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Joining (Hardcover)

by Johanna Lindsey (Author)
2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Hardcover: 377 pages
  • Publisher: Avon Books (T) (May 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0380975351
  • ISBN-13: 978-0380975358
  • Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.7 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,489,339 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Wulfric de Thorpe was betrothed at age 13 to six-year-old Milisant Crispin , daughter of his father's best friend--a "good" match for both families--but their first and only meeting was a disaster. They unwittingly injured each other when he was badly bitten by her falcon and Milisant received a broken ankle in the resulting chaos. Needless to say, the two have fiercely disliked each other ever since.

Now 25, Wulfric reluctantly arrives at Dunburh Castle to claim his bride. To his dismay, he finds that although Milisant is now 19 and stunningly beautiful, she is still a sharp-tongued, untamed tomboy who refuses to obey her beloved father, dresses in male clothing, is an expert archer and has a magic touch with animals of all sorts. Wulfric gloomily decides that his hope for a biddable lady wife is doomed. Just as pessimistic, Milisant fears that marriage to the handsome, powerful Wulfric will mean that "he would smother me, try to break me". Neither Milisant nor Wulfric want to wed, but the two can't bring themselves to refuse and disappoint their respective fathers.

Thrust into each other's company, a powerful attraction grows between them, despite their difficult past. But darker forces have political reasons for preventing the wedding, and will stop at nothing to succeed, including murdering Milisant. Will Wulfric be able to keep his new love alive long enough to marry her?

Peopled with complex and often colourful characters, set against the fascinating political background of King John's England and enriched with a healthy dose of intrigue, passion and conflict, Joining is another delightful novel from the prolific Lindsey. --Lois Faye Dyer --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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The betrothal between beautiful, headstrong Milisant Crispin and handsome Wulfic de Thorpe has been announced, joining together two of the most powerful families in England. The combined power of their arranged union will be great enough to rival even the king's - so ambitious King John Plantagenet will do anything to prevent the marriage. Milisant and Wulfric are equally unhappy as they are forced to marry for dynastic reasons - but in spite of the unromantic reasons for their alliance and the political manoeuvrings behind the scenes, a grand passion soon unites them. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A romantic tale of two opposites, 22 Oct 2002
By K. Newman "krazykmcd" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Joining (Paperback)
Milisant Crispin and Wulfric de Thorpe have been promised to each other since childhood. Their fathers are excellent friends, and are consolidating their friendship through the marriage of their eldest children. However, due to a mutually painful incident when they were children, neither Mili nor Wulf can stand the other. They have avoided each other ever since. It is now some years past the time when they should have been wed, and Wulf’s father has insisted that Wulf claim his reluctant bride. Milisant is wild and different, disdainful of her being born female and the constraints it imposes on her. She and Wulf discover they still have nothing in common. She is wary of his size and power, convinced because of the pain she endured in their first (and only) meeting that Wulf will physically dominate and even harm her. It leads her to be stubborn, aggressive and argumentative, stiff and unbending to any request. Which does little to endear herself to Wulf.

Unknown to all, a third, unrelated party also does not want the marriage, and has conspired with non other than King John to ensure that it does not come about. To do that, he must arrange for Milisant’s death, something that he does not hesitate to do…

I found the book very well researched, from the description of the clothing to the history of King’s Richard and John, and the gossip of the realm. The court intrigue, although occupying only a few pages, was well done and set the plot in motion. I liked that the ‘mystery’ of the book had nothing to do with the central characters themselves, too. The threat, although known in full to the reader, comes out of the blue to the characters themselves. The story develops well, is peopled with enjoyable characters and sufficient humour. I found especially touching where Milisant finally realises that Wulf would do anything NOT to see her hurt. The development of feelings – positive and negative – between these two is completely believable. I also like the approach taken with Mili, the feminist sub-plot which Lindsey has woven into the tale.

It is not a tale bursting with heat and passion (as Lindsey can do so well), rather more a discovery of feeling, and a fine tale firmly set in its period. Something a little different from my previous reading by this author, but also very enjoyable.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, 16 Jul 2001
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This review is from: Joining (Paperback)
JL is one of my favourite writers so when I got this book I couldn't wait to start it. Unfortunately I was dissapointed usually with JL's books I find the chemistry and attraction between the main characters to be sizzling but I couldn't find any between Wulfic and Milisant. it was not a bad book but compared to her others that I have read I found it to be lacking in the essential ingredient chemistry.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Pure escapism into a world of passion and intigue., 25 Nov 2000
By mgrabo812@aol.com (london, england) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Joining (Paperback)
Johanna Lindsey`s magic formula succeeds again to catapult you into a world where dynastic machinations and twists keep you enthralled and quessing throughout. Her strong characters, whose fates are cleverly woven together,never fail to seduce you,leaving you satisfied yet emotionally drained. By the time you put the book down you can`t wait for the next one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable tale set in King John's England
Johanna Lindsey is well known for writing Regency romances and that is what I assumed "Joining" would be. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2007 by Helen Hancox

3.0 out of 5 stars Joining
I fond this book a bit boring and it took me ages to read because i kept stopping and made myself read it. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2005 by stephpsycho

3.0 out of 5 stars Very similar to A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught's
I thought this book wasn't as good as Lindsey's earlier books. The characters were under developed. Read more
Published on 22 May 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars VERY DISAPPOINTING
I HAVE READ ALL OF JOHANNA'S BOOKS AND A BIG FAN BUT HER LAST COUPLE OF BOOKS ARE LACKING OF HER USUAL SPUNK. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars she's getting good again
i can see that most of the other reviewers were pretty disappointed with this book, but i actually enjoyed it. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars YAWN!!!!!!! It's ok, can't say it was bad or it was good
Johanna Lindsey's books are usually so exciting and well-planned. This plot is nice to think about, but it just took forever to the romancing! Read more
Published on 15 Aug 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Tiresome heroine alert
I wish I could strangle this woman personally. How many pages can be written about how peevish she is??? Read more
Published on 4 Aug 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Not her best work
It seems like I waited forever for this book to come out, and now that I read it, I wish she maybe had spent more time developing it. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Snoreville
Have you ever driven in your car for a long distance and when you finally reach the last couple of miles, you gun it to get home faster? Well, that's what I did with this book. Read more
Published on 31 Jul 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Could be much better
I have read all her books. I likes all her books from Captive Bride to Man of My Dream. All her newest books are so boring. Read more
Published on 28 Jul 1999

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