Gwyneth and the Thief [School & Library Binding]

Margaret Moore (Author)

Book Description

Series: Avon True Romance | Publication Date: July 2002

Gwyneth

With her hand in marriage and the security of her beloved Haverleigh at stake, Lady Gwyneth is desperate. So when she comes upon a young man who might be the solution to her predicament, she does not hesitate to act, though it means entering into a dangerous deceit and inviting a thief into her castle.

The Thief

All Gavin has known is a life of lawless poverty. Left for dead and taken in by a very young, very determined lady, he has little choice but to entertain her request. Posing as a squire, he begins to train the farmers and craftsmen of Haverleigh in the art of combat. In doing so, Gavin begins to know a far different life -- and to crave all it has to offer.

As Haverleigh is secured through their labor and collusion, sparks fly between Gwyneth and her thief. In a moment of rash indiscretion, a kiss nearly undoes them both. Love between a lady and a thief is unthinkable...unless the truth can remain hidden.

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About the Author

An award-winning author of over fifteen historical romance novels, Margaret began her career at the age of eight when she concocted stories featuring a lovely damsel and a handsome, misunderstood thief. She's had a soft spot for handsome, misunderstood rogues ever since.

Unknowingly pursuing her destiny, Margaret graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. She also demonstrated a facility for language by winningthe Winston Churchill Silver Medal for public speaking. She now utilizes this gift of the gab by giving workshops for various writing groups, including Romance Writers of America and the Canadian Authors Association.

A past president of Toronto Romance Writers, Margaret lives in Toronto with her husband, two teenagers and two cats.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: Turtleback Books (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613715047
• ISBN-13: 978-0613715041
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,418,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet Medieval romance perfect for teenage girls., July 2, 2002

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Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gwyneth and the Thief (Mass Market Paperback)

Gwyneth is just fifteen years old, but with her mother and brother dead, and her father ill, the responsibility of running her family's estate, Haverleigh, has fallen to her. Baron DeVilliers, who owns the neighboring estate, has made no secret of his wish to marry Gwyneth so that Haverleigh can be his. Gwyneth would do almost anything to avoid marrying such a despicable man. When she finds an unconscious thief in the woods, she decides that he is the answer to her problems. Gavin is not much older than her, but has lived his whole life in poverty. Gwyneth blackmails him into posing as a squire and training the men of Haverleigh to fight. Gavin reluctantly gives in to her plan. But neither Gwyneth nor Gavin expects the feelings of love that begin to grow between them. I highly recommend this Medieval romance to teenagers, and to anyone who enjoys a sweet love story.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An adorable romance!!, July 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Gwyneth and the Thief (Mass Market Paperback)

I was in [a local bookstore] and I came across this one, liked the cover and bought it!! In only two days I was finished with it!! It is one of the best Romance stories that I have ever read! One of my favorite excerpts is:
"I would have to be a fool not to know girls find me handsome. Since I am not a fool, I believe you do, too. Is that why you took pity on me, my young and pretty lady? Is that why you combed my hair and gave me your brother's clothes? What use have you for me here?"
Gwyneth blushed hotly as she answered him. "You are an insolent rascal!"
"Sometimes." Gavin smiled as he halted in front of her. "Don't you like rascals, my lady? Don't you find us....exciting?"
I thought that this book was adorable and had lovable characters and evil ones as well. Margaret Moore did a fantastic job and this book was well done.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best one so far, March 28, 2003

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"celes1" (Havre de Grace, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gwyneth and the Thief (Mass Market Paperback)

Lady Gwyneth's father is ill and she is left in charge of their estate but a neighboring Baron plots to take her estate from her and marry her as well. Gwyneth has no army to fend off an invasion but she comes across a young thief who she blackmails into training the townsmen to become soldiers. Will Gwyneth and the thief be able to get along for long enough to prevent the Baron from taking away everything she holds dear?

Gwyneth and the Thief is the best Avon True Romance I've read so far. The plot is exciting and the pacing of it is perfect. The two main characters are full of personality and are the type you really root for. I really liked many of the secondary characters as well. The ending was happy but managed to keep form being too unrealistic. I hope there are more books in the series as likeable as this one.