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by Virginia Henley (Author) "Submerged up to her breasts in the forest pool, the flame-haired girl shivered deliciously at the feel of the icy water on her skin ..." (more)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group (1 Jan 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0440222079
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440222071
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 41,234 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A historical romance involves Jane, an innocent but rebellious Scottish maiden, with a battle-weary English baron, Lynx de Warrenne, who looks to her to fulfill his desperate hope of having a child.

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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!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Hot Steamy Read! Wonderful!, 1 Sep 1999
By A Customer
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 suprised or offended by the sex scenes. This was my 1st Virginia Henley book and now I'm addicted. I'm reading Seduced now..I'm just on the 1st chapter so I can't commited on it yet. I hope it's as good as AYAAD! I'm addicted to Virginia Henley now! Good job Virginia!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully-told story, 4 Jul 1999
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This review is from: A Year and a Day (Hardcover)
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 befriends Robert Bruce, who is eventually crowned king of Scotland as Robert I. Lots of detail is provided about war campaigns, battles, treason and betrayal.

The story also includes a variety of passionate love scenes, including some that are playful, others that are just a bit crude, and still others that are loving and tender. I was extremely touched by the scenes in which Jane literally nurses her husband back to health after he is viciously attacked. I also enjoyed reading about Jane's special gift for communicating with animals and her brother's gift of second sight.

The story is humorous in spots, but it also contains quite graphic descriptions of the base deeds of many involved in the wars.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot, Steamy and Sexy! - But there is more to this book!, 11 Sep 2006
By M. M. Preston (Somerset, England) - See all my reviews
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. It does not lack its tender moments or does the book fail to fulfil the time in history in whcih it is set. Lynx and Jane are likeable characters and I found myself warming to them both. Robert the Bruce I felt at time did steal the limelight, but then he is one of history's most loved heros. I read one of Virginia Henley's first books and was very disppointed, but I decided to get her another chance with this one and I was not disappointed. Good read
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3.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2006 by Kayla Babs

1.0 out of 5 stars 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

3.0 out of 5 stars 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

1.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful cover but...
Some of Virginia Henley's books are wonderful, others are horrid. This one falls somewhere in between. I never felt connected with the main characters - Jane and Lynx. Read more
Published on 14 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!!
If you love history you will love this book. Virginia Henley has a gift for making characters in history come to life with real feelings, and desires, and hard ships making you... Read more
Published on 11 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars a must get!!!!!!!
I love this book. the story is so enchanting. This is one of my favorite book by viginia henley. i read almost all her books and this is the one i highly recommend!
Published on 8 May 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars I could hardly put the book down
I bought the Virginia Henley book as I have all of her other books, and again I am impressed with her writting. Read more
Published on 8 April 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Believe the Hype
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. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 1999

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