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Summary: A classic of Devereaux's has new life again
Review: Courtesy of The Best Reviews1988
Dougless Montgomery is on vacation in England with her boyfriend, to whom she hopes to be engaged soon. What was supposed to be a romantic getaway for two turns into the trip from hell when Robert brings his obnoxious, scheming daughter, Gloria, with them, and them abandons Dougless in a Church in Ashburton, without even her purse! This being the worst in a string of bad luck lasting her whole life, Dougless breaks down, sobbing her heart out on the tomb of an English Earl from the 16th century who was to have been executed for treason. 1564
Nicholas Stafford, Earl of Thornwyck, is sitting in his prison cell, writing a letter to his mother, three days before he is to be executed for treason. Suddenly, he hears a woman sobbing as though her life is over. Try as he might to ignore it, this woman's cries overwhelm him to the point he can think of nothing else. The next thing he knows, he is standing in a Church, in front of his own tomb and face to face with Dougless. Nicholas has come forward over 400 years in time, to solve a mystery. He had been wrongly accused of treason and needs to find out who his betrayer was. Dougless is in disbelief, thinking Nicholas is crazy when he tells her his tale. She was never one to turn her back on one in need though, so as she helps him find his way around, she comes to believe in the impossible, and finds herself falling in love with her own personal knight in shining armor. However, as Nicholas and Dougless fall deeper in love, fate beckons once again. Nicholas is taken back to his time to face his execution, nonetheless. Dougless can't give up hope though, in spite of their seeming failure to save him from death. Now the impossible happens once again, sending Dougless back in time herself, to try and prevent the chain of events leading to the execution from occurring. Shock of shocks though, Nicholas does not remember her and in fact, he despises her! Can Dougless convince Nicholas her story is true, in time to prevent his death? It is easy to see why Knight in Shining Armor remains a fan favorite of Ms. Devereaux's books. She takes a classic romance theme and alters it entirely, making it entirely her own. The plot flows seamlessly, capturing and carrying the reader along. She also weaves a lot of interesting trivia bits in, without detracting from the story, and gives a clearer picture of life in Elizabethan England. The characters grow dramatically throughout as well. Dougless starts out as a weakling who will do anything to make someone happy, but by the end of the story, she has come into her own. She overcomes her feelings of inferiority to become a woman full of quiet strength and confidence. Nicholas starts off as a scoundrel, a womanizer, and a philanderer. As the story moves along, he is seen for the noble man he is... one who puts honor and family above all else, even himself and his dreams. Whether enjoying this book for the first or the dozenth time, it is enchanting, guaranteed not to disappoint. It is a thoroughly engrossing read and one definitely not to be missed! --This text refers to the Hardcover edition
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Summary: One of my thee favorites!!!
Review: I read this book years ago, happed to be looking for other books (I read quite a lot of books) and saw the reviews and thought I'd add to them! Normally I'm a Harlequin reader, but this book was one of the most original and wonderful books I've read. I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: Actually..3 1/2 stars.......
Review: I loved "A Knight in Shining Armor"...What a romantic story...definitely not what one would label "fluffy". Can you imagine being so meant for someone that even the enormous obstacle of 4 centuries cannot stand in your way? Wow!! I would have gladly given this story 5 stars had the ending been different...however..the way this story was resolved left me so apalled and disappointed..I had to knock off 1 and 1/2 stars to make up for it...would I recommend this book? Yes...but be forewarned....it might not be exactly what you expect it to be.
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Summary: Perfect!
Review: I am usually not a huge fan of romance novels but this one changed my mind. A friend urged me to read it and I could not put it down. I was concerned about the time travel aspect being hokey but it really was wonderful. I must admit this is one of the all time best books I have ever read. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! It truly is perfect!
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Summary: Perfection
Review: I have owned this book for ten years and have read it 17 times. This book is the romantic/historian lovers dream come true. You will NOT be disappointed. Guaranteed.
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Summary: This book will touch you and leaving you wanting more!!!!
Review: I came upon Ms. Deveraux accidentally and "A Knight in Shining Armor" is by far one of the best romance novels anywhere. The time travel element allows you to enter this world of fiction fully while at the same time offers insight into how we can live in real-time and be a better person. The charectors are fully drawn out and the novel reads easily, full of detail and historical accuracies. You will find yourself aching to be held with Nicholas and live the adventures with Dougless. I recomend this book for anyone who is looking for a novel so full of life and love it will leave you crying (literally) for more. Definitly on my list of 100 books to read in this lifetime. Enjoy!!
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Summary: Deveraux books always get 5 stars!
Review: I have read every book written by Jude Deveraux...she is an exceptional weaver of romance, mystery, suspense and history! I have yet to read a book by Ms. Deveraux that I did not enjoy. I am continually looking for anything I may have missed to add to my collection. She rates 5 starts on this book and every other book I have read by her!
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Summary: Best Romance I Ever Read
Review: I have read a lot of romance novels - sometimes as many as four per week - but "A Knight in Shining Armor" was so perfect that I literally couldn't read another romance novel for quite some time afterward. Nothing could compare to the way the author wove the intricate threads and involved me so thoroughly in the story that I couldn't believe when it ended.
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Summary: This book is WONDERFUL!!!
Review: I have read several of Jude Deveraux's books, they have all been really great, but this book is by far the best. I have read many book in my life and A Kight in Shining Armor is one of only three that I have cried after. If you love a great love story then this book is for you. It is a must read story over and over again, with a box of tissues.
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Summary: My Goodness
Review: This book is quite possibly, positively, the best romance novel ever written period!
I was but a teenager when I first read it and I remember that this was the book that totally turned me onto romance novels. I remember it made me cry at the end and it still does...
Even reading it after many years, it still retains its liveliness, its freshness to my ears...
I can't help but be moved by the poignant ending...oh this is the very epitome of romance novels: love, heart ache, passion... Nicholas and Dougless are the best most well written characters ever...and well as for story: It made me cry like a baby!!!!
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