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A Memory of Love |
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 A Memory of Love byBertrice Small Random House (Ballantine Books) 362 pages, 2000 ISBN 034543434X Reviewed by our UK Editor Rachel A. Hyde Bertrice Small, author of the celebrated Skye O’Malley series, needs no introduction to romance fans. A Memory of Love features her latest, feisty and resourceful heroine who has to cope in a man’s world – Rhonwyn uerch Llywelyn, the bastard daughter of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the Prince of Wales. Raised in a remote hill fort among men with her small brother, the only skills Rhonwyn has are those of fighting and hunting. She doesn’t know anything about the Christian religion; and she doesn’t even own a dress. But she has lived there since her mother died and her father brought her to be looked after by some of his loyal followers. The next time she sees him, she is to be wed to Edward de Beaulieu, but is more a lad than a lass! Her adventures are just beginning and include going on the Crusades with her reluctant husband and Prince Edward, getting captured by Rashid al Ahmet, the sensual Caliph of Cinnebar and more. There isn’t a dull page in this book and I was sorry to put it down. This is a masterly tale told by a storyteller at the peak of her powers. Sizzling with sex, adventures and a good period feel that underlies the novel but doesn’t swamp it, this is the way a good romance ought to be. I particularly liked the way Rhonwyn made the best of every situation and managed to come out on top or at least to enjoy herself. A book to lose yourself in. Highly entertaining. |
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