Enemy of the King [Paperback]

Beth Trissel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 7, 2009

1780, South Carolina: While Loyalist Meriwether Steele recovers from illness in the stately home of her beloved guardian, Jeremiah Jordan, she senses the haunting presence of his late wife. When she learns that Jeremiah is a Patriot spy and shoots Captain Vaughan, the British officer sent to arrest him, she is caught up on a wild ride into Carolina back country, pursued both by the impassioned captain and the vindictive ghost. Will she remain loyal to her king and Tory twin brother or risk a traitor's death fighting for Jeremiah? If Captain Vaughan snatches her away, he won't give her a choice.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An amazing and vibrant look into the American Revolution...this sexy historical is a must read!" 

--Coffee Time Romance And More by Danielle

I love historical romances...and anymore when I think of a historical I think of Beth Trissel. This tale was wonderful....I felt I was in the pages. The author has a way of pulling you into the story. --You Gotta Read by Bella Wolfe

I thoroughly enjoyed Enemy of the King...the characters are memorable, the setting beautifully described...the action riveting & the romance tender...for anyone who loves a well crafted historical romance. --Long and Short Reviews by Poinsettia

Publisher's Weekly BHB Reader's Choice Best Books of 2009 

2010 Best Romance Novel List at Buzzle

From the Author

In writing Enemy of the King I spread beyond my Virginia home base and journeyed into the Carolinas at the height of the Revolution. Enemy of the King is my version of The Patriot with ghostly flavors of Daphne Dumaurier's Rebecca. Pleasant Grove, the home featured in Enemy of the King, was drawn from Drayton Hall, the oldest preserved plantation in America that's open to the public, located outside the city of Charleston, SC:  Part of the inspiration behind the story came from research into my early American and British ancestors who fought on both sides of that sweeping conflict. One direct forebear five generations removed from me, Sam Houston, uncle of the famous Sam, fought in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, NC and kept a diary used by historians today. 

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Product Details

• Paperback: 332 pages
• Publisher: The Wild Rose Press (April 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601544936
• ISBN-13: 978-1601544933
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,405,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Married to my high school sweetheart, I live on a farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia surrounded by my children, grandbabies, and assorted animals. An avid gardener, my love of herbs and heirloom plants figures into my work. The rich history of Virginia, the Native Americans and the people who journeyed here from far beyond her borders are at the heart of my inspiration. In addition to American settings, I also write historical and time travel romances set in the British Isles. Recently I branched out beyond historical and light paranormal romance with a nonfiction book about gardening and country life entitled Shenandoah Watercolors.

Beth Trissel, historical and light paranormal romance author

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Historical Novel March 16, 2010

By Reviewer"Lynn"

Format:Paperback

When during the Read an E-Book read, I came across Beth Trissels blog about E- readers. I always like to leave a comments when I visit a blog, I feel it's the neighborly thing to do. When I got a chance to choose a E-Book to read, I was not particular, just pick one and send. I love Historical Novels so I knew I would like whatever she sent. One of my favorite movies is "The Patriot" and when I received "Enemy Of The King" from her, she could not have made a better choice. Guess it was fate that led her to send this one particular book.
"Enemy Of The King" takes place during the American Revolutionary War, in North Carolina year 1780.The main characters of the book Meriwether Steele and her guardian Jeremiah Jordan capture the readers heart from the very beginning. Upon the death of her father Captain Steel, Meriwether becomes very ill and is placed under the care of Jeremiah. Eventually she begins to have feelings for this handsome widow. All though Jeremiah is quite older than Meri, he has know her since she was a young child. Only one problem she is now quite grown up and no longer a child. Can he remain on guard, true to his country and keep his feelings hidden in these troublesome times. When she learns that Jeremiah is not loyal to the king and is indeed a Patriot, she in turn trying to defend him she shoots and wounds one Captain Vaughn sent to arrest Jeremiah for treason. Now she is on the run with the Jeremiah and his band of soldiers.
This is one of the best historical novels that I have read in a long time. I connected with the characters from the beginning and played out the movie in my mind as I read. I always say if you cannot visualize in your mind what is going on throughout the plot of a story then the book is not interesting. The location of the story is well described, the action is great, the romance between Meriwether and Jeremiah is wonderful , add a touch of humor, and of course all the sadness and death that is a part of any war and you have a book that you will not be able to put down.
I have to admit that this is the first book I have read of Ms. Trissels but it will not be the last. If you are a reader of Historical Novels and you have not read any of Beth Trissels books yet then I highly recommend grabbing a copy of "Enemy Of The King" and I feel sure that will lead you to more of her books.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A book you don't want to miss! OUTSTANDING! September 8, 2009

By lastnerve

Format:Paperback

I love historical romances. They are one of my favorites and anymore when I think of a historical I think of Beth Trissel. She is an author who has proved herself over time. She is a beautiful storyteller. Ms. Trissel can take a story line and make it a work of art. And she did just that with Enemy of the King. This tale was so wonderful; it really was a magical read. As soon as I started reading I felt like I was in the pages. The author has a way of pulling you into the story; this is your story. I could see the characters and the images Ms. Trissel described as if I were there or watching a film on TV. It's a classic read for the ages and I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants to read a true fairy-tale. Thank you Beth Trissel for providing your readers with another amazing read! I cannot wait for your next release.

Rating: 5 Smacks
Heat: Spicy
Reviewer: Bella Wolfe
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Complex and well-written romance novel February 2, 2011

By Lisbeth Eng

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ENEMY OF THE KING is an excellent and intriguing read. All of the characters are depicted as multi-dimensional and complex, with a mix of positive and negative traits. I don't want to give away the plot, but will just say there are surprising twists, and the author deftly combines both joy and tragedy in this romance novel about the American Revolution. I appreciate that members of each side of the war (both Loyalists and Patriots) are shown in a range from "good" to "evil," unlike many romances in which characters or groups of characters are depicted as only "black or white".
Great work, Ms. Trissel!