Through a Dark Mist

Rating:
Summary: This book came highly recommended to me...
Review: And I highly recommend it to you!

Like the ever seemingly present "dark mist" throughout the book, the sexual tension and thrill of the mystery permeates throughtout the entire book. I was absorbed from the prologue of the book when we first find Lady Servanne de Briscourt jailed in a cold dank cell then rescued by "Lucien". Although the prologue ends bleakly, the excitement begins and the reader slowly finds out the family secrets and betrayals of the Wardieu family. Lady Servanne is captured by The Black Wolf of Lincolnwoods on her way to her marriage to Baron de Gournay. Although she is kidnapped for the purpose of ransom, it is more than mere money that drives the heart of the The Black Wolf... Along the way of his plans for revenge, his heart is captured by the innocent lure of Lady Servanne. Thus begins the "heaven and the hell" of The Wolf and Servanne. A story you will find totally engrossing and satisfying. You will not find one part of this book boring or slow, because there is a surprise at every twist and turn that puts thoroughly interesting spin on this tale of betrayal, revenge and love. (I could not help myself but peak ahead to see what was going to happen!)

Through A Dark Mist has the most spectacular climatic ending ever! As a matter of fact, it is the most action packed romance novel I've ever read! It's like Mission Impossible 2 meets Robyn Hood! And, TADM also has the most interesting and scene stealing secondary characters ever! Gil Golden with the grotesque scar in the shape of an N, Sparrow, the trip hopping dwarf and Alaric... the bishop, who really isn't. And I can't forget the most evil villain and villainess ever written in a romance novel- Etienne Wardieu the bastard son and Nicolaa de la Haye, who seriously makes me shudder!

I just didn't get enough of the hero and the heroine... their scenes together were so few! Although, the scenes where they were together were hot and passionate enough to make up for the lack of their presence together... Unfortunately, most of their time were spent separately, suffering away for each other... If I could change one thing about this book, I would hope that Lucien and Servanne have read more of them together, either spiting each other or loving each other...

Needless to say, this has been the most enjoyable romance novel I've read in a while and I would highly recommend this book!

Julianne

Rating:
Summary: This book came highly recommended to me...
Review: And I highly recommend it to you!

Like the ever seemingly present "dark mist" throughout the book, the sexual tension and thrill of the mystery permeates throughout the entire book. I was absorbed from the prologue of the book when we first find Lady Servanne de Briscourt jailed in a cold dank cell then rescued by "Lucien". Although the prologue ends bleakly, the excitement begins and the reader slowly finds out the family secrets and betrayals of the Wardieu family. Lady Servanne is captured by The Black Wolf of Lincolnwoods on her way to her marriage to Baron de Gournay. Although she is kidnapped for the purpose of ransom, it is more than mere money that drives the heart of the The Black Wolf... Along the way of his plans for revenge, his heart is captured by the innocent lure of Lady Servanne. Thus unravels the story of "heaven and the hell" of The Wolf and Servanne. A story you will find totally engrossing and satisfying. You will not find one part of this book boring or slow, because there is a surprise at every twist and turn that puts thoroughly interesting spin on this tale of betrayal, revenge and love. (I could not help myself but peak ahead to see what was going to happen!)

Through A Dark Mist has the most spectacular climatic ending ever! As a matter of fact, it is the most action packed romance novel I've ever read! It's like Mission Impossible 2 meets Robyn Hood! And, TADM also has the most interesting and scene stealing secondary characters ever! Gil Golden with the grotesque scar in the shape of an N...Sparrow, the tree hopping dwarf and Alaric... the bishop, who really isn't. And who can forget the most evil villain and villainess ever written in the history of romance novels? Etienne Wardieu, the bastard son, of Bloodmoorand Nicolaa de la Haye, who seriously makes me shudder!

I just didn't get enough of the hero and the heroine... their scenes together were not enough! Although, the scenes where they were together were hot and passionate enough to make up for the lack of their presence together... If I could change one thing about this book, I would hope that Lucien and Servanne have read more of them together, either spiting each other or loving each other... And make the book much much longer!

Needless to say, this has been the most enjoyable romance novel I've read in a while and I would highly recommend this book!

Julianne

Rating:
Summary: This book came highly recommended to me...
Review: And I highly recommend it to you!

Like the ever seemingly present "dark mist" throughout the book, the sexual tension and thrill of the mystery permeates throughtout the entire book. I was absorbed from the prologue of the book when we first find Lady Servanne de Briscourt jailed in a cold dank cell then rescued by "Lucien". Although the prologue ends bleakly, the excitement begins and the reader slowly finds out the family secrets and betrayals of the Wardieu family. Lady Servanne is captured by The Black Wolf of Lincolnwoods on her way to her marriage to Baron de Gournay. Although she is kidnapped for the purpose of ransom, it is more than mere money that drives the heart of the The Black Wolf... Along the way of his plans for revenge, his heart is captured by the innocent lure of Lady Servanne. Thus begins the "heaven and the hell" of The Wolf and Servanne. A story you will find totally engrossing and satisfying. You will not find one part of this book boring or slow, because there is a surprise at every twist and turn that puts thoroughly interesting spin on this tale of betrayal, revenge and love. (I could not help myself but peak ahead to see what was going to happen!)

Through A Dark Mist has the most spectacular climatic ending ever! As a matter of fact, it is the most action packed romance novel I've ever read! It's like Mission Impossible 2 meets Robyn Hood! And, TADM also has the most interesting and scene stealing secondary characters ever! Gil Golden with the grotesque scar in the shape of an N, Sparrow, the trip hopping dwarf and Alaric... the bishop, who really isn't. And I can't forget the most evil villain and villainess ever written in a romance novel- Etienne Wardieu the bastard son and Nicolaa de la Haye, who seriously makes me shudder!

