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1126. Heulwen, daughter of Welsh Marcher baron Guyon FitzMiles, has grown up with her father's ward, Adam de Lacey. There has always been a spark between them, but when Heulwen marries elsewhere, to Ralf le Chevalier, a devastated Adam absents himself on various diplomatic missions for King Henry I. When Ralf is killed in a skirmish, Heulwen's father considers a new marriage for her with his neighbour's son, Warrin de Mortimer. Adam, recently returned to England, has good reason to loathe Warrin and is determined not to lose Heulwen a second time. But Heulwen is torn between her duty to her father and the pull of her heart. Adam is no longer the awkward boy she remembers, but a man who stirs every fibre of her being - which places them both in great danger, because Warrin de Mortimer is not a man to be crossed and the future of a country is at stake ...
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Elizabeth Chadwick lives near Nottingham with her husband, two sons and assorted animals including cats, dog and guinea pigs. She is the author of 18 historical novels, four of which have been shortlisted for awards.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The set of three that this book is number two of are among my favourite EC novels. To really get the feel for this family, you need to read them in order. The Wild hunt is first, The Running vixen and then The Leopard unleashed is last.
The Heroine in this case is Heulwen,the illegitimate daughter and firstborn of Guyon FitzMiles from The Wild Hunt. She grows up in his castle alongside Adam deLacey who Guyon is given Wardship of and as children are playmates and very much partners in crime. Although close in age, Heulwen matured and married young but realised her feelings for Adam too late and due to her Husbands constant infidelity had a miserable marriage. Adam having always loved Heulwen, never married.
Now at 25, widowed and back living at her father's home, Heulwen and Adam are thrown back together and have to struggle to find an even keel in their relationship, Heulwen still trying to convince herself she only has a brotherly affection for Adam and Adam trying to convince her to marry him as opposed to Warrin Mortimer.
To say more would ruin the story, it's not that long afterall, but whilst not having the rambling depths of plot like some of EC's other novels the three together are very entertaining reads, covering roughly thirty years in English history, from the reign of William Rufus, Henry I and the civil war between Stephen and Mathilda. The characters are strongly portrayed and it's very easy to get drawn in to their lives and swept along.
I have them from the original print run copies and they are very much loved, dog eared read and re-read books.
If I ever get a Kindle I will download to that too, can't recommend highly enough.
The Heroine in this case is Heulwen,the illegitimate daughter and firstborn of Guyon FitzMiles from The Wild Hunt. She grows up in his castle alongside Adam deLacey who Guyon is given Wardship of and as children are playmates and very much partners in crime. Although close in age, Heulwen matured and married young but realised her feelings for Adam too late and due to her Husbands constant infidelity had a miserable marriage. Adam having always loved Heulwen, never married.
Now at 25, widowed and back living at her father's home, Heulwen and Adam are thrown back together and have to struggle to find an even keel in their relationship, Heulwen still trying to convince herself she only has a brotherly affection for Adam and Adam trying to convince her to marry him as opposed to Warrin Mortimer.
To say more would ruin the story, it's not that long afterall, but whilst not having the rambling depths of plot like some of EC's other novels the three together are very entertaining reads, covering roughly thirty years in English history, from the reign of William Rufus, Henry I and the civil war between Stephen and Mathilda. The characters are strongly portrayed and it's very easy to get drawn in to their lives and swept along.
I have them from the original print run copies and they are very much loved, dog eared read and re-read books.
If I ever get a Kindle I will download to that too, can't recommend highly enough.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found Elizabeth Chadwick "by accident" when I'd finished an Amy Tan whilst holidaying in Croatia a couple of years ago - Shadows & Strongholds looked to be about the least dreadful offering on the bookshelf provided by my tour operator (Saga) but I didnt hold out a lot of hope for it.... I was SO wrong! A real page-turner, it re-kindled my teenage love of the historical novel and I went on to read eleven further novels by EC. So I can honestly say I know her work, and I must say her style, content, narrative and research have got better and better throughout her writing years. The Running Vixen has been re-published recently, but it was written in the early 1990's and as such, it is less well-rounded and "finished" than later work. She doesn't always explain the relationships, the family structures, the political backstories of her characters, and a reader new to the period (her writing covers the periods 1066 - 1230 roughly) will be struggling. Her later work (my favourites are Daughters of The Grail, The Conquest and The Love Knot) are far more focused on the politics in the larger world into which she expertly and most engagingly weaves the stories of love, jealousy, revenge etc of the men and women who occupy the stories. She has a way of making me, at least, feel as if (absurdly!) she actually lived in the times she writes about, because she is so detailed in her descriptions of everyday life - food, clothing, weaponry, occupations, markets, music, buildings, horses etc- she really does make the reader feel present in the time, you can almost smell it!
So, whilst this is not EC's best work, more of a bodice-ripper than the later stuff, nevertheless for her fans, this is a worthwhile read - but I'd recommend new readers begin with something later.
So, whilst this is not EC's best work, more of a bodice-ripper than the later stuff, nevertheless for her fans, this is a worthwhile read - but I'd recommend new readers begin with something later.
Format:Paperback
i couldnt put this down! a great story about 2 people who should have been together getting a second chance. but enemies are determined to ruin this chance and take heulwen as his own wife. great read and great world to inhibit for a while!
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A Great Read!
All Elizabeth Chadwick's books are good to read and this one is no exception. My friend and I always buy off Amazon, if we can, to enjoy great bargains. Read more
Published 13 months ago by catlover1
Fantastic!
Once again Elizabeth Chadwick does not fail to impress, as the sequal to The Wild Hunt keeps the readers eyes glued to the book. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Alana The Geek :)
A must read!
This is the second book in the trilogy (incl the wild hunt & the leopard unleashed). After reading the first I had to carry on with this book and I wasn't disappointed! Read more
Published 15 months ago by rachwxx
Another Great
Has this women written a bad book?
I dont think so
Loved it, cant wait for the next
I dont think so
Loved it, cant wait for the next
Published 23 months ago by miss E
One of Elizabeth Chadwick's earlier novels
This is a re-issue of one of Chadwick's earliest novels; therefore it is shorter and somewhat different to her more recent efforts. Read more
Published on 27 May 2010 by princesspeach
The Running Vixen
I have read lots of Elizabeth Chadwick books and really enjoyed them all, but this one leaves me cold, it would appear to have been written in the style of, but dashed off to keep... Read more
Published on 8 May 2010 by W. T. Battram
interesting
good book, enjoiable. It is less intriguing than other books the same authress has written, but I'm afraid I haven't read the book this is a sequel to, so it's partly my fault I'm... Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by annama
Running vixen
This book arrived quickly. Its in brand new condition. My family read it first and i get it last. But love these books, We have read then all.
Published on 17 Jan 2010 by D. A. Jones
A Really Good Read
Yet another really good read from Elizabeth Chadwick the story is so vibrant and a compulsive read from start to finish
Published on 15 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Carol A. Andrews
Fabulous books
Although I have given this book 5 stars, I haven't yet read it, but am sure it will warrant those marks , I have read 14 of her books, and thoroughly enjoyed them all. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Josephine Reynolds
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