Heart of the Dove (Sonnet Books) [Mass Market Paperback]

Tracy Fobes (Author)

Book Description

Series: Sonnet Books | Publication Date: August 1, 1999

Brilliant new talent Tracy Fobes' first book, Touch Not the Cat, received overwhelming critical acclaim. "Ms. Fobes' debut is a stunning novel...clever, evocative, and magical," said Romantic Times. Her new book is as bewitching, a mesmerizing tale of magic -- and a love foretold centuries before....

Lucinda Drakewyck, one of a long line of Drakewyck witches, has foreseen her own death. Desperate for answers, she calls upon the magic in her cherished crystal dove, hoping for visions of the warrior whose love would first save her then destroy them both. When wounded Crimean cavalry officer Richard Clairmont walks into her secret forest glen, Lucinda recognizes him as her promised hero. Destiny has determined that only he can rescue her from a ghastly fate, and yet Lucinda fights the attraction between them, knowing if they love, both their lives are forfeit.

Richard Clairmont doesn't believe in love, magic, or even himself. A captain in Her Majesty's Eleventh Hussars, he charged into the mouth of Hell and returned scarred forever. But from the moment he meets Lucinda Drakewyck, sunshine enters his life, throwing light on the shadows in his heart and making him question the possibility of magic. Together, they must stand against a malevolent presence and test the true power of their love.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a Drakewyck witch and a Clairmont knave will awaken me from my lonely grave..." so chants the lovely enchantress Morgana Fey as a sleeping spell is placed upon her, and she's silenced for more than 200 years. Her tormentors, Edward Drakewyck and Henry Clairmont, are frightened enough to record Morgana's curse to warn their descendents.

Lucinda Drakewyck is the latest in a long unbroken line of Drakewyck witches. Lucinda recently has been receiving visions of a terrifying future. Determined to learn more, she calls on her powers to reveal her fate more clearly. A man appears to her, wounded in body and spirit. He is to be her salvation and her lover, but at a great price to them both.

When Richard Clairmont comes into her life, Lucinda knows he's the man she's been waiting for. But convincing the skeptical Richard takes some doing. Richard has no patience for Lucinda and her wild stories of family curses, 200-year-old witches and true love-all ideas that are equally implausible to him. However, Lucinda knows time is of the essence. Morgana, now reawakened, grows strong. When her powers reach their zenith, will it be too late even for true love to save them?

I'm a big fan of Ms. Fobes first novel, Touch Not the Cat, and I really enjoyed this one too! The hero and heroine are likeable and believable. And the villain, so often in novels portrayed as one-dimensional and purely evil, is done very well. While she's always a threat to ALL the other characters, Morgana herself comes across with many facets to her personality. I wouldn't have minded seeing more of her! A definite keeper on my supernatural shelf. -- Sue Burke, Old Book Barn Gazette

About the Author

Tracy Fobes is a talented new author whose first book, Touch Not the Cat, received widespread critical acclaim. Prior to publication, Touch Not the Cat won numerous writing awards, including the 1995 Silver Heart, the 1995 Lone Star Writing Competition, and an Honorable Mention for the 1995 Maggie Award. Tracy Fobes lives in Yardley, Pennsylvania, with her family, and would love to hear from her readers. You may write to her at P.O.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Pocket; 1ST edition (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067102468X
• ISBN-13: 978-0671024680
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 3.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,789,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb paranmoral historical romance, June 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Heart of the Dove (Sonnet Books) (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1593 the Vicar of Bedfordshire, Edward Drakewyck forces Morgana Fey to give up the magical dove she possesses. Assisted by Henry Clairmont, Edward places Morgana into an eternal sleep. However, before succumbing to the warlock's spell, Morgana glimpses into the future and based on that she places a curse on the ancestors of her two enemies. Edward leaves a note to his descendants warning them not to ever marry a Clairmont.

In 1856, Lucinda Drakewyck dabbles in magic over the objections of her beloved uncle. She begins to have visions of her future soul mate, a handsome person she dubs Lancelot. She also has nightmares about a soulless witch causing problems for herself and her beloved. When she meets Crimean War veteran, Richard Clairmont she recognizes him as Lancelot. When the duo touch the magical Dove at the same time, they release Morgana, who seeks vengeance on the Drakewycks and Clairmonts. As Richard and Lucinda fight for their lives, they fall in love, an emotion this couple cannot afford in light of the curse.

THE HEART OF THE DOVE is a magnificent otherworldly historical romance that will leave fans of both sub-genres fully elated and clamoring for more works by Tracy Fobes. The story line is filled with non-stop action and tension. The lead protagonists are a wonderful couple struggling with their growing love that cannot be consummated with the curse hanging over their heads. The malevolent Morgana makes magic seem real. Readers will want to peruse Ms. Fobes' other paranormal romance, TOUCH NOT THE CAT, after this terrific tale.

Harriet Klausner

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Encore!!, September 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Heart of the Dove (Sonnet Books) (Mass Market Paperback)

I gobbled up Tracy Fobes' first book TOUCH NOT THE CAT in three days. (That's fast for me). HEART OF THE DOVE was read just as quickly. I am in love with this writer's writing, and her style of paranormal/historical romances. Keep up the fine work. She's an auto-buy for me, and I'll be on the lookout for more authors who offer these types of stories! If you love light paranormal (not futuristic) in a historical setting (these are Regency), you'll love this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Trend for the New Millenium!!!!!!, June 16, 1999

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Leslie Tramposch "PNR Reviewer" (Moon Township, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heart of the Dove (Sonnet Books) (Mass Market Paperback)

Ms. Fobes has done it again! True to her first novel, "Touch Not the Cat", Tracy has created a heroine that is powerful, potentially dangerous, and sensual (as well as kind and loving). Her hero though troubled, is courageous enough to protect her, self confident enough to allow her to defend him. This book is Sleeping Beauty with a twist. The ending is more than satisfying, its a revelation that love can triumph over all. Amazing! It is my fondest wish that these type of characters will "catch on" as we move into the next century.