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Summary: Excellent conclusion to Plantagenet trilogy...
Review: This is the third book to the Plantagenet trilogy that started with THE FALCON AND THE FLOWER-book was centered around King John Plantagenet, the second book is called DRAGON AND THE JEWEL-wich is about King Henry III, King John's son. This book, THE MARRIAGE PRIZE, is about King Edward's rise to power. It is a true "fairy tale" in every sense. Rosamond Marshal is the royal ward of Simon and Eleanor de Montfort,(the main characters from THE DRAGON AND THE JEWEL). She is betrothed to Sir Rodger de Leyburn when she's 12, but when she turns 17 and Sir Rodger comes to collect his bride, she refuses to wed him. Eventually he shows her to love, and he falls madly in love with her. But England is about to erupt in civil war with none other than her protector since she was a child, Simon de Montfort and King Henry III. Sir Rodger is Prince Edward's steward, when war is right on the horizon, Rosamond and Rodger's love is in danger. What side will Rosamond take? Can thier love survive? This is a heartwrenching story of survival and sacrifice. Virginia Henley is true to her history. We get to see two sides of this story from two books. The second of the trilogy, Simon's side and then this, the third, the King's side. She also brings back the character Rikard de Burgh from the 1st book. This is a piece of history not to be missed. Henley is a wonderful and senual storyteller, she brings these people to life. None should miss any of these books. They are all keepers. =)
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Summary: 13th Century England, Civil War & A Great Romance!
Review: Virginia Henley brings 13th century England and King Henry III's court to life, with all its turmoil and strife, in this historical novel about Rosamond Marshall, heiress and ward of Eleanor Plantagenet and Rodger de Leyburn, powerful steward to Prince Edward, the heir to England's throne. Ms. Henley's impeccable research and vivid descriptions bring the reader into this medieval world of conflict, treachery, betrayal, pageantry and true love.Rosamond Marshall was only a child when she was betrothed to warrior knight de Leyburn. Orphaned at an early age, she grew up in the household of Eleanor Plantagenet and her beloved husband Simon de Montfort. Rosamond was considered to be a rare marriage prize because of her extraordinary beauty and wealth. Reluctant to marry, however, she longed for the love she had never known, but which surrounded her in the de Montforts' marriage. She did not want someone to take her to wife because of her wealth or physical attributes alone. De Leyburn, who had fallen in love with her, sought to woo her and change her mind. Set against the background of growing civil unrest and eventual civil war, Ms. Henley tells a story of passionate love and provides the reader with an clear and accurate glimpse into medieval history. Ms. Henley, an award-winning author, has written a winner with "The Marriage Prize," the last novel in her Plantagenet Trilogy, which began with "The Falcon And The Flower" and continued in "The Dragon And The Jewel."
JANA
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Summary: Wonderful Story!
Review: Virginia Henley has not lost her touch! Her characters were strong and the story was captivating. Well worth the price of the book!!
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