Danegeld [Paperback]

Susan Squires (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Love Spell (May 1, 2009)
• ASIN: B002E58NZI
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,622,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars riveting historical romance, September 5, 2001

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Susan Grant (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Danegeld (Love Spell historical romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Days after finishing this book, it lingers in my thoughts. The characters seemed real, not the cardboard cutouts that I so frequently encounter. This means that they had their faults as well as their beautiful strengths, making them so very memorable.

I loved how I could smell, see, hear, taste and touch the era of so long ago. I lived the story right along with the protagonists, thanks to the vivid writing and knowledge of the author.

Whatever Ms Squires writes in the future, I will buy and devour, no question. She is one of the brightest, most talented new authors out there.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a wonderful book!, July 31, 2001

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Carolyn Woolston (Felton, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Danegeld (Love Spell historical romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Danegeld is a truly fine book, one I found myself unable to put down and thinking about long after I finished it. The setting comes alive with the author's use of authentic detail, and she manages to capture the "feel" of the Saxon era. The love story is genuinely moving, the action scenes gripping, and the story line in each and every chapter carries high interest. I haven't read a historical romance this good in a long, long time! Carolyn Woolston

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dark but exciting Dark Ages romance, July 22, 2001

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Danegeld (Love Spell historical romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

During the Dark Ages in Dunford, Britain, Britta earned a reputation as a healer though followers of the new religion felt she was a disciple of the devil. Everyone feared her that is except for the Saxon warrior leader Offa. Five years ago he learned about Britta’s prowess and raped her to gain her powers. No one came to her aid and Britta fled to Devil's Island, a place everyone is afraid to step foot on. When Britta needs supplies, she visits Dunford to offer healing services in exchange for them.

On a trip to the village, Offa forces Britta to heal his wounded men having just fought against Viking raiders. Included among the injured is Karn, the Viking leader. Offa tortures Karn to obtain information, but Britta manages to free and take him to her island. Both have suffered at the hands of Offa, but that is not why love has sprung up between the healer and the Viking.

This Dark Ages romance needs to carry a label: not to be read by the faint of heart. The story line is loaded with action and a deep depiction of the era including that of torture and cruelty that will give readers the shivers. DANEGELD is graphically well written with strong characterizations representing a period of violence between Saxons and Viking, and Christians and Pagans. Skillful scribe Susan Squires shows her ability to paint a very interesting saga worth reading by those who relish a crimson Beowulf....