The Flower and the Sword [Import] [Paperback]

Jacqueline Navin (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 297 pages
• Publisher: Mills and Boon (2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0263831264
• ISBN-13: 978-0263831269
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hero's behavior is unheroic, April 29, 2000

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Anne M. Marble "Anne" (MD, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Flower And The Sword (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is another romance about a hero who feels betrayed and thus treats the heroine like dirt. Rogan believes (wrongly, of course) that the heroine plotted to have him thrown into the dungeon. He kidnaps her, berates her, belittles her, forces her to toil at many jobs...

Lily puts up with so much that I found her unbelievable. The Medieval era was not for wimps. She could have been more strongly drawn.

The less said about the too evil to be believed evil sister, the better. Why do the other characters never figure out that they have evil incarnate in their household?

This writer has potential. Overall, her writing style is smooth. Rogan is also more sympathetic than similar heroes from the 1980s. If only she would write stronger characters...

I gave this book a D- at All About Romance.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Read, May 10, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Flower And The Sword (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

I enjoyed Rogan and Lily's story. They were perfectly suited. Both characters were well-defined and created warmth and love between them. I found Rogan to be strong and although determined to make Lily pay for not believing in his innocence, he can't keep his feelings from responding to her sweet nature and her spunky responses to his punishment, turning it to her advantage. I loved the way he was protective of her despite the fact he felt she failed him when he needed her most. The children were an extra touch that endeared Lily even more with her caring. It was a good plot and the story kept you right on the spot and you hated for it to end. Rogan and Lily capturing their love that others sought to take from them gave a warm, fuzzy feeling while reading. It was such a nice feeling when they regained all that had been taken from them. I would highly recommend this story for ones who like the softer side in contrast to the brutal cruelty. I also recommend Samantha James' My Lord Conqueror. Both are delightful reads, especially for us squeamish readers who enjoy that warm-glowing feeling after a good read. They are among my favorites.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge a book by it's cover, April 8, 2005

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CP "Cathy" (Wyoming) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Flower And The Sword (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

I love this book! I have had it for a while, but have not read it. I thought the name and cover were cheesy, so I never even read the back. When I finally cracked it open, I did not want to put it down. I cannot wait to read all of Jacqueline Navin's books. This was an original in the romanace world of been there done that books. Heck for as cheap as it is, DO NOT PASS IT UP.