews said I used modern slang. "Cut to the chase" is an ancient hunting expression. In my previous book on Scotland, I used a lot of dialect and thick Scottish brogues which some readers found hard to read. This time, since both the hero and Robert Bruce were educated in England, I didn't use much dialect. I want to thank the readers for the success of this book. It is most gratifying!
I am thrilled that the paperback of A YEAR AND A DAY is everywhere you look and is doing so well. Bertrice Small said, "Virginia Henley writes the kind of book you simply can't stop reading. I was up till dawn devouring A YEAR AND A DAY." Chistina Skye said, "If you liked BRAVEHEART, you'll love A YEAR AND A DAY...No one sets fire to the page like Virginia Henley." Publishers Weekly said: "Steamy sex, memorable characters, bloody battles, nicely paced narrative." A couple of readers reviews said I used modern slang. "Cut to the chase" is an ancient hunting expression. In my previous book on Scotland, I used a lot of dialect and thick Scottish brogues which some readers found hard to read. This time, since both the hero and Robert Bruce were educated in England, I didn't use much dialect. I want to thank the readers for the success of this book. It is most gratifying!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I'm taking the time to review this book because I bought it based on the merits of the quotes plastered all over the cover of the paperback. I've never felt so cheated in my life. The characters were cliches who spoke 20th century dialog. Although the sex is described as "spicy," it was as crass as I've ever read outside bonafide pornography. I knew I was in trouble when the heroine turned out to be a red-haired Celt with "special powers," but I made myself finish the book. Even after the heroine dreams about an animal exciting her by licking her breasts. Even though the heroine was "empowered" and no one in the story seemed to realize what time period they inhabited. Even through the climactic breast-feeding scene (warning: no infant is involved). Right up until the end - which was the best part, not because it was good; just because it was finally over.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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As usual, Virgina Henley knows how to write hot historical romance (which is why I read her books). If I want to labor over archaic english, I'll read Shakespeare (which I have; I doubt any of those who complained that the language in this book is not archaic enough, haven't). Her characters speak with enough formality and "old" terms -- their words certainly aren't modern (which is extremely annoying) like some authors I have read. Virginia Henley's books are well researched, her characters well fleshed out and likable and her love scenes light up the pages. Another winner -- read it, you'll love it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Although opinions are the spice of life, and the important thing is to read, I beg to differ with the readers from Chicago and Los Angeles. I rather thought they missed the point of an historical romance. You shouldn't expect it to read like _A Thousand Acres_ by the Pulitzer prize winning Jane Smiley. -A Year and A Day_ is a sweet story, steeped in history, spiced in sexy scenes, with a pleasing rise and fall of action and adventure. It didn't bother me for the characters not to "speak" in that time period's history--what a horror that would have been, dear readers. What could be worse than Fanny by Erica Jong, written with capital letters and archaic dialogue, written that way deliberately!!! Not meant to be a lowly romance but a literary novel? It ended up so unreadable and distracting and irritating that it was egg on Jong's pretty face.
_A Year and a Day_ evoked an early time in Scotland, and I must say it's one of the sweetest love stories I've ever read. I'm saving Henly's book for granddaughter when she's a little older.
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Outstanding
I loved this book.
To be honest, I fell in love with Lynx de Warenne. He's sooo handsome!He longs to be a father.
The handfasting was a simple business to him... Read more
To be honest, I fell in love with Lynx de Warenne. He's sooo handsome!He longs to be a father.
The handfasting was a simple business to him... Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by Sandra Betina Reis
Don't Waste Your Money
I read all the really positives reviews and decided to give this book a whirl - what a mistake! The characters were badly drawn, the plot predictable, the sex uninspiring and the... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by J. Scholey
It is really good
I have read a lot of virgina books and i can say this one has two romances in one and there is alot of plots in there as well so that the story does not seem boring however if you... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2006 by Kayla Babs
Hot, Steamy and Sexy! - But there is more to this book!
This is a steamy book and maybe some would suggest it is more along the lines of soft porn, but then that really does depend on ones tastes. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2006 by M. M. Preston
A Hot Steamy Read! Wonderful!
I loved this book..what's with all these people complaining about the sex in this book...I started reading this book KNOWING there was going to be sex in it & was not at all... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 1999
TERRIBLE!
Why? Because the characters were shallow, one-dimensional, and had no chemistry. Besides, the way they "fall in love" is unbelievable. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 1999
A bit slow moving
The romance was lacking I feel she is trying to write books with more of an indepth story line rather than the usual banter between characters and romance.
Published on 18 Aug 1999
Wonderfully-told story
This is a well-told story of Edward (I) Plantagenet's fight for, conquest of and loss of Scotland. It follows English lord Lynx de Warenne as he fights for his king and also... Read more
Published on 4 July 1999
Loved the title, hated the book
I hesitated long and hard before finally giving this book a try. I had never much liked Virginia Henley's work before because it always seemed a step over the line into soft-core... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 1999
one of the best
well..... one of the best of ms henly collections. i do reading it again and again..... just love it
Published on 25 May 1999
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