I just didn't get enough of the hero and the heroine... their scenes together were so few! Although, the scenes where they were together were hot and passionate enough to make up for the lack of their presence together... Unfortunately, most of their time were spent separately, suffering away for each other... If I could change one thing about this book, I would hope that Lucien and Servanne have read more of them together, either spiting each other or loving each other...

Needless to say, this has been the most enjoyable romance novel I've read in a while and I would highly recommend this book!

Julianne

Rating:
Summary: Excellent!
Review: Excellent heart-touching tale. Deep characters, vivid scenery and action, amazing adventure, love and romance. It's all in here. I can't wait to read the next 2 books in the trilogy.

Rating:
Summary: A Medieval, Swashbuckling Romance-Filled Adventure!
Review: Filled with swashbuckling adventure, sweeping pageantry and the story of a passionate romance, Marsha Canham outdoes herself with this superb historical novel. Set against the dark forests and royal court of King John "Lackland's" England, Ms. Canham brings to life a unique version of the Robin Hood tale with this story of political intrigue, hatred, revenge and fated love.

Recently widowed, 18 year-old Lady Servanne de Briscourt has been bartered into her second marriage. Though she is beautiful and intelligent, her husband-to-be, King John's champion Lord Lucien Wardieu, Baron de Gournay of Bloodmore Keep, is more interested in the lands she will bring to her marriage than in the bride herself. In the large, dense forest known as Lincolnwoods, Lady Servanne and her armed escorts are ambushed on their journey to the up-coming nuptials by a band of outlaws armed with longbows. The outlaw leader, known as the Black Wolf, claims his name is Lucien Wardieu, the true Baron de Gournay - and that Lady Servanne is his hostage. The escorts are sent on their way, minus their weapons, to inform the pretender at Bloodmore Keep that his bride is being held captive.

This is one wild adventure! Family sins and throne-rocking secrets are exposed, royal power is unleashed, some pretty unsavory, depraved characters murder and threaten, love and passion sizzle, armored knights ride to battle and are thwarted by a band of merry and determined men and one woman. This novel has it all - from cliff-hanging escapades to steamy sensuality. The action doesn't stop until the last sentence on the last page. As usual Ms. Canham writes with elegance and flair. Her extraordinary characters just about leap off the page. This wonderful book is definitely a keeper!
JANA

Rating:
Summary: The Woman Just Writes a Great Story
Review: Great story; rich; 4 1/2 stars really. I am looking forward to reading The Last Arrow, about Lucien and Servanne's daughter. Truthfully, I intend at this point to read about every Canham book I can get my hands on. The woman writes a breathtakingly mature, dramatic, passionate novel, richly textured with great secondary characters who only enhance the experience.

Ms. Canham creates passionate couples without relying on sex to carry the entire story. And, Lordy, can she set a merciless tension level. The only reason I did not give this a 5 is because Ms Canham can write some female characters who truly start out as quite annoying...AND because I could have lived with a bit more romance\relationship development between our h\h. Not a big thing though

A word of warning regarding this story. It is a bit graphic in terms of physical violence\torture methods described (not quite so heavy as the Outlander Jack Randall\Jaime scenes but not light, either). No doubt historically accurate regarding punishments meted out in that time period but, nevertheless, not for the weak of heart...orrr...if it gets to be a bit too graphic, just skim over some of those descriptions. It will still be a great story. It's just not a real gentle story.

Rating:
Summary: pretty boring
Review: I LOVED this book and ordered the other two mentioned as part of a trilogy. This was my first Marsha Canham novel, but not my last. Her historical research is very good and accurate from accounts I have researched on my own. I had a hard time putting this one down until it was done. I very much like her writing style; she keeps the reader's interest from the very beginning. I highly recommend this book to anyone, but especially to those interested in English history during the 13th Century and for anyone who liked stories of Robin Hood.

Rating:
Summary: Robin of Locksley Move Over!!!
Review: I LOVED this book and ordered the other two mentioned as part of a trilogy. This was my first Marsha Canham novel, but not my last. Her historical research is very good and accurate from accounts I have researched on my own. I had a hard time putting this one down until it was done. I very much like her writing style; she keeps the reader's interest from the very beginning. I highly recommend this book to anyone, but especially to those interested in English history during the 13th Century and for anyone who liked stories of Robin Hood.

Rating:
Summary: Totally Enthralling
Review: I read Through a Dark Mist a while back, and it hooked me from page one. I could not put it down long enough to get anything done, and I finished it in one day. I have read just about all of Marsha Canham's stories, and you can't go wrong with her. She always guarantees a good plot, a steamy romance and good characters.

During the reign of the greedy King John, Lady Servanne de Briscourt is on her way to meet with her betrothed Lucien Wardieu when her party is attacked by the notorious Black Wolf and his gang of thieves. What follows is a wildly exciting story that just sucks you right into it from page one. Canham does an excellent job of balancing the story with the romance so that you don't feel you are being cheated out of either, and she gives good description of what it was like for the lower classes of England during the reign of King John and the injustices that took place.

I really can't recommend this book enough. If you like medeival romance, this is the book for you.

Rating:
Summary: SPELLBINDING!!
Review: I waited until I had all 3 books in the trilogy before starting to read them. I finished this book in record time. The dialogue, story and characters are so strong I felt I was there with them. When I finished I hit bottom like a puppet that had it's strings cut. Of course I can hardly wait to read about Eduard and so glad he is a ringer for his father Lucien. They are knights personified. Keep up these great stories Ms. Canham and I am forever be a true fan. I highly recommend everyone of your books